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Town Campus Rural

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: Students' Association of the University of the West of Scotland

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How students describe this university

We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Political

46%

Low

Varied union activities

58%

Low

Creative

56%

Low

Diverse local nightlife

50%

Low

Sporty

60%

Low

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA
Average graduate salary £23.7k High
% of graduates in work or further study 90% Medium
Teaching satisfaction score 88% Medium

Number of students

16,780

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

72%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

10%

of students are part-time

Male / Female

33%

of students are male

Young / Mature

56%

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

6%

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

81 comments (24 students)
    • Four stars: Great

      2023, 1st year student, Sport And Exercise Sciences

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    • Library offers few subject books, but there is dedicated suite of desktop computers. REfectory and coffee shop are fantastic

      2023, Foundation year student, Photography

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    • reasonably priced accommodation available. some free meals available at breakfast and lunchtime

      2023, Foundation year student, Photography

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    • excellent academic suport and welfare

      2023, Foundation year student, Photography

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    • daytime campus life is good. Evening life is limited

      2023, Foundation year student, Photography

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    • Four stars: Great

      2023, 3rd year student, Biochemistry

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