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University of West London

(3.8)
86 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2026 ranking
41
70
64
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Overview

University of West London information

Level of study
Undergraduate76%Postgraduate24%
Mode of study
Full-time96%Part-time4%
Gender ratio
Female54%Male45%Other1%
Where students come from
International15%UK85%
Number of students
18,410
Source: HESA

About University of West London

UCAS code: W05

UWL's career-focused courses and industry-led teaching makes us a great choice to set you up for success in your future career - that's why we're called the Career University. Our campus is designed for great student experience within a vibrant local community, and you can benefit from everything the capital has to offer, only a few stops on the Tube from central London.

Source: University of West London

Tuition fees at University of West London

  • First year tuition fees for UK students are £9,535 for all courses.
  • International students pay £16,250 in the first year for all courses.

Job prospects

Undergraduate

£24.1k

Average graduate salary

82%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

87%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from University of West London

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from University of West London

University of West London open days

Join us at our next open day and see how we can help build your career. Please visit our website for upcoming dates.

If you can’t make one of our open days, we run regular campus tours to allow you to get a feel for the University. Visit our What’s On page on our website to book a campus tour.

Source: University of West London

Courses

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Here are University of West London's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

120 UCAS points
Mathematics and Statistics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main site - West London

120 UCAS points
Data Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main site - West London

120-128 UCAS points
Musical Theatre

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main site - West London

120 UCAS points
Civil Engineering with Industrial Placement

BEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main site - West London

120 UCAS points
Civil Engineering

MEng 4 Years full-time 2026

Main site - West London

120-128 UCAS points
Acting for Stage and Screen

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main site - West London

120-128 UCAS points
Contemporary Theatre and Performance (Applied Acting and Devising)

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main site - West London

120 UCAS points
Civil Engineering

BEng (Hon) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main site - West London

120 UCAS points
Artificial Intelligence

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main site - West London

120 UCAS points
Aviation Management with Commercial Pilot Licence

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main site - West London

120 UCAS points
Mathematics and Computing

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main site - West London

112 UCAS points
Acoustics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main site - West London

112 UCAS points
Acoustics with Industrial Placement

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main site - West London

112-120 UCAS points
Business Computing

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main site - West London

112-128 UCAS points
Music Technology

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main site - West London

112 UCAS points
Human Genetics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main site - West London

112-120 UCAS points
Sound Engineering

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main site - West London

112 UCAS points
Psychology with Clinical and Counselling Skills

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main site - West London

112 UCAS points
Biomedical Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main site - West London

112 UCAS points
Interior Architecture

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main site - West London

University of West London reviews

(3.8)
Based on 86 reviews from University of West London's students and alumni
5 star
34%
4 star
32%
3 star
19%
2 star
13%
1 star
1%
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Showing 77 reviews

1st year student

The student union do quite a lot and the university is very supportive of them, giving them their own restaurant and coffee shop in the uni.

(5)

1 year ago

1st year student

Two stars: Could be better

(2)

1 year ago

1st year student

It's cheap, nothing else to it

(4)

1 year ago

1st year student

My personal tutor is very good and always suggests things to help me in my studies

(4)

1 year ago

1st year student

Library and the computer labs are really really nice. Toilets are absolutely terrible and the lifts seem to be always broken

(3)

1 year ago

1st year student

Some lecturers are good, there are a few gems and some of the staff are very knowledgeable and actually have a passion for their subject!

(2)

1 year ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

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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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

87%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

87%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

85%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

88%

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?

88%

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?

86%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

90%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

86%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

83%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

83%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

84%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

85%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

90%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

84%

med

How well organised is your course?

80%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

87%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

81%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

87%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

86%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

86%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

90%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

87%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

88%

high

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

85%

med

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

90%

med

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

74%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

81%

med

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

82%

med

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