Studying at the University of the West of Scotland Carina Scott Overseas Marketing Coordinator

1. Studying at the University of the West of Scotland Carina Scott Overseas Marketing Coordinator

2. Scotland • Population >5m • 1of 4 nations of UK • Devolved parliamentary democracy • British Pound (£) • Major industries: • Banking and Finance • Oil and Gas • IT • Biotechnology • Whisky • Tourism Study in Scotland

3. Study in Scotland Overview • Formed in 1897 • Degrees, Masters, MPhil, PhD • Over 100 undergraduate and 30 postgraduate degrees • 18,500 students • £160 million investment programme • Four campuses – Paisley, Ayr, Hamilton & Dumfries

4. Campus Locations Study in Scotland

5. Paisley Campus A 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 Courses cover: business, computing, social sciences, creative industries, engineering, science, languages, health, nursing and midwifery

6. Ayr Campus A refreshing, inspiring setting • around 3,500 students • 10 minutes walk from town centre • parkland setting • facilities include Digital Radio Station; Cinema; TV Studios; Music Studios • Students’ Union & Halls of Residence • £75 million campus redevelopment Courses cover: Creative industries, Education, Nursing

7. Hamilton Campus A lively and friendly atmosphere • around 4500 students • Innovative new £2.1m Centre . for Engineering Excellence opened ..in summer 2008 • £75,000 refurbishment of the Sports ..& Leisure Centre Courses cover: business, law, accounting, computing, engineering, science, health, nursing, midwifery, social sciences, and journalism

8. 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

9. Seven Schools • Business • Computing • Education • Engineering & Science • Health, Nursing and Midwifery • Media, Language and Music • Social Sciences

10. School of Computing Business Technology Information Technology Information Systems Computing Science Software Engineering Computing Internet Technologies Computer Networking Multimedia Computer Games Computer Animation Advanced Computer Systems Development

11. School of Engineering and Science Biological Sciences Chemical Sciences Engineering Physics Sports Quality

12. Business School Accounting Business Studies Economics Logistics Finance Tourism Enterprise Studies Events Management Management Law Marketing/International Marketing Corporate Real Estate Management Human Resource Management Information Management

13. School of Media, Language and Music Broadcast Production Commercial Music Corporate Media Digital Art Filmmaking Journalism Languages Music Technology Performance

14. School of Social Sciences • Social Sciences • Psychology • Sociology • Social Policy • Politics • Economics • Criminal Justice • Social Work • Social Studies

15. Structure • Trimesters • 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)

16. Support for Students • Student Support: • School Office/Personal Tutor • English Language Support • Residential Accommodation Unit • Finance Department • Corporate Marketing • Student Administration • Library • Buddy Project • Student Services: • International Student Advisor • Financial help & advice • Counselling & Welfare • Careers Guidance • Chaplaincy Choose UWS/2009

17. Accommodation • University Halls of Residence – self catering flats with 4-6 people sharing • Application deadline – 30 June 2009 • No guarantee of University accommodation • Only applications from students with unconditional offers considered • Competitive rent £56 (247 Zlotys) per week for 2009/2010 • List of private accommodationavailable from Accommodation Unit

18. Funding for EU Students • UNDERGRADUATE • Two options: • Erasmus (tuition fees and grant for living costs) • The Students Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) (tuition fees only)

19. SAAS FUNDING FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS • At undergraduate level, the number of SAAS funded places is not limited – as EU students, you will be eligible as long as you plan to graduate from UWS, i.e. at the end of year 3 or 4. Apply to the University/UCAS You must receive an ‘Unconditional Offer’ for entry to an undergraduate degree programme Once you have received your Unconditional Offer letter, you MUST complete the appropriate form on the SAAS website You will be sent a SAAS Award letter, bring this with you to enrolment.

20. POSTGRADUATE FUNDING • A limited number of SAAS funded postgraduate places are available every year. Please apply early. In the funding section of the application form, You MUST write that you wish to be considered for SAAS funding If you are allocated a funded place, the School will notify you in May/June 2009 If you are notified that you have a funded place, you MUST complete the appropriate form on the SAAS website You will be sent a SAAS Award letter, bring this with you to enrolment.

21. Application Processes • There are slightly different application processes depending on whether you will be an Erasmus student, a SAAS funded student or a postgraduate student • Your International Office can advise and assist you or you can contact UWS for guidance • Key things to remember after you have applied: • You need an UNCONDITIONAL offer before you can come to the University or reserve a room in accommodation • Once you know your end of year results from your University in Poland, you need to submit these to us straightaway to enable us to convert your offer to unconditional and to secure your accommodation • Your International Office can confirm your results to us by e-mail so please notify them as soon as your results are known

22. Application Processes There are different application processes depending on circumstances: I am an Erasmus student I am coming for 1 trimester I am coming for one academic year (2 trimesters) I am applying to more than ONE UK university I am applying to ONLY UWS Apply DIRECT using Exchange Application Form Please contact UWS in the New Year to find out if a Direct Application form is available Apply using UCAS

23. Application Processes I am a SAAS funded undergraduate student I am coming for one academic year (2 trimesters) I am applying to more than ONE UK university I am applying to ONLY UWS Apply using UCAS Please contact UWS in the New Year to find out if a Direct Application form is available

24. Application Processes - Postgraduate I am a postgraduate student Apply DIRECT to the University. Download application form from the University website.

25. EU 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.

26. Contact Details E-mail: overseas@uws.ac.uk Website: www.uws.ac.uk