University of the West of Scotland (UWS), London
Scholarship
Undergraduate
Scholarships available here:
1. WEST
Scholarship Programme (for Scottish/home students)
·
Amount: £1,250 per year (up to £5,000
total across four years)
·
Eligibility: Scottish students or long-term
Scottish residents (≥3 years), applying for full-time undergrad at UWS in
Scotland
·
Extras: Merit scholarships available in
3rd–4th year (£1,250/year, up to £2,500)
2. RUK (Rest‑of‑UK) Honours Year Scholarship &
Merit Bursary (for students from England, Wales, Northern Ireland)
·
Honours-Year Scholarship: One additional year of study
valued at the cost of the honors year.
·
Merit Bursary: £1,000 per year for RUK
students on full-time undergrad, auto-awarded
3. UWS Global Scholarship (for international
students)
·
Amount: £2,000/year off tuition for
undergraduate degrees; awarded annually
(NB: Some sources mention £1,500,
but official site indicates £2,000)
·
Eligibility: Full-fee paying international
applicants (including EU/EAA), unconditional offer holders, applying to
Scottish campuses (not London)
4. Other Award-Bearing Scholarships
·
Access/Widening
Participation Scholarships: ~£1,000 first-year fee reduction for low-income or
underrepresented backgrounds.
·
Excellence Scholarship: ~£2,000 first-year discount for
high-achieving students
·
Vice-chancellor’s International Scholarship: ~£2,000 first-year reduction
for international undergrads
Eligibility Notes & Extras
·
Global Scholarship requires: full-fee paying,
unconditional offer, Scottish campus only. Cannot combine with other UWS awards.
·
RUK and
Access/WP/Excellence are automatically processed via admissions (no
separate application).
·
Apply early: awards are only applied before
CAS issuance; no retrospective credits
·
No full scholarships these are partial fee reductions, typically
£1,000–£2,000 annually, with WEST adding up to £5,000 total.
Further Tips
·
UWS London doesn't
currently offer scholarships; only limited bursaries may apply contact
·
External bursaries/grants: may include bodies like Sidney
Perry Foundation and Laidlaw Scholars (research/leadership program requiring
separate application)
· Broader schemes: consider Chevening, Commonwealth, and Saltire scholarships if eligible for postgraduate; fewer options are available at UG level
UWS Postgraduate Scholarships
1. UWS Global Scholarship (PGT)
·
Amount:
One-off £2,000 tuition fee reduction for
taught postgraduate degrees.
·
Eligibility:
Self-funded international (including EU/EEA) students with an unconditional
offer, studying at a Scottish campus; excludes research programmes (MRes, PhD,
DBA).
·
Notes:
Automatically applied before CAS issuance; cannot be combined with other UWS
scholarships.
2. UWS Postgraduate Fee Offer (PGT)
·
Amount: 20% discount on total tuition fees.
·
Eligibility:
Self-funded UWS undergraduates transitioning into full master’s programmes (not
applicable to PGDE, PgD, MEng, PgC).
·
Notes:
Automatically applied after acceptance; only valid on Scottish campuses.
3. WEST Postgraduate Scholarships
·
Amount:
Minimum £1,250, one-year award.
·
Eligibility:
Scottish students or residents (≥3 years), applying to full-time postgraduate
degrees.
Notes: Requires
application via UWS WEST scheme; cannot be combined with other UWS awards.
4. Special London Campus Bursaries
·
For January
2025 intake, selected MSc
programmes (e.g. IT, Data Analytics, Cyber Security) at UWS
London offer 35–45% scholarships,
equating to £5,550 – £8,050 off
tuition.
·
Eligibility:
International students accepted to full-time master’s starting Jan 2025 in
specified courses.
·
Notes:
Limited-time offer with installment options; live for that intake only.
5. Early Payment Discount (Intl)
·
Amount: 5% off tuition for fee-paying international students who
pay 100% at CAS issuance.
