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University of the West of Scotland
Overview
University of the West of Scotland information
About University of the West of Scotland
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: University of the West of Scotland
Tuition fees at University of the West of Scotland
- First year tuition fees for UK students range from £1,820 to £9,535 with the most common fee for a course being £9,250.
- International students pay between £14,500 and £18,000 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £15,500.
Job prospects
•Undergraduate
£25.2k
Average graduate salary89%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
83%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from University of the West of Scotland
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from University of the West of Scotland
University of the West of Scotland open days
Are you thinking of applying to this university?
Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.
Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.
Courses
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Here are University of the West of Scotland's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points
108 UCAS points108 UCAS pointsUniversity of the West of Scotland student reviews
Showing 29 reviews
1st year student
2 years ago
I haven't been to the union yet but from what I've seen it seems good but we still need more events and activities for Ayr campus.
1st year student
2 years ago
There are some good opportunities, but it would be nice if we had more activities to do available to us.
1st year student
2 years ago
The financial support is helpful enough for students considering the fees are all paid for and there is a possibility for extra money which depends on your household income.
1st year student
2 years ago
The support is good enough we usually get things resolved quite quickly.
1st year student
2 years ago
Most of the computers work well. The library is easy to access. The classes have enough space. The equipment we need is available to us most of the time.
1st year student
2 years ago
We have enough time to complete Assessment and tasks. A lot of group work which makes it easier to get things done rather than working alone. The lecturers are nice and approachable. The course is interesting and we learn a lot.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of the West of Scotland
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
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Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
84%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
92%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
med
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
med
Organisation and management
74%
med
Organisation and management
74%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
77%
med
How well organised is your course?
70%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
72%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
88%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
81%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
76%
low
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
79%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
81%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
75%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
70%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
77%
low
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
72%
low
Discussions
Discussions
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