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University of the West of Scotland

Paisley, United Kingdom

Est. 1874 47112 students
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About University of the West of Scotland

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 merger of the University of Paisley with Bell College. It serves a diverse student community of around 16,000–20,000 learners from 70+ countries across multiple campuses in Paisley, Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire and a purpose-built London Campus in the Docklands. UWS offers a wide range of career-focused undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs through its academic schools, including business, computing and engineering, health and social care, science, and creative disciplines, with strong industry links, applied teaching and research, and extensive international and work-integrated learning opportunities designed to prepare graduates for global careers.

Academic Programs

Accounting
MSc

The Accounting at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months,...

12 months
Acute and Critical Care
Graduate Certificate

The Acute and Critical Care at University of the West of Scotland is a Graduate Certificate programme in Humanities...

12 months
Advanced Biomedical Science
MSc

The Advanced Biomedical Science at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12...

12 months
Advanced Computer Systems Development
MSc

The Advanced Computer Systems Development at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Computer...

12 months
Advanced Computing
MSc

The Advanced Computing at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months,...

12 months
Advanced Thin Film Technologies
MSc

The Advanced Thin Film Technologies at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Arts & Design over...

12 months
Advancing Practice
MSc

The Advancing Practice at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months,...

12 months
Applied Social Science
MSc

The Applied Social Science at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Social Sciences over 12...

12 months
Artist Teacher
MEd

The Artist Teacher at University of the West of Scotland is a MEd programme in Arts & Design over 24 months,...

24 months
Big Data
MSc

The Big Data at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered...

12 months
Biotechnology
MSc

The Biotechnology at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered...

12 months
Broadcast Journalism
MA

The Broadcast Journalism at University of the West of Scotland is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 12...

12 months
Careers Guidance and Development
Postgraduate Certificate

The Careers Guidance and Development at University of the West of Scotland is a Postgraduate Certificate programme...

24 months
Chemical Engineering
MSc

The Chemical Engineering at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Engineering over 12 months,...

12 months
Childhood Practice
Graduate Diploma

The Childhood Practice at University of the West of Scotland is a Graduate Diploma programme in Humanities over 24...

24 months
Civil Engineering
MSc

The Civil Engineering at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Engineering over 12 months,...

12 months
Coaching and Mentoring
Postgraduate Certificate

The Coaching and Mentoring at University of the West of Scotland is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in...

18 months
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
PgcertPgDip

The Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at University of the West of Scotland is a PgcertPgDip programme in Psychology...

12 months
Construction Management with Digital Engineering
MSc

The Construction Management with Digital Engineering at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in...

12 months
Contemporary Drug and Alcohol Studies
MSc

The Contemporary Drug and Alcohol Studies at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Humanities...

12 months
Creative Media Practice
MA

The Creative Media Practice at University of the West of Scotland is a MA programme in Communications & Media over...

12 months
Critical Youth and Community Studies
MSc

The Critical Youth and Community Studies at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Humanities over...

12 months
Cultural Diplomacy and International Events
MA

The Cultural Diplomacy and International Events at University of the West of Scotland is a MA programme in...

12 months
Cultural Diplomacy and International Music
MA

The Cultural Diplomacy and International Music at University of the West of Scotland is a MA programme in Arts &...

12 months
Cultural Diplomacy and International Sport
MA

The Cultural Diplomacy and International Sport at University of the West of Scotland is a MA programme in Humanities...

12 months
Digital Marketing
MSc

The Digital Marketing at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12...

12 months
Digital Marketing (London)
MSc

The Digital Marketing (London) at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Business & Management...

12 months
e-Health
MSc

The e-Health at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months,...

12 months
Engineering Management
MSc

The Engineering Management at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12...

12 months
Enhanced Educational Practice
MEd

The Enhanced Educational Practice at University of the West of Scotland is a MEd programme in Education, delivered...

1 year(s)
Filmmaking
MA

The Filmmaking at University of the West of Scotland is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered...

12 months
Finance and Accounting with CIMA
MSc

The Finance and Accounting with CIMA at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Business &...

12 months
Gerontology and Later Life Studies
MSc

The Gerontology and Later Life Studies at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Humanities over...

36 months
Global Primary Care Management
MSc

The Global Primary Care Management at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Business & Management...

12 months
Health Studies
MSc

The Health Studies at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12...

12 months
Health Studies (Family Health)
MSc

The Health Studies (Family Health) at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health...

36 months
Higher Education Practice
Postgraduate Certificate

The Higher Education Practice at University of the West of Scotland is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in...

12 months
Inclusive Education
MEd

The Inclusive Education at University of the West of Scotland is a MEd programme in Education over 36 months,...

36 months
Information and Network Security
MSc

The Information and Network Security at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Computer Science &...

36 months
Information Technology
MSc

The Information Technology at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 12...

12 months
International Events Management
MSc

The International Events Management at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Business &...

12 months
International Management
MSc

The International Management at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Business & Management over...

12 months
International Marketing Management
MSc

The International Marketing Management at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Business &...

12 months
International Project Management
MSc

The International Project Management at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Business &...

17 months
Internet of Things (IoT)
MSc

The Internet of Things (IoT) at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months,...

12 months
Leadership for Learning
MEd

The Leadership for Learning at University of the West of Scotland is a MEd programme in Humanities, delivered...

1 year(s)
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
MSc

The Logistics and Supply Chain Management at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Business &...

12 months
Logistics and Supply Chain Management (London)
MSc

The Logistics and Supply Chain Management (London) at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in...

12 months
Managing Respiratory Disorders
Postgraduate Certificate

The Managing Respiratory Disorders at University of the West of Scotland is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in...

12 months
Master of Business Administration
MBA

The Master of Business Administration at University of the West of Scotland is a MBA programme in Business &...

12 months
Master of Business Administration (Malaysia)
MBA

The Master of Business Administration (Malaysia) at University of the West of Scotland is a MBA programme in...

12 months
Masters in Public Administration
MPA

The Masters in Public Administration at University of the West of Scotland is a MPA programme in Humanities over 12...

12 months
Mechanical Engineering
Master

The Mechanical Engineering at University of the West of Scotland is a Master programme in Engineering over 12...

12 months
Mental Health and Education
MSc

The Mental Health and Education at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health...

Mental Health Practice
MSc

The Mental Health Practice at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences,...

Midwifery
MSc

The Midwifery at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Humanities over 36 months, delivered...

36 months
Mobile Web Development
MSc

The Mobile Web Development at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months,...

12 months
Music
MA

The Music at University of the West of Scotland is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered...

12 months
Neonatal Nursing
Graduate Certificate

The Neonatal Nursing at University of the West of Scotland is a Graduate Certificate programme in Medicine & Health...

12 months
Palliative Care
Graduate Certificate

The Palliative Care at University of the West of Scotland is a Graduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 12...

12 months

Stats & Info

  • Location Paisley, United Kingdom
  • Established 1874
  • Students 47112

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