UCAS code: U40
UWS is among the fastest growing institutions, offering modern, job market relevant degree courses to a wide demographic of students through different learning platforms. The Students' Association is on campus to support, enable and represent all students. It also offers the ultimate recreational and safe spaces in our campuses in Ayr, Hamilton and Paisley.
Source: Students' Association of the University of the West of Scotland
Source: Students' Association of the University of the West of Scotland
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We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.
Number of students
20,110students attended last year
Undergraduate / Postgraduate
70%of students are undergrads
Full-time / Part-time
10%of students are part-time
Male / Female
33%of students are male
Young / Mature
56%of students aged over 21
UK / Non-UK
6%of students here are from outside the UK
What students say about this university
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