Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of the West of Scotland. Lower is better.
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 17 | $21,918 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 16 | $25,453 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 15 | $21,918 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 12 | $25,453 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 11 | $25,453 | See → |
| Social sciences | 11 | $21,918 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 8 | $21,918 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 7 | $21,918 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 7 | $25,453 | See → |
| Psychology | 7 | $21,918 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 6 | $21,918 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 4 | $25,453 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 3 | $21,918 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 3 | $16,969 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 1 | $21,918 | See → |
Costs and entry
32 courses mention scholarships. 56 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of the West of Scotland
The job market for the University of the West of Scotland's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of the West of Scotland cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $21,918 a year; half of the University of the West of Scotland's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $21,918 and $25,453. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: public health & allied health courses are typically $25,453, medicine & clinical health $16,969.
How is the University of the West of Scotland ranked?
In the UK it is #127 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #123 in the Guardian University Guide (2026).
What IELTS score does the University of the West of Scotland need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (68 of the 110 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of the West of Scotland offer?
128 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are business & management (17), public health & allied health (16) and education & teaching (15).
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Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of the West of Scotland's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.