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University of the West of Scotland

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University League Table 2021: 109th

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Summary

UWS’ Scottish campuses offer a gateway to the best of what Scotland has to offer. They are based in four locations across the west of Scotland.

UWS is passionate about supporting student sport and wellbeing. Students get free access to on-campus gym facilities in Ayr, Lanarkshire and Paisley.

UWS is Scotland's leading widening participation university, with almost a quarter of all students from disadvantaged areas in Scotland studying at UWS.

University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is a dynamic, modern university that ensures its graduates are ready to meet the demands of their chosen profession. Its four west of Scotland campuses are within easy reach of some of Scotland's most amazing scenery, as well as close to the exciting cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. The UWS London campus is in the heart of one of the world's most bustling cities.

SOURCE: CONSULTATION & TEF

Student statistics

Study level

Undergraduate84%
Postgraduate16%

Study mode

Full-time82%
Part-time18%

Student population LARGE

10k - 25k

Where students come from

UK88%
EU4%
International8%

Student gender

Male 36%
Female 64%

SOURCE: HESA

League table performance

University League Table 2021

Overall ranking

109th out of 130

Overall ranking trend - past 5 years

Ranking breakdown

Overall score
/ Max 1000

477 48%

109th
5
Entry standards
/ Max 212

128 60%

60th
9
Student satisfaction
/ Max 5

4.06 81%

55th
16
Research quality
/ Max 4

2.36 59%

98th
Research intensity
/ Max 1

0.22 22%

97th
Graduate prospects
/ Max 100

80.2 80%

47th
Academic services spend
/ Max 2982

1757 59%

58th
2
Facilities spend
/ Max 1939

467 24%

103rd
6
Student - staff ratio
/ Max 24.2

22.6

129th
1
Good honours
/ Max 100

70.9 71%

101st
7
Degree completion
/ Max 100

78.6 79%

104th
6

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Subject League Tables 2021

1

Subjects ranked in the top ten

- Education

Overall ranking

58th out of 103

Subject ranking trend - past 5 years

Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown

Overall score
/ Max 100

87.0 87%

58th
14
Entry standards
/ Max 220

122 56%

49th
18
Student satisfaction
/ Max 5

4.17 83%

37th
23
Research quality
/ Max 4

2.28 57%

69th
1
Research intensity
/ Max 1

0.19 19%

59th
2
Graduate prospects
/ Max 100

70 70%

57th

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SOURCE: UNIVERSITY LEAGUE TABLES

Campus locations

Study options

For undergraduate courses

Full time

80 courses

Sandwich / Placement

9 courses

SOURCE: IDP CONNECT & UCAS

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