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Aberdeen
- University of Aberdeen 74.6 kilometres away
- Robert Gordon University 76.7 kilometres away
And Further...
- UHI Millennium Institute 77.9 kilometres away in Inverness
- Highland Theological College UHI 87.4 kilometres away in Dingwall
- University of Dundee 132 kilometres away in Dundee
- University of St Andrews 145.5 kilometres away in St Andrews
- University of Stirling 176.3 kilometres away in Stirling
Institution Info
On 1st August 2007, the University of Paisley and Bell College merged to create Scotland’s biggest modern university with campuses in Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton and Paisley.
With almost 20,000 students and just under 2,000 staff, the University is unique in its geographical coverage across the West of Scotland.
* Wide range of academic, social and sporting facilities
* Friendly campuses in Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton and Paisley
* Extensive range of programmes from degree and certificate level to MSc
* Courses in business, computing, engineering and science, media, language and music, health, nursing and midwifery, social sciences and education.
Facts and Figures
| No. of students: | 20,000* |
| Funding type: | Public |
Master's Programmes
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Business School
- Executive MBA (MBA)
- Financial Services (M.Sc.)
- Human Resource Management (M.Sc.)
- International Business Economics (M.Sc.)
- International Financial Management (M.Sc.)
- International Marketing (M.Sc.)
- Knowledge Management (M.Sc.)
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management (M.Sc.)
- Management (M.Sc.)
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School of Computing
- Advanced Computer Systems Development (M.Sc.)
- Information Technology (M.Sc.)
- Multimedia and Web Authoring (M.Sc.)
- Management of EBusiness (M.Sc.)
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School of Engineering and Science
- Computer Aided Engineering (M.Sc.)
- Integrated Management Systems (M.Sc.)
- Quality Management (M.Sc.)
- Sensor Design (M.Sc.)
- Waste Management with Environmental Management (M.Sc.)
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Health, Nursing and Midwifery
- Health Studies (M.Sc.)
- Advanced Studies in Midwifery (M.Sc.)
- Nursing (M.Sc.)
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School of Social Sciences
- Alcohol and Drug Studies (M.Sc.)
- Careers Guidance and Development (M.Sc.)
Services & Facilities
The University is committed to providing students with the best possible facilities to support them in their studies. Each of our campuses boasts a well-stocked library plus computer laboratories with free e-mail and web access.
Across the full range of subjects, specialised facilities and equipment enable students to develop their skills and gain practical experience to supplement their theoretical knowledge.
The necessities of life are looked after by our accommodation and catering services, while the Students' Association and Robertson Trust Sports Centre offer plenty of entertainment and leisure opportunities.
Background and experiences differ – that’s why we’re here to support you every step of the way.
We want you to get the very best out of the years you spend with us, which is why we have a comprehensive range of services designed to support students of all backgrounds, nationalities and study levels, both in and out of the lecture room to help you make the move from school, home or work to University. We offer a range of services across all four campuses that have a single focus – you.
Support available includes:
* placement and study abroad advice
* personal tutor system for advice on study options
* mentoring system for new, first-time students
* finance and advice service – help with funding and scholarships; advocacy and negotiation with external agencies; money management; housing and benefit issues
* counselling – talk in confidence about any issues that affect you
* advice on balancing everyday life with study
* help with finding part-time/summer work to boost your income
* Careers Service – help throughout your time at University, including choosing your course, CV/interview advice, and much more
* advice for international students*
* Spiritual Care Team
Student Life
You’ll want more from a University than just a great range of career-focused courses – after all, being a student involves more than studying.
Our campuses offer relaxed and welcoming settings and provide a wide range of academic and social facilities to ensure our students get a well-rounded University experience. Merger brings greater sustainability and resources and will help us to enhance the learning environment for our students.
The University is home to over 1300 international students of many nationalities who bring a wealth of cultural diversity creating an exciting, international community across our four campuses.
As well as University resources, students can rely on the lively Students' Association for support and assistance. The Students' Association plays host to a variety of clubs and societies where students get the chance to make friends, have fun and take a break from their studies.
The University of the West of Scotland's Chinese Students and Scholars Association is well established and provides support to our Chinese students on an academic and social level.
The University runs a Hillwalking Club that organises outings to many beautiful locations, offering students the opportunity to experience Scotland's stunning scenery off the beaten track. For more information on scheduled walks, equipment/clothing requirements and contact details, please see Health and Safety noticeboards located around Paisley campus (A Block-next to cash machine, D Block foyer, G Block and outside the library).
The University is a member of the national organisation HOST, which offers international students the opportunity to experience the customs and routines of British family life by spending a weekend with a British family. Students can either choose to go to a HOST family close to where they are studying or in a part of Britain that they would like to visit. The only cost to the student is the travel fare to get to their location.
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