We are UWS!

Welcome to the University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland is a large, modern, multi-campus University with its origins dating back to 1897. We have 4 campuses across the west and southwest of Scotland and one campus in central London.

Career-focused teaching. World-leading research. An international outlook. And a far-sighted approach to technology and innovation. For the ultimate student and business experience, look to UWS.

At UWS, we invest in our students’ future. Our graduates go out into the world ready to succeed thanks to our industry-relevant courses, cutting-edge facilities and innovative approach to teaching.

Want to experience UWS?

...simply watch the promotional video below:

🌐 For more information on how we are, check out the Experience UWS website: https://experience.uws.ac.uk

Our Teaching Approach is Hybrid

At UWS, we are working towards implementing a new approach to learning and teaching, what we can a hybrid approach.

This is designed to provide the ‘best of both worlds’ BUT which weighs more towards on-campus learning and teaching, supplemented by accessible online activities and content.

Our cutting-edge digital learning platform, Aula, gives students access to learning materials, such as videos, readings and podcasts, as well as the online community on each module - wherever they are.

Whether at home, elsewhere or on campus, our flexible and dynamic teaching and learning is aimed at fitting around our students’ busy lifestyles as much as possible.

Find out more about UWS' Hybrid Approach

UWS Hybrid Learning.mp4

Meet our Paisley Campus

Although UWS has five campuses in Paisley, Lanarkshire, Ayr, Dumfries and London, our HRM provisions are currently only offered at our Paisley campus.

Explore our Paisley Campus through the Virtual Campus Tour, allowing you to discover what our campus has to offer, and helping you to find your way around.

Start your Virtual Campus Tour

Our On-campus Accommodation

Here at our Paisley campus, we offer student accommodation right on campus. This is probably the easiest and most convenient way to secure accommodation when you join us. This will not only ensure that you have a safe new home near your campus, but it is most liekly be the best way of making acquaintances with new people and make friends for life. We offer various types of accommodation - from only £115/week (subject to change) -- including barrier-free flats/rooms:

Storie Street residences (pictured): located right at the heart of our Paisley Campus, with easy access to teaching facilities, the Students' Union and Paisley town centre. Each flat houses four to six students in large en-suite bedrooms with a shared kitchen and lounge area.
George Street and Lady Lane residences: traditional tenement flats are available on George Street and Lady Lane in Paisley, comprising of one or two study bedrooms and a communal kitchen/lounge area.

Paisley Campus Accommodation

We're here for our Students

At UWS, we are here for our students. This is also reflected in the various support mechanisms we have in place, including some information about UWS, support mechanisms that help you getting started and those you will have access during your time with us.

We also provide our new and continuing students with all the information they need for their welcome (back) & induction sessions in September and January (MSc only).

Student Support

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Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or would like more information about our HR & People Management programmes and provisions.

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