Studying at the University of the West of Scotland

Colin Fyfe

Scotland

Population >5m 1of 4 nations of UK Devolved parliamentary democracy British Pound (£) Technology, Finance, Whisky, Tourism, Oil and Gas

Overview

• Formed in 1897• Degrees, Masters, MPhil, PhD• Over 100 undergraduate and 30 postgraduate degrees• 18,000 students• £160 million investment programme • Four campuses – Paisley, Ayr, Hamilton & Dumfries

Courses cover:

business, computing, social sciences, creative industries, engineering,

science, languages, health, nursing and midwifery

Paisley CampusA dynamic & contemporary environment

• around 10,000 students• new £1m Employability Centre • £9m investment in facilities• cutting edge Student Union• located in the heart of Paisley’s town centre• 10 minutes from Glasgow International Airport with Easyjet• 30 minutes from Prestwick International Airport with Ryanair

Courses cover: Media, Language and Music; Education and Nursing.

Ayr CampusA dynamic & contemporary environment

• around 3,500 students

• 10 minutes’ walk from centre of town

• facilities include Digital Radio Station; Cinema; TV Studios; Music Studios;

• Students’ Union & Halls of Residence • plans for a new £75milion campus, creating one of Scotland’s most modern learning environments

Why UWS?

• Strong career focus• Collaboration with industry & commerce• Applied research & consultancy expertise• Significant investment in campus facilities • Established and innovative degrees • International, innovative, inclusive • Strong commitment to high quality teaching • Friendly and supportive environment

3 Faculties

• Science and Technology•Computing

•Creative Technologies•Multimedia•Web Design•Animation•Games Design•Music Technology

•Computer Science•Computer Science

•Computing•Business Technology•IT

School of Computing

Business TechnologyInformation TechnologyInformation SystemsComputing ScienceSoftware EngineeringComputingInternet TechnologiesComputer NetworkingMultimediaComputer GamesComputer AnimationAdvanced Computer Systems Development

macromedia

3 Faculties

• Business and Creative Industries• Health, Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences

Business

Accounting Business StudiesEconomics LogisticsFinanceTourismEnterprise Studies Events Management ManagementLawMarketing/International MarketingCorporate Real Estate ManagementHuman Resource Management Information Management

Engineering and Science Biological Sciences Chemical SciencesEngineering: Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Design, Product Design, Motor Sport, CADPhysicsSportsQuality

• Broadcast Production• Commercial Music• Corporate Media• Digital Art• Filmmaking• Journalism• Languages• Music Technology• Performance

Media, Language and Music

• Trimesters

• Holidays

• 3 modules per trimester

• 6 taught modules over academic year

• Combination of lectures, tutorials, laboratory, personal study

• Combination of exam and continuous assessment (essays, projects, group work)

Structure

Choose UWS/2009

Student Support:• School Office/Personal Tutor• English Language Support• Residential Accommodation Unit• Centre for Learning & Teaching• Finance Department• Corporate Marketing • Student Administration• Library

Student Services:• International Student Advisor• Financial help & advice• Counselling & Welfare• Careers Guidance• Chaplaincy

Support for Students

Funding Available for EU Students

• Erasmus

• Students Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS)

• To qualify students must enter into the third or fourth year of a full time degree course & plan to graduate from the University of the West of Scotland

• SAAS funded Postgraduate places available each year

Accommodation

• University Halls of Residence – self catering flats with 4-6 people sharing also private accommodation for 4 people sharing

• University flats available around the town

• Application deadline – 30 June 2009

• No guarantee of University accommodation

University Summer School

Free summer study is available at the University during Trimester 3

Modules from Computing, Science, Engineering and Business

Business English also available Summer School will run from mid July until August 2009 (6 weeks)

Tuition free – students only pay a package price for accommodation

Modules & full details still to be confirmed(Full details will be forwarded when available)

Application Process

Contact Details

Colin Fyfe

School of Computing

Tel: 0141 848 3305Fax: 0141 848 3542E-mail: colin.fyfe@uws.ac.ukhttp://cis.paisley.ac.uk/fyfe-ci0

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