·
Eligibility: All
international PGT and UG students if full fee is paid up front.
6. Skills Scholarships and Sport Scholarships (PG)
·
Skills
Scholarships: Tuition-waiver for specific modules (PG module fee
approx. £1,070); open to domestic students.
·
UWS
Sport Scholarships: Gold/Silver/Bronze tier awards (financial +
access to support/services) for UG & PG athletes of national/regional
standard.
7. Alternative / External Funding
·
UWS subscribes to “The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding,
offering access to 600+ external trusts and bursaries.
·
Notable UK funding bodies include: Sidney Perry Foundation (grants to needy overseas
students), Carnegie Trust
(doctoral scholarships for Scottish grads), SICSA (CS research PhDs).
Key Tips & Next Steps
1. Automatically awarded: Global, Fee Offer, WEST & Early-Payment
discounts require no extra applications.
2. London campus deals: The Jan 2025 bursaries are limited-time and
course-specific contact UWS London for upcoming intakes.
3. Research awards: Doctoral students must apply separately (Carnegie,
Sidney Perry, SICSA, etc.).
4. External sources: Always research external trust funds applications
are competitive but can substantially support your studies.
5. Plan early: Pay attention to application and payment deadlines to ensure discounts are applied before CAS.
Courses
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Eligibility criteria
Undergraduate Admission Eligibility Criteria – UWS London
1. Academic Qualifications
·
UK Applicants (Home
Students):
o
Minimum of 96 UCAS
points, typically from A-levels, Scottish Highers, or
equivalent qualifications.
o
Relevant subjects may be required
depending on the course (e.g., Business, Computing, Health & Social Care).
·
International Applicants:
o
A recognized school-leaving
qualification equivalent to UK Level 3.
o
Examples:
§
India:
CBSE/ISC/HSC with a minimum overall score of 55–60%.
§
Nigeria:
WAEC with minimum of 5 credit passes, including Maths and English.
§
Other Countries:
Must meet UWS’s country-specific entry standards.
2. English Language Requirements
·
For Non-native English
Speakers:
o
IELTS overall 6.0
(no band below 5.5), or
o
TOEFL iBT minimum 78,
or
o
PTE Academic minimum
score of 54, or
o
Equivalent qualifications (including
medium of instruction letters for certain countries, subject to UWS approval).
Note: UWS London may offer pre-sessional English
language courses if your IELTS is slightly below
requirement.
3. Documents
Required
·
Academic transcripts/certificates
(translated to English if necessary)
·
Proof of English language proficiency
·
Personal statement
·
One academic/professional reference
·
Passport (for international students)
·
Portfolio (for design/media-related courses,
if applicable)
4. Other Criteria
·
Applicants must be 17 years or
older by the course start date.
·
For visa-sponsored international
students:
o
A valid CAS
(Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) will be issued
post-offer and financial verification.
Additional Notes:
·
Foundation year options are available
for applicants who don’t meet direct entry criteria.
·
UWS London offers courses with multiple
intakes (typically January, May, and September),
giving flexibility to international applicants.
·
Mature applicants (21+) without formal
qualifications may be considered with relevant work experience and personal
statement/interview.
Graduate
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Academic
Qualifications
·
Postgraduate Taught
(e.g., MSc, MA, PGCert/Dip):
o
A UK bachelor’s degree (Good honours – at least Second Class/2:2).
o
If studied abroad,
must be an equivalent qualification recognised via UK NARIC
o
Some conversion
courses (e.g., Psychology) may accept any 2:2 degree in another subject
·
Postgraduate Research
(MRes, MPhil, PhD):
o
A strong honours degree (1st or Upper Second Class), or a relevant postgraduate qualification
·
UWS London (e.g., MEd
Educational Studies):
Applicants need ONE of:
§ UK honours degree, or equivalent international degree
§ Non-honours degree + relevant teaching qualification or
experience
§ Minimum 2
years professional experience,
even without formal qualifications
2. English Language
Requirements
All
courses delivered in English; requirements must be met within 2 years of study
start.
