
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.
Join our Postgraduate Information Sessions
Our upcoming Postgraduate Open Days, Open Evening and Online Information Sessions are your chance to explore our wide range of postgraduate diploma and master's courses, meet our academics, tour our state-of-the-art facilities, and get all your questions answered.
Upcoming Postgraduate Information Sessions20% 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 DiscountBeyond Graduation: Postgraduate Study to Boost your Career
Online event, 5 June, 6pm
Interested in Postgraduate Study? Come along to our online session to find out more about postgraduate study options and how you can continue your journey at UWS!
This session will introduce you to the different options available for further study, advice on applying and funding, and demonstrate the benefits of postgraduate study for advancing your career.
Course 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
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 or phone: 0800 027 1000 (UK) / +44 (0) 141 849 4101 (out-with UK).