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University of the West of Scotland offers a range of career-focused undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree opportunities across four academic schools.
We combine first-class teaching with modern research facilities, and our research-active teaching staff are dedicated to making a real difference to the world, developing innovative technologies and shaping our society.
Students graduate from UWS with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary for a successful career in their chosen field.
UWS’s undergraduate/Bachelor courses (BA, BAcc, BD, BEng, BSc) are career-focused, designed in partnership with business and industry. Students graduate with internationally recognised qualifications, ready to succeed in the job market.
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Are you planning to update your skills or looking for a new career direction? We offer a wide range of postgraduate/Masters (MA, MBA, MSc) and post-experience taught courses across academic schools designed to help develop your career.
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UWS offer a range of applied research programmes and degrees (MRes, MPhil, PhD) aligned to our academic schools’ and research institutes' areas of expertise. We also offer new doctorates for professionals (DBA, DProf).
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Would you like to spend your summer studying in Scotland? UWS's summer schools offer international students the opportunity to broaden their horizons, improve language skills and boost employability skills.
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To get the most out of your studies at UWS, it is essential that you have a good command of the English language. All international students must meet our English Language entry requirements.
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Some applicants need additional support to meet our English language requirements. The pre-sessional English language courses at UWS will help you to achieve the necessary skills to study in English.
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