Program Overview
The Quality Management (International) at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 17 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Quality Management (International) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 17 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Paisley, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Quality Management (International) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Operations and Project Management
- Interpersonal Skills and Change Management (10 point module)
- Research Design and Methods (10 point module) plus one from:
- Service Quality or
- Reliability and Experimental Design for Industry
- Formation Générale
- Management de projet
- Qualité Logiciel
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must normally possess the equivalent of a Postgraduate Certificate in Project Management. Students with a degree, or an equivalent qualification or a lesser appropriate qualification, plus equivalent experience gained in industry are encouraged to apply for the MSc Project Management and transfer to the International programme after the Postgraduate Certificate. This does not prolong the duration of studies.
Applicants must also have at least a SQA Higher, or equivalent, in French. Further language support will be provided throughout the programme.
The course is available to EU and overseas students (full-time only). Overseas students must meet UWS English Language requirements.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of the West of Scotland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of the West of Scotland
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley, United Kingdom
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is a large, modern public university in south-western Scotland and London, UK, tracing its roots back to 1897 and taking its current name in 2007 after the...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 17 months