ALUMNI Benefits

Besides being part of an extensive worldwide professional and academic network, which will help develop your career, you will be delighted to know that UWS alumni are eligible for a range of benefits. 

20% discount on Masters’ Degree tuition fees for UWS Alumni

If you are a former student of the university, you are automatically a member of our Alumni Association and may be eligible for a 20% discount on masters’ degree tuition fees* for full-time study. Please contact Fundraising & Alumni at alumni@uws.ac.uk to confirm your eligibility.

If you are an existing UWS undergraduate student and wish to progress on to a UWS master's degree, not only can you take advantage of our 20% master's degree tuition fee discount*, you can also fast-track your application. 

* This discount cannot be combined with any other tuition fee discount or scholarship. Applies to self-funding UWS Alumni / completing students enrolled in a UWS master's degree on a full-time study basis at one of our Scottish campuses. This offer does not apply to PGDE, MEng, PgCert or PgDip programmes of study. To qualify, students are required to have studied at UWS, or a previous higher education institution which is now part of UWS, for at least one year and meet the master's degree entry requirements.

20% discount on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses for UWS Alumni*

UWS delivers a wide range of professional courses from half-day workshops, accredited professional certificates to academic modules tailor-made to help you take that next step in your career. See the full range of CPD courses.

If you are a former student of the university, you are automatically a member of our Alumni Association and may be eligible for a 10% discount on CPD courses at UWS.

Please contact Development & Alumni at alumni@uws.ac.uk to confirm your eligibility and discount code.

(*To qualify, students are required to have studied at UWS, or a previous higher education institution which is now part of UWS, for at least one year and meet entry requirements.)

Careers Advice

UWS Alumni can continue to access careers advice from the Careers Team for up to five years after graduation.

The Careers Team hosts a dedicated careers website for Alumni offering relevant information, advice and guidance, along with appointment and event booking. Click here to register your Alumni Account.

Once registered you will receive log in details to give you access to a range of resources including:

  • Your Unique Way to Success Career Guides
  • Effective Job Hunting
  • CV and Job Application Advice
  • Recruitment Processes
  • Appointment and Event Booking

Already registered? Click here to log in with your personal email address and your password.

You can also register an Alumni Account on the UWS TargetConnect Vacancies website.

If you have any problems accessing any of the Careers resources please email careers@uws.ac.uk

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Mentoring

Many recent graduates benefit from being paired up with a mentor from the alumni community.

Mentors are selected to offer relevant experience of your profession or sector. They act as guides and sounding-boards for your career development. Email alumni@uws.ac.uk if you would like to mentor or be mentored.

Money Advice for Graduating Students

When you are no longer a student, it is important to review your finances and understand how this change can impact your entitlement to funding, such as benefits. We have collated the information below to help you.

If you had a student bank account and/or overdraft it is important to talk to your bank about this. You might need to change the type of bank account you have and will need to understand how your overdraft will change, and how long you might have to repay this before interest is added.

Anytime your income changes, whether it is increasing or decreasing, it is a good idea to review your financial commitments and prepare a budget. We recommend the Money Advice Service Budget Planner, which is a free online tool that helps you assess your money situation. You can create an account which will allow you to log in and update your budget regularly, which is the best way to stay on top of your finances and get the most out of your money.

You may have been in receipt of some benefits during your studies, but it is important to remember that your student status may have impacted this. Now that you are no longer a student, you should ensure you are reassessed for benefits in order to access your full entitlement. The world of benefits can be complex, so we recommend you get advice from a professional, such as Citizens Advice Scotland, Turn2Us, or advice centres in your local authority.

Alumni Shopping Perks

We know that you will be missing your student discount so we have teamed up with Perks - an exclusive shopping platform offering over 30,000 unique discounts - for alumni to save money. There are virtual FREE courses for kids and adults, focused on fitness and fun and discounts for buying goods, updating your wardrobe or planning a trip.

To Register go to the Perks website and click ‘Register for Free’

  • Step 1 – Type your email address, and select ‘University of the West of Scotland Alumni’
  • Step 2 - Enter the company code ‘uwsalumnisavings’ and click ‘Create my Account’

(Please note this platform is not operated by UWS - please check their terms and conditions before registering.)

Free Campus Library Access

You can borrow up to five books for four weeks at a time from any campus library. To apply, bring your ID and proof of graduation (a copy of your qualification certificate would be ideal) to your local campus library.

Sport facilities and membership

Alumni can access the University's sport facilities for a special rate and will also receive a discounted fee on gym membership. Please bring your ID and proof of graduation (a copy of your qualification certificate would be ideal) to your local campus sports centre.

Wellbeing Support

There are lots of great resources for help and advice with your mental and physical wellbeing on NHS Inform Healthy Living website.

The organisation Breathing Space offer guided self-help and coaching free of charge

Last updated: 20/03/2025