Europe · GBR · Paisley

University of the West of Scotland

Recommended for Scotland, low international fees

Affordability

Why this score

Scores are computed from a transparent weighted model — every factor above is auditable, not a black box.

Costs

Tuition / yr

£15,750

Living / mo

£1,050

Intake

Sep · Jan

Eligibility & rights

Accepts alternatives to IELTS

Accepts HND qualifications

Programs

MSc Data Sciencepostgraduate

Data ScienceIELTS: not requiredMin GPA 2.5HND okIntake Sep · Jan

£15,750/yr

BSc Computer Scienceundergraduate

Scholarships & funding

GREAT Scholarships (UK)partialCountry-wide

Selected students from eligible countries; one year of postgraduate study.

Award: £10,000Deadline: 1 May 2027

Merit Scholarship — University of the West of Scotlandpartial

Scholarships available

Work while studying

Post-study work visa

Computer ScienceIELTS: not requiredMin GPA 2.0HND okIntake Sep · Jan

£15,750/yr

High-achieving international applicants; competitive, merit-based.

Award: £4,725Deadline: Rolling

Chevening ScholarshipfullCountry-wide

One-year UK master's for future leaders with 2+ years of work experience. Tuition, monthly stipend and return flights.

Award: VariesDeadline: 3 Nov 2026

Commonwealth Shared ScholarshipfullCountry-wide

Master's applicants from least-developed and lower-middle-income Commonwealth countries (incl. Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda).

Award: VariesDeadline: 16 Dec 2026

GREAT ScholarshippartialCountry-wide

£10,000 toward a one-year master's at partner UK universities; country-specific awards incl. Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria.

Award: £10,000Deadline: 30 Apr 2027