College To Uni
UWS crowned Higher Educational Institution of the Year 2022 (The Herald Higher Education Awards)
Find out moreMaking the move from College to UWS
As one of Scotland's most inclusive univerisites, we’re proud to welcome over a thousand students from colleges in Scotland each year to our courses and have excellent support facilities for those joining us (articulating) from college.
On this page you will find more information about study options which are open to articulating students from college, details of our Associate Student Scheme (exclusively for articulating college students), and details of our dedicated College Team who are here to answer all your questions and help you make the move from college to university study.
What is articulation?
Articulation is when students who are studying on an HNC or HND course at college progress into year 2 or year 3 of an undergraduate degree at UWS. Over 90% of UWS undergraduate degree courses have these advanced entry points, so you can take your college qualifications to the next level.
We work closely with our partner colleges across Scotland to ensure there are suitable articulation routes into our degree programmes, creating seamless progression routes for all students.
What can i study?
UWS has an extensive partnership network with colleges across Scotland and over 90% of our courses at UWS have possible advanced entry points for college students with HNCs and HNDs. Full information on these routes can be found under entry requirements on each course page. The UWS College to Uni Guide 2022 provides a wealth of information for college students wanting to take their studies further at one of Scotland's most inclusive universities.
UWS College to Uni Guide 2022 (pdf)Course Search
Find your course of interest from our career-focused undergraduate, postgraduate (taught) and post-experience options.
UWS Associate Student Scheme
Our Associate Student Scheme is designed for students who are studying an HNC or HND qualification and plan to articulate into an undergraduate degree course of study at UWS. It is designed to help you become familiar with the university, and ensure you are fully prepared for your transition from college to UWS.
Benefits for Associate Students include:
- Access information and guidance on moving on to degree studies at UWS
- Workshops and College to Uni information sessions to help prepare you for university life and transitioning to UWS
- Opportunity to join our student societies and take part in social activities with your future classmates (you can view a full list of societies on the Student Union website and sports clubs/teams on the Team UWS webpage)
- Access to closed Facebook groups with other Associate Students from our partner colleges across Scotland, where you can share information and advice on moving from college to university
- Use of all UWS library study spaces at each of our campuses, including group workstations and quiet study, and access to all print resources including books and journals for reference whilst working within the library
- FREE access to all UWS sporting facilities, including gym use on each of our campuses
- Access to our Student Unions on each campus, including events and activities, as well as our bar and club nights
- Opportunity to take part in Associate Student Early Offer initiative (T&Cs apply)
Sign up to our Associate Student Scheme below:
college team
We have a dedicated team who are here to help you should you have any questions about transitioning from college to university.
If you would like to request a 1-2-1 advice session, please fill in our google form and a member of the team will be in touch to arrange this for you.
Alternatively, you can email us at collegeteam@uws.ac.uk
College Recruitment Team
Alison Hillis - Recruitment Senior Team Leader
Kayleigh McArthur - Student Recruitment Coordinator
Lisa Craig - Student Recruitment Coordinator
college visits & events
Our College Team will be visiting colleges across Scotland throughout the year where we will be available to discuss study opportunities at UWS, support available for college students and answer any questions you might have from applying to life as a student at UWS.
We will also be holding events on our UWS campuses dedicated to supporting college students, details will be published below when available.
2022/23 College Visits:
- Dumfries & Galloway College - 21st September 2022, 11am - 1pm
- New College Lanarkshire (Cumbernauld) - 4th October 2022, 12pm - 2.30pm
- New College Lanarkshire (Coatbridge) - 5th October 2022, 12pm- 2.30pm
- New College Lanarkshire (Motherwell) - 6th October 2022, 12pm - 2.30pm
- Glasgow Kelvin College (Online event) - 6th October 2022, 12pm - 1pm
- City of Glasgow College, University Info Day - 11th October 2022, 10am - 2pm
- Glasgow Kelvin College (Springburn) - 13th October 2022, 10.30am - 1pm
- Forth Valley College(Falkirk), University Info Day - 18th October 2022, 10am - 2pm
- Forth Valley College(Stirling), University Info Day - 19th October 2022, 10am-2pm
- Ayrshire College, Careers Week - 7th - 9th November 2022
- Fife College (Dunfermline) - 8th November 2022, 10am - 2pm
- Fife College (Glenrothes) - 9th November 2022, 10am - 2pm
- Fife College (Kirkcaldy) - 10th November 2022, 10am - 2pm
Find Your Place at UWS. Clearing Now Open!
With career-focused courses, fantastic campus locations and facilities, outstanding support and a vibrant student community, you’ll be sure to find your place at UWS. And with places still available for September 2022 entry, explore your options below or get in touch now: ask@uws.ac.uk | 0800 027 1000
Undergraduate Open Days 2022
Sign up now for one of our upcoming Undergraduate Open Days to meet our friendly staff and students, discover our fantastic range of degree programmes, and explore our stunning campuses.
Come find your place at UWS, proudly named Higher Educational Institution of the Year in The Herald Higher Education Awards 2022.
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Last updated: 30/08/2022