Located in the centre of Paisley, Scotland’s largest town, the campus is just 10 minutes by train from Glasgow, one of Europe’s most exciting and dynamic cities.
Combining Paisley’s rich history and heritage with modern teaching and study facilities, UWS Paisley Campus offers a vibrant learning environment just a short journey from Glasgow.
Home to around 10,000 students, the campus brings together a diverse academic community across areas including business, computing, social sciences, engineering, science, health, nursing and midwifery.
Campus highlights:
Campus Features

Our Robertson Trust Library and Learning Resource Centre provides excellent study resources - home to 200,000 volumes, reference journals and comprehensive electronic study materials, the library has 950 reader spaces, a computer lab and interactive video players for language materials.

There are numerous computer labs located around the Paisley Campus, and work stations in the Library and Students' Union. All students have free, unlimited access to their email and the internet.

Our new £5 million Students' Union provides an excellent place to socialise and unwind. Not only is the building a stunning piece of contemporary architecture, it also houses a coffee shop, main bar, games area, cafeteria and a 450 capacity events area.
The Doctor of Business Administration is a professional doctorate for experienced managers and leaders who want to combine doctoral-level research with practical business application.
The MSc Psychology (Conversion) course is a British Psychological Society-accredited conversion degree for graduates who want to develop core psychology knowledge and progress towards psychology-related careers or further study.
The MSc Applied Social Science course develops broad, applied knowledge of social science research and contemporary social and political issues in a global context.
The MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice course explores theoretical and applied criminology, preparing you to analyse contemporary issues in criminal justice policy and practice.
The MSc Policy Analysis and Global Governance course develops advanced understanding of public policy, global governance and the organisations working to address complex global challenges.
The MSc Politics and Social Justice course explores political change, globalisation and social justice, helping you analyse contemporary challenges from local to global contexts.
The MSc Quality Management course develops advanced knowledge of quality systems, continuous improvement and professional practice for roles across industry and business.
The MSc Sustainable Technology and Management course develops advanced knowledge of sustainability, sustainable technologies and the practical skills needed to support net zero and responsible innovation with a specialist focus on sustainable operations and management.
The MSc Sustainable Technology and Environment course develops advanced knowledge of sustainability, sustainable technologies and the practical skills needed to support net zero and responsible innovation with a specialist focus on environmental systems and pollution control.
The MSc Sustainable Technology and Energy course develops advanced knowledge of sustainability, sustainable technologies and the practical skills needed to support net zero and responsible innovation with a specialist focus on sustainable energy and energy recovery.
The MSc Sustainable Technology course develops advanced knowledge of sustainability, sustainable technologies and the practical skills needed to support net zero and responsible innovation.
MSc Information Technology with Web Development combines a common foundation in business information technology with a specialist pathway in web development.
Paisley is the largest town in Scotland, located just a few miles from Glasgow.
Once a quiet market town, Paisley was transformed into an international hub for textile design and production during the Industrial Revolution.
In the present day, Paisley is a vibrant town with a lively music and entertainment scene alongside a great selection of shops, museums and attractions combined with excellent travel connections across Scotland and its own international airport.