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University of the West of Scotland

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University League Table 2020: 104th

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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

Undergraduate86%
Postgraduate14%

Study mode

Full-time77%
Part-time23%

Student population LARGE

10k - 25k

Where students come from

UK91%
EU4%
International5%

Student gender

Male 37%
Female 63%

SOURCE: HESA

League table performance

University League Table 2020

Overall ranking

104th out of 131

Overall ranking trend - past 5 years

Ranking breakdown

Overall score
/ Max 1000

567 57%

104th
10
Entry standards
/ Max 224

136 61%

51st
2
Student satisfaction
/ Max 5

4.08 82%

39th
48
Research quality
/ Max 4

2.36 59%

98th
1
Research intensity
/ Max 1

0.22 22%

97th
1
Graduate prospects
/ Max 100

80.2 80%

47th
25
Academic services spend
/ Max 2758

1643 60%

60th
12
Facilities spend
/ Max 1908

416 22%

109th
4
Student - staff ratio
/ Max 31.6

22.4

130th
Good honours
/ Max 100

71.3 71%

94th
5
Degree completion
/ Max 100

80.8 81%

98th
6

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Subject League Tables 2019

1

Subjects ranked in the top ten

- Education

Overall ranking

44th out of 102

Subject ranking trend - past 5 years

Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown

Overall score
/ Max 100

89.5 90%

44th
9
Entry standards
/ Max 220

144 66%

31st
8
Student satisfaction
/ Max 5

4.29 86%

14th
12
Research quality
/ Max 4

2.28 57%

70th
1
Research intensity
/ Max 1

0.19 19%

61st
1
Graduate prospects
/ Max 100

70.0 70%

57th
16

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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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