Fast track applications for UWS students
At UWS, your journey doesn’t end with graduation! Build on your undergraduate achievements, and open doors to new opportunities with our wide range of postgraduate programmes.
Choose from part-time, full-time, and online study options, designed to fit around your busy life. With intakes in January, May, and September, you can start when it suits you best.
As a current student, you can apply for postgraduate study via our Fast Track application, making the process even easier.
Open Evenings 2026
Join us at a Postgraduate Open Evening held at our Paisley and Lanarkshire Campuses.
Whether you’re an existing student looking to progress your studies, or you’re completely new to UWS, this event is the perfect chance to learn more about how postgraduate study can shape your future.
19 March, 3-6pm, Lanarkshire Campus
Find out more and register - Lanarkshire Campus Open Evening
21 May, 5-7pm, Paisley Campus
Find out more and register - Paisley Campus Open Evening
Online Information Sessions
Online Information Session are a chance for those who can't attend an Open Day or want another chance to learn more about our postgraduate programmes and find out why UWS is the right place for you!
Available from 17 February throughout 2026
20% Alumni Discount
As a UWS graduate, you benefit from a 20% tuition fee discount when applying for full-time Masters and Research degrees.
Find out more about Alumni DiscountCourse Search
Find your course of interest from our career-focused undergraduate, postgraduate (taught) and post-experience options.
Masters in Professional Practice (MProf)
This innovative programme is designed to meet the evolving needs of professionals. It offers personalised, accelerated, and impactful development that integrates with existing commitments across a wide range of fields and sectors.
The MProf empowers you to craft a bespoke postgraduate programme tailored to your unique professional and personal development goals. You'll have the flexibility to select modules from across UWS's extensive portfolio, allowing you to focus on areas most relevant to your own aspirations and interests.
The programme can be studied online or at any of our campuses, and takes one and a half years full-time or two to three years part-time to complete.
Hear from our students
Melissa studies on our MSc Criminology & Criminal Justice programme at Paisley campus.
I chose UWS because it’s a close-knit community. My lecturers know me by name, so it feels more like a friendship.”
Melissa, MSc Criminology & Criminal Justice student
Hear from Melissa
Further resources
Explore our resources around postgraduate study at UWS
How else can we support?
Our friendly team are here to support you with any questions you might need answered. We also have a number of students who can give first-hand experience of what it is like to study at UWS.
Register your interest in a Postgraduate course
Alternatively you can contact us by email: ask@uws.ac.uk.