·
PG
Taught:
o
IELTS Academic ≥ 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 per component)
.
o
Other accepted
tests include TOEFL iBT, PTE, CAE, CPE, Trinity ISE II, with UWS-equivalent
scores.
·
PG
Research:
o
IELTS ≥ 6.5
overall, with no section below 6.0
·
Health, Nursing, Social
Work, Biomedical & Paramedic Science (taught):
Higher thresholds (typically IELTS 7.0, sometimes requiring ≥ 7.0
in most bands)
3. Application Documents
Required for all
PG applicants:
·
Degree
certificate(s) & transcripts (with English translations if necessary)
·
English language
test certificate (if applicable)
·
At
least one academic
reference or CV (for professional entry courses)
·
Personal statement outlining motivation, career goals, and fit with course
(especially for taught courses)
·
Passport copy
& proof of funding (for international students)
·
For research
applicants: research proposal and possible supervisor contact
4. Additional Criteria
·
Minimum age:
Must be 17+ by course start.
·
Conditional offers: May require final transcripts, improved English, or work
experience before unconditional status
·
Criminal record disclosure: Applicants must declare any unspent convictions
.
5. UWS London Specifics
·
If applying via The Education Group (TEG), follow their process. You'll need a credibility interview, CAS verification, and same documentation requirements
·
There are intakes in January, May, and September.
·
Professional
experience may substitute formal qualifications depending on the course
.
Final Tips
·
Check
course pages for specific requirements (e.g.,
pre-requisite subject areas, higher IELTS, portfolios).
·
Contact
admissions or TEG for detailed clarification, especially
for professional courses or non-standard entry.
·
Apply
early, especially for London CAS timing, visa prep, and
English exams.
· Explore pathway routes if slightly below requirements foundation pre-Masters programmes or English pre-sessional courses may be available.
Accommodation
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University Video
Undergraduate
Scholarships available here:
1. WEST
Scholarship Programme (for Scottish/home students)
·
Amount: £1,250 per year (up to £5,000
total across four years)
·
Eligibility: Scottish students or long-term
Scottish residents (≥3 years), applying for full-time undergrad at UWS in
Scotland
·
Extras: Merit scholarships available in
3rd–4th year (£1,250/year, up to £2,500)
2. RUK (Rest‑of‑UK) Honours Year Scholarship &
Merit Bursary (for students from England, Wales, Northern Ireland)
·
Honours-Year Scholarship: One additional year of study
valued at the cost of the honors year.
·
Merit Bursary: £1,000 per year for RUK
students on full-time undergrad, auto-awarded
3. UWS Global Scholarship (for international
students)
·
Amount: £2,000/year off tuition for
undergraduate degrees; awarded annually
(NB: Some sources mention £1,500,
but official site indicates £2,000)
·
Eligibility: Full-fee paying international
applicants (including EU/EAA), unconditional offer holders, applying to
Scottish campuses (not London)
4. Other Award-Bearing Scholarships
·
Access/Widening
Participation Scholarships: ~£1,000 first-year fee reduction for low-income or
underrepresented backgrounds.
·
Excellence Scholarship: ~£2,000 first-year discount for
high-achieving students
·
Vice-chancellor’s International Scholarship: ~£2,000 first-year reduction
for international undergrads
Eligibility Notes & Extras
·
Global Scholarship requires: full-fee paying,
unconditional offer, Scottish campus only. Cannot combine with other UWS awards.
·
RUK and
Access/WP/Excellence are automatically processed via admissions (no
separate application).
·
Apply early: awards are only applied before
CAS issuance; no retrospective credits
·
No full scholarships these are partial fee reductions, typically
£1,000–£2,000 annually, with WEST adding up to £5,000 total.
