Follow your Passion in the Creative Industries
UWS offer an exciting range of creative industry programmes delivered at the University’s award- winning Ayr Campus and other world-class venues.
Enjoy access to some of the sector’s most impressive broadcasting, performance, and production facilities to help them gain the skills needed to meet the demands of the creative and cultural industries.
Our academic staff have wide-ranging experience of professional practice across screen, broadcast, journalism, music performance and the visual arts. While our links with industry ensure our students enjoy hands-on experience in their chosen field.
UWS Creative Industries programmes
With state-of-the-art facilities, industry input, practical experience and professional recognition, UWS Creative Industries programmes are designed to equip you with the skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Open Days & Events
Discover UWS at an Open Day or information session.
Our Undergraduate events are perfect chance to get to know more about the student experience and what it is like to study at UWS.
We host a range of events throughout the year, both on campus and online.
National Student Survey Results
100% of TV, Radio and Podcast Production students were satisfied overall with the course.
96% of Commercial Music students were satisfied with the teaching on this course.
98% of Filmmaking & Screen Writing students were satisfied with the academic support they received.
96% of Performance students were satisfied with student voice on this course.
95% of Graphic Arts and Moving Image students were satisfied with the teaching on this course.
We're proud to celebrate excellent National Student Survey (NSS) results for a number of our Creative Industries programmes in 2026. These results reflect our students' positive experiences and the dedicated support they receive.
As we look ahead, we're committed to building on this success and helping future students like you thrive.
Daniella FOUND HER PLACE AT UWS – FIND YOURS!
It’s one of the best courses to get hands-on experience in a live studio. It shows the industry that you know how to work a live studio and you’ve got those on-air miles. You are simply just learning how to be on air.
Daniella, TV, Radio & Podcast Production
Open Goal Podcast Experience
Two of our students recently had the chance to experience a recording of the famous Open Goal podcast. Lee Christie and Leon McNiven also had the chance to quiz hosts Andy Halliday and Paul Slane (Slaney) on some of the big issues in Scottish football. Watch a behind the scenes video of their visit or read Lee’s blog where he shares his experience of the day!
Eve found her place at UWS – Find Yours!
The staff at UWS are compassionate individuals whose entire ambition is to help you succeed.”
Eve, BA (Hons) TV, Radio & Podcast Production at UWS
UWS Facilities for Creative Industries
- Professional cameras & sound equipment
- A performance suite
- Three-camera TV studios
- Well-equipped radio and podcasting studios
- Music rehearsal rooms
- State of the art recording studios
- A digital media suite
- The UWS student radio station
- Dedicated cinema
Real-life experience and world ready graduates
Our hands-on programmes reflect current industry best standards, and the Creative Media Academy works in partnership with Film City Glasgow, Screen Scotland and the BBC amongst others to deliver opportunities for our students.
This real-life experience provides the perfect springboards to launch your career in the dynamic media and creative industries. National broadcasters, such as the BBC, and a range of national and international media companies have employed UWS graduates and our students regularly win BAFTA, RTS and music industry awards.
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Find your course of interest from our career-focused undergraduate, postgraduate (taught) and post-experience options.
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