423 reviews for University of the West of Scotland

It has been very good to study here and I have learned very much. As a mature student I have been welcomed by everybody. I have been having a very enjoyable experience.

The university has been incredibly unorganised this year, they often use covid as an excuse but I don't think that is acceptable as we are still there to be taught. The online lessons have been organised well and we were lucky to get into uni once a week for a lesson. However the content of the online lessons was sometimes questionable. Although staff say they are there to support you and you can email them whenever there seems to be a passive aggressive manner that comes to any criticism or student struggling. The university failed to secure placements for all pupils, which has led to some pupils being unable to complete the course in June and have to have an extended placement. Personally I have to travel 2 hours to my placement even though when applying my university said placements would be 90 minutes travel maximum. The university support systems have been great reimbursing my travel costs and with discretionary funds.

I feel that I have still learned a lot, but many of the assessments have been changed from practice assessments to essays or tests. I just can’t wait to be on campus because I know it will be so much better. I can’t give a proper opinion until I see what everything is like for myself

I have enjoyed my experience in uni and appreciated the support from lecturers and fellow classmates. It has been a great learning experience as it has helped me developed my skills as a coach and I am able to use what I have learned in the future.

horrific would not recommend the uni or the course would if you need to take year out and go to another university , have ruined for me what are meant to be the best ears of my life

Gym is too far. Shouldn't have to pay for books, the halls far, half an hour

Good. I enjoy studying at uws. Lectures are informative and relevant to real world work. Many career types are discussed and the work exp requirement of my course makes me more employable.

I enjoyed my time at this university. I felt fully supported throughout my time there and was enabled to secure a graduate scheme job through the skills I have learned on the course and through developing my soft skills.

Really friendly atmosphere, the lecturers are attentive, there is good availability of practical work in science subjects, every building is close together therefore easy to get to your next class

Mainly supportive lecturers. Ayr campus is a lovely new building with great library facilities. I chose this university because it offers unique courses compared to other Scottish universities. The accommodation is nice an spacious but isn't in my favourite area