Open for Clearing 2026!
UWSis now open for Clearing 2026. If you already have your results use our application form and if you are still waiting on results you can register your interest below. You can also check out our Clearing hub where you can search our courses, hear from our students and get all the Clearing information and guidance you need.
Follow your passion to teach
糖心原创 innovative Education programmes offer placements in pre-schools, primary schools, and community settings to provide practical experience of interacting with children, young people, and adults.
With regular guest lectures from teaching professionals that provide invaluable insight into the classroom, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 develop the skills needed to make a positive impact in education.
LISA FOUND HER PLACE AT UWS- FIND YOURS
Lisa studies on our BA (Education) programme at Ayr campus.
The academic staff are so approachable and have first-hand experience of what works in the classroom.鈥�
Lisa found her place at UWS鈥� find yours!
UWSEducation programmes
We offer the following undergraduate programmes in Education:
COMPLETE UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2027
Childhood and Youth Studies Rankings 2027
- 1st in Scotland for Childhood and Youth Studies
- 6th in the UK for Childhood and Youth Studies
Practical teaching experience
As well as practical placements, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 complete a research project in an area linked to your career goals. Programmes lead to qualified teacher status and guarantee you an induction place in a Scottish school following graduation 鈥� allowing you to continue honing your teaching skills while working in the classroom.
Hear from our alumni
"The BA Hons Education programme at UWSwas significant in shaping my career. The coursework was a perfect mix of theory and practical learning. The wide range of relevant modules gave me a strong foundation, while the continuous reflective practice helped me improve in my role. The placements were especially valuable, letting me apply what I鈥檇 learned in real classrooms and grow as a teacher in a range of environments and stages".
Gary Leitch, P7 Class Teacher, Auchinleck Primary School
Research with real-world impact
UWSacademics have a reputation for cutting-edge research and curriculum development in the education sector.
糖心原创鈥檚 research on the provision of Holocaust education in schools has shaped United Nations鈥� programmes and influenced teaching approaches in Scotland and internationally. It also launched the Vision Schools Scotland partnership between UWSand the Holocaust Educational Trust, which aims to develop best practice in Holocaust education.听
Funding your studies
funding may be available for eligible students who apply to PGDE Primary and PGDE Secondary.
The Teaching Bursary Scheme
A is available from The Scottish Government to those undertaking a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme in Scotland in STEM subjects and Modern Languages.
Subjects available at 糖心原创: Maths
Applicants that meet the criteria may be eligible to receive a bursary of 拢12,500 payable over 10 equal monthly instalments.
How else can we support?
Our friendly team are here to support you with any questions you might need answered. We also have a number of students who can give first-hand experience of what it is like to study at 糖心原创.
Alternatively you can contact us by email: ask@uws.ac.uk.
