Overview

About this University

UWE Bristol is one of the most popular universities and largest higher education providers in Britain. Spread across three campuses in Bristol, UWE Bristol is home to over 30,000 students and welcomes international students from around the world.

The university houses 13 departments which offer over 600 programmes at professional, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Students can choose from a wide variety of programmes in subject areas including arts, journalism, business, law, architecture, engineering, computer science, environment, health and social sciences.

Bristol is well recognised for its top-quality education and training. A University Alliance university, UWE Bristol’s collaborations with leading employers like Rolls Royce, CERN and the BBC further enhance students’ learning experience and exposure to industrial opportunities.

Students at UWE Bristol can benefit from its state-of-the-art facilities including the latest learning spaces and accommodation, which are part of the GBP 300 million campus development over the last six years.

With 90.2 per cent of its students in work or further study 15 months after graduation, UWE Bristol is considered as the ‘go to’ university among employers. Students can make use of the university’s strong career support (career fairs, recruitment events), its industry links (internships) and its 304,000-strong alumni to build a network of professional contacts and kickstart their careers.

University Ranking

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Graduate outcomes

Degree programmes at UWE Bristol are designed to include hands-on and practical experience, so students begin thinking about possible career paths from the moment they start their degrees.

A number of courses include partnerships with employers, and more than 8000 industry placements were undertaken by UWE Bristol students in 2018/19. Some courses, such as construction, computing and engineering, include opportunities for mentoring and a chance to get to know potential employers in a more substantial way, providing invaluable insight into their future industry.

The annual careers fair includes over 180 employers from a number of sectors, and the InfoHub advertised over 3500 vacancies for UWE Bristol students and graduates in 2019/2020.

All this means UWE Bristol students can leave university ready for the workplace, with 90.2 per cent of graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation.

What’s new

University Growth and Improvements

UWE Bristol is continuously improving its offering to students, both in terms of teaching and courses, and the campus environment, with over GBP 300 million being invested in facilities in the last six years, including:

• GBP 7 million redevelopment of the university’s science labs, for student research and undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• GBP 55 million investment in a new business school building, which offers 5,500 students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work in a collaborative space.
• GBP 5 million investment in a new optometry and clinical skills centre, providing students with a practical learning space for trainee optometrists, paramedics and occupational therapy.
• Over GBP 10 million investment in the university’s City campus bringing cutting edge resources for the universities award winning film studios.
• A brand-new state-of-the-art multi-million Engineering building.
• New student accommodation is being built on Frenchay Campus for over 2,200 student, with the first 900 rooms available from September 2023

Finances

How much will it cost?Average tuition fees per year

13,44,961Undergraduate

13,36,240Postgraduate

Living costs

3,72,093Living costs

4,29,919To live on campus

Discover scholarships

Bristol provides scholarship for students enrolling for the courses offered by them

Eligibility

Entry requirements

Entrance requirements vary based on where a student is applying from and what course they are applying for. There are some general guidelines for applying across the university, including English Language requirements:

Undergraduate

Students will need an IELTS score of 6.0 (with 5.5 in each component), a TOEFL iBT score of 80 or above (including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in speaking), a Cambridge CPE or CAE at grade C if taken before 2015 or 169 overall (with no less than 162 in each skill) if after 2015 or a Pearson score of 50 (with at least 51 in each component).

Postgraduates

Students will need an IELTS score of 6.5 (with 5.5 in each component), a TOEFL iBT score of 90 or above (including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in speaking), a Cambridge CPE or CAE at grade C if taken before 2015 or 176 overall (with no less than 162 in each skill) if after 2015, or a Pearson score of 58 (with at least 51 in each component).

A number of other qualifications will also be considered and UWE offers a Pre-Sessional English course for students who don’t meet the requirements.

As well as English proficiency, students will also need to have relevant qualifications, and applicants will need to check by country which qualifications are accepted.

Pathway Courses

UWE works in partnership with Kaplan to offer pathways to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through the UWE Bristol International college which is integrated into the university campus.

Department and Faculty

Teaching quality

UWE Bristol offers over 600 courses across a huge breadth of subjects, at undergraduate, postgraduate, professional or short course level, and teaching across these disciplines is rated as excellent. The university’s expert academics are leaders in their field, and a number of them have been awarded National Teaching Fellowships to recognise their work. The teaching staff represent an international team of academics with superb communication skills, who are enthusiastic about the success of their students.

As well as dedicated staff, UWE Bristol provides excellent facilities to support students in a productive learning environment, from libraries and work spaces to practical laboratories. There are also extensive online resources, and mentoring and tutoring options that can help students tailor support to their academic needs.

Department structure

There are 13 departments and schools at UWE Bristol, across four faculties:

Arts, Creative Industries and Education

The faculty has 6000 students and 445 staff. The school of Art and Design offers courses such as Curating, Graphic Design, Illustration and Fashion Communication. The school of Creative and Cultural Industries offers courses such as History and Creative and Professional Writing. The department of Education and Childhood courses include Early Childhood Development.

Business and Law

The faculty is based in a GBP 55 million building. The Bristol Business School is home to the Bristol MBA, as well as courses including Marketing, Banking and Finance, and Accounting and Finance. The Bristol Law School prepares students for a future practising law, with courses such as European and International Law and Business and Law.

Environment and Technology

The faculty has over 6000 students and 450 staff. The department of Architecture and the Built Environment offers courses including Architecture, which is ranked 6th in the UK, Real Estate and interior architecture. The department of Computer Science and Creative Technologies offers courses including Audio and Music Technology and Games Technology. The department of Engineering Design and Mathematics offers courses like Aerospace Engineering and Robotics. The department of Geography and Environmental Management’s courses vary from Data Science to Sustainable Development.

Health and Applied Sciences

The department of Allied Health Professionals includes specialisations in Oncology, Occupational Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation. The department of Applied Sciences offers courses such as Public Health and Forensic Science. The department of Health and Social Sciences offers courses including Criminology and Politics and International Relations.

Student support

There are excellent student support services available at UWE Bristol, and with the new student union bringing all support networks together, it’s easy for students to get the help they need. The university was ranked 6th in England for student satisfaction (Sunday Times, 2021), highlighting the superb level of support which enhances the student experience. Services include:

Wellbeing Services

There are a number of ways students can get help. With professional services on site, as well as partnerships with the NHS, UWE Bristol can help students get counselling, crisis support, advice and help or even online and text support.

Student Support Advisers

There to help with everything from personal circumstances to course issues and coping with workloads, the Student Support Advisers help those with any complex issues that arise whilst they are studying to still get the most out of their university experience. Students can make appointments online, or have their appointment over the phone if they need to.

International Study Support

Before students arrive, they already have support from the Global Centre student support team, helping to find accommodation and applying for visas. On arrival, International Student Orientation helps to settle students into their new home. Throughout their studies, international students can take advantage of day trips, events, help and advice in adjusting to a new home and a new academic experience.

Peer Assisted Learning (PAL)

This student to student support scheme can offer tailored and personal support, mentoring or workshops. Some students prefer to receive the help they need from students their own age, or students who have had similar experiences to them. The PAL scheme offers that, and for participating students, is a great way of gaining new experiences and meet new people.