Further Tips
·
UWS London doesn't
currently offer scholarships; only limited bursaries may apply contact
·
External bursaries/grants: may include bodies like Sidney
Perry Foundation and Laidlaw Scholars (research/leadership program requiring
separate application)
· Broader schemes: consider Chevening, Commonwealth, and Saltire scholarships if eligible for postgraduate; fewer options are available at UG level
UWS Postgraduate Scholarships
1. UWS Global Scholarship (PGT)
·
Amount:
One-off £2,000 tuition fee reduction for
taught postgraduate degrees.
·
Eligibility:
Self-funded international (including EU/EEA) students with an unconditional
offer, studying at a Scottish campus; excludes research programmes (MRes, PhD,
DBA).
·
Notes:
Automatically applied before CAS issuance; cannot be combined with other UWS
scholarships.
2. UWS Postgraduate Fee Offer (PGT)
·
Amount: 20% discount on total tuition fees.
·
Eligibility:
Self-funded UWS undergraduates transitioning into full master’s programmes (not
applicable to PGDE, PgD, MEng, PgC).
·
Notes:
Automatically applied after acceptance; only valid on Scottish campuses.
3. WEST Postgraduate Scholarships
·
Amount:
Minimum £1,250, one-year award.
·
Eligibility:
Scottish students or residents (≥3 years), applying to full-time postgraduate
degrees.
Notes: Requires
application via UWS WEST scheme; cannot be combined with other UWS awards.
4. Special London Campus Bursaries
·
For January
2025 intake, selected MSc
programmes (e.g. IT, Data Analytics, Cyber Security) at UWS
London offer 35–45% scholarships,
equating to £5,550 – £8,050 off
tuition.
·
Eligibility:
International students accepted to full-time master’s starting Jan 2025 in
specified courses.
·
Notes:
Limited-time offer with installment options; live for that intake only.
5. Early Payment Discount (Intl)
·
Amount: 5% off tuition for fee-paying international students who
pay 100% at CAS issuance.
·
Eligibility: All
international PGT and UG students if full fee is paid up front.
6. Skills Scholarships and Sport Scholarships (PG)
·
Skills
Scholarships: Tuition-waiver for specific modules (PG module fee
approx. £1,070); open to domestic students.
·
UWS
Sport Scholarships: Gold/Silver/Bronze tier awards (financial +
access to support/services) for UG & PG athletes of national/regional
standard.
7. Alternative / External Funding
·
UWS subscribes to “The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding,
offering access to 600+ external trusts and bursaries.
·
Notable UK funding bodies include: Sidney Perry Foundation (grants to needy overseas
students), Carnegie Trust
(doctoral scholarships for Scottish grads), SICSA (CS research PhDs).
Key Tips & Next Steps
1. Automatically awarded: Global, Fee Offer, WEST & Early-Payment
discounts require no extra applications.
2. London campus deals: The Jan 2025 bursaries are limited-time and
course-specific contact UWS London for upcoming intakes.
3. Research awards: Doctoral students must apply separately (Carnegie,
Sidney Perry, SICSA, etc.).
4. External sources: Always research external trust funds applications
are competitive but can substantially support your studies.
5. Plan early: Pay attention to application and payment deadlines to ensure discounts are applied before CAS.
No results found
Undergraduate Admission Eligibility Criteria – UWS London
1. Academic Qualifications
·
UK Applicants (Home
Students):
o
Minimum of 96 UCAS
points, typically from A-levels, Scottish Highers, or
equivalent qualifications.
o
Relevant subjects may be required
depending on the course (e.g., Business, Computing, Health & Social Care).
·
International Applicants:
o
A recognized school-leaving
qualification equivalent to UK Level 3.
o
Examples:
§
India:
CBSE/ISC/HSC with a minimum overall score of 55–60%.
§
Nigeria:
WAEC with minimum of 5 credit passes, including Maths and English.
