University of the West of Scotland
At a glance
Source: Discover Uni, median across coursesStudent satisfaction84%National Student Survey
In work or study90%15 months after graduating
Entrants’ UCAS points80–192+Middle entrant, by course
Continuation79%Students continuing into year 2
University of the West of Scotland offers 76 undergraduate courses listed in the Discover Uni dataset, based in Scotland. Across its courses, the median student satisfaction score is 84%. A median of 90% of graduates were in work or further study 15 months after finishing. Students typically arrived with between 80 and 192+ UCAS tariff points, depending on the course. 23 courses offer a placement year and 38 offer a year abroad.
Courses at University of the West of Scotland
Filter these coursesAccounting1 course
Adult nursing2 courses
Aeronautical and aerospace engineering3 courses
Biomedical sciences1 course
Biosciences2 courses
Business computing1 course
Business studies7 courses
- BA (Hons) Business4 years · Full-time
- BA (Hons) Business & Finance4 years · Full-time
- BA (Hons) Business & Human Resource Management4 years · Full-time
- BA (Hons) Business & Marketing4 years · Full-time
- BA (Hons) Business and Sustainability2 years · Full-time
- BA (Hons) Business with Marketing4 years · Full-time81% satisfied
- BA (Hons) International Business4 years · Full-time81% satisfied
Chemical, process and energy engineering2 courses
Chemistry1 course
Childhood and youth studies1 course
Cinematics and photography1 course
Civil engineering1 course
Computer games and animation2 courses
Computer science3 courses
Creative arts and design1 course
Creative writing1 course
Design studies1 course
Engineering1 course
English language1 course
Environmental and public health1 course
Environmental sciences1 course
Forensic and archaeological sciences2 courses
Health sciences1 course
Health studies2 courses
Journalism1 course
Law1 course
Mathematics1 course
Mechanical engineering2 courses
Media studies1 course
Mental health nursing1 course
Midwifery1 course
Music2 courses
Others in engineering1 course
Performing arts1 course
Physics2 courses
Production and manufacturing engineering1 course
Psychology2 courses
Social policy1 course
Social sciences2 courses
Social work2 courses
Software engineering2 courses
Sport and exercise sciences4 courses
Teacher training4 courses
Tourism, transport and travel3 courses
Living and studying here
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Frequently asked questions
What UCAS points do you need for University of the West of Scotland?
It depends on the course. Based on the most recent entrants, the middle student arrived with between 80 and 192+ points across University of the West of Scotland’s courses. Check each course page for its figure, and the university’s own website for its current offer.
Are students at University of the West of Scotland satisfied with their course?
The median National Student Survey positivity score across University of the West of Scotland’s courses is 84%. Scores vary a lot by course, so compare the individual courses you are interested in.
Do University of the West of Scotland graduates get jobs?
A median of 90% of graduates were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £34,000. Figures come from the Graduate Outcomes survey.
How many courses does University of the West of Scotland offer?
We list 76 undergraduate courses at University of the West of Scotland, across 45 subjects.