University of The West of Scotland
Paisley
Renfrewshire
Scotland
PA1 2BE
Tel: 0800 027 1000
Email: uni-direct@uws.ac.uk
Website: http://www.uws.ac.uk
Notes
The University of Paisley is in the process of developing many of its programmes to be offered on a combined basis, either Joint (50:50) or Major/Minor (75:25). Contact the University for an update.
The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) is bringing all qualifications in Scotland together in a unified framework of credits and levels. Honours degrees are at SCQF level 10, degrees without Honours are at level 9, HND and Diploma in HE are at level 8, and HNC and Certificate in HE are at level 7. For further information, see www.scqf.org.uk.
Interviewing
Mainly informal interviews although some performing arts course have auditions or portfolio submission.
Open Days
Ayr: Thursday 23 October 2008 Dumfries: Wednesday 8 October 2008 Hamilton: Thursday 9 October 2008 Paisley: Thursday 2 October 2008
Campuses and associated colleges
Campuses in Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton and Paisley.
| Main Site | SCOTLAND |
| Ayr Campus | SCOTLAND |
| Dumfries Campus | SCOTLAND |
| Hamilton Campus | SCOTLAND |
| Paisley Campus | SCOTLAND |
Accommodation
Percentage of first years requiring accommodation who can be accommodated in institution managed accommodation : 84 Estimated weekly cost of institution-managed accommodation for 0-31 weeks: (including 0- meals a day, 0- days per week): .00- .00 (including no food): 48.00- .00 (other): .00- .00
Overseas opportunities
Number of students on a placement or study period abroad:
| Full-time/sandwich students by academic subject category | Degree | HND |
Medicine, Dentistry, Vet Science |
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| Subjects Allied to Medicine | 1048 | |
| Science | 485 | |
| Engineering & Technology | 706 | |
| Architecture, Building and Planning | ||
| Mathematical Sciences, IT & Computing | 563 | |
| Business & Administrative Studies | 1761 | |
| Social, Economic, Political, & Legal Studies | 608 | |
| Humanities | ||
| Art & Design, Performing Arts | 302 | |
| Education | 422 | |
| Combined | 48 |
| Student Numbers | Degree | HND |
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Total number of all students : 11600 |
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| Total FT/SW undergraduate numbers | 5988 | 0 |
| Percentage of these - on sandwich programmes |
10 | 0 |
| - mature students | 46 | 0 |
| - international students | 5 | 0 |
| - male/female | 40/ 60 | 0/ 0 |