§
Other Countries:
Must meet UWS’s country-specific entry standards.
2. English Language Requirements
·
For Non-native English
Speakers:
o
IELTS overall 6.0
(no band below 5.5), or
o
TOEFL iBT minimum 78,
or
o
PTE Academic minimum
score of 54, or
o
Equivalent qualifications (including
medium of instruction letters for certain countries, subject to UWS approval).
Note: UWS London may offer pre-sessional English
language courses if your IELTS is slightly below
requirement.
3. Documents
Required
·
Academic transcripts/certificates
(translated to English if necessary)
·
Proof of English language proficiency
·
Personal statement
·
One academic/professional reference
·
Passport (for international students)
·
Portfolio (for design/media-related courses,
if applicable)
4. Other Criteria
·
Applicants must be 17 years or
older by the course start date.
·
For visa-sponsored international
students:
o
A valid CAS
(Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) will be issued
post-offer and financial verification.
Additional Notes:
·
Foundation year options are available
for applicants who don’t meet direct entry criteria.
·
UWS London offers courses with multiple
intakes (typically January, May, and September),
giving flexibility to international applicants.
·
Mature applicants (21+) without formal
qualifications may be considered with relevant work experience and personal
statement/interview.
Graduate
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Academic
Qualifications
·
Postgraduate Taught
(e.g., MSc, MA, PGCert/Dip):
o
A UK bachelor’s degree (Good honours – at least Second Class/2:2).
o
If studied abroad,
must be an equivalent qualification recognised via UK NARIC
o
Some conversion
courses (e.g., Psychology) may accept any 2:2 degree in another subject
·
Postgraduate Research
(MRes, MPhil, PhD):
o
A strong honours degree (1st or Upper Second Class), or a relevant postgraduate qualification
·
UWS London (e.g., MEd
Educational Studies):
Applicants need ONE of:
§ UK honours degree, or equivalent international degree
§ Non-honours degree + relevant teaching qualification or
experience
§ Minimum 2
years professional experience,
even without formal qualifications
2. English Language
Requirements
All
courses delivered in English; requirements must be met within 2 years of study
start.
·
PG
Taught:
o
IELTS Academic ≥ 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 per component)
.
o
Other accepted
tests include TOEFL iBT, PTE, CAE, CPE, Trinity ISE II, with UWS-equivalent
scores.
·
PG
Research:
o
IELTS ≥ 6.5
overall, with no section below 6.0
·
Health, Nursing, Social
Work, Biomedical & Paramedic Science (taught):
Higher thresholds (typically IELTS 7.0, sometimes requiring ≥ 7.0
in most bands)
3. Application Documents
Required for all
PG applicants:
·
Degree
certificate(s) & transcripts (with English translations if necessary)
·
English language
test certificate (if applicable)
·
At
least one academic
reference or CV (for professional entry courses)
·
Personal statement outlining motivation, career goals, and fit with course
(especially for taught courses)
·
Passport copy
& proof of funding (for international students)
·
For research
applicants: research proposal and possible supervisor contact
4. Additional Criteria
·
Minimum age:
Must be 17+ by course start.
·
Conditional offers: May require final transcripts, improved English, or work
experience before unconditional status
·
Criminal record disclosure: Applicants must declare any unspent convictions
.
5. UWS London Specifics
·
If applying via The Education Group (TEG), follow their process. You'll need a credibility interview, CAS verification, and same documentation requirements
·
There are intakes in January, May, and September.
·
Professional
experience may substitute formal qualifications depending on the course
.
Final Tips
·
Check
course pages for specific requirements (e.g.,
pre-requisite subject areas, higher IELTS, portfolios).
·
Contact
admissions or TEG for detailed clarification, especially
for professional courses or non-standard entry.
·
Apply
early, especially for London CAS timing, visa prep, and
English exams.
· Explore pathway routes if slightly below requirements foundation pre-Masters programmes or English pre-sessional courses may be available.