University of the West of England

UWE Bristol is continuously improving its offer to students, both in terms of teaching and courses and the built environment, with over GBP 300 million being invested in facilities onsite up to 2020.

New Science Labs

Opened in 2019 after a GBP 7 million redevelopment, the Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences is now home to the Lab Zone, a series of connected research labs and spaces for teaching. Undergraduate and postgraduate students of subjects like conservation, biomedical and environmental science can make use of the labs, which are also home to cutting-edge research.

Bristol Business School

A GBP 55 million building, the new home of the Bristol Business School, serves 5500 students across seven floors. It includes showcase law courts and a Bloomberg City Trading room so students can gain hands-on experience, as well as a collaborative space for business and students to come together.

Hillside Gardens

A brand new sports facility, it includes floodlit pitches, undercover seating for spectators, training grids and warm-up area.

City Campus

An investment of over GBP 10 million into the City Campus has brought cutting-edge resources for the highly successful Art and Design & Film and Journalism departments. These new, modern facilities prepare students for the world of work, encouraging them to develop their experience across a range of disciplines and creative practices.

Engineering Building

Scheduled to open in 2020, this new and collaborative learning space will enhance the cutting-edge teaching in the Faculty of Environment and Technology. New facilities will include engine test cells, wind tunnels and new learning spaces

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. UWE Bristol was awarded a gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework, the highest standard available. 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.

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.

All this has led to excellent feedback in student surveys, with 89% of students satisfied with their university experience (National Student Survey 2018), placing it in the top ten of all UK universities. UWE Bristol is continuously improving this offer to students through its Learning 2020 agenda, a series of aspirations to ensure teaching continues to be of the highest standard. With focuses on innovative learning environments, building communities and practice-based learning, it puts student needs at the heart of the University’s offering.

There are fourteen departments at UWE Bristol across four faculties:

Arts, Creative Industries and Education

The faculty has 6000 students and 445 staff. The department of Art and Design offers courses such as Curating, Graphic Design and Fashion Textiles, and was ranked 15^th in the UK for Filmmaking. The School of Film and Journalism offers courses including Animation and Virtual Reality. The department of Arts and Cultural Industries offers courses such as History and Creative and Professional Writing. The department of Education and Childhood courses include Early Childhood and Education.

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, 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.

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).

Postgraduate

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 that 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.

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

There are a number of scholarships available for international students.

Undergraduate

The International Business Scholarship is awarded to international students who are enrolled on the BA (Hons) International Business Programme. It offers 50% tuition fees for the first year of study to one student, and GBP 1500 off tuition fees to a further four students. Applicants must meet the course requirements, be self-funded and have been offered a place to apply.

Postgraduate

The Chancellor’s and Millennium Scholarships award 50% tuition fees to one student each. The awarded scholar will be required to undertake an internship with the International Office, and contribute as an ambassador for the university.

The MBA Scholarship awards 50% tuition fees for international students undertaking the MBA. Applicants must have at least three years’ experience in an organisation, as well as relevant qualifications and meet English language requirements.

The Faculty of Health and Applied Science MSc Scholarship offers three students 50% tuition fees to undertake study of an eligible MSc in the faculty.

The Faculty of Health and Applied Science’s Dean’s Scholarship offers one student full tuition fees for an eligible MSc in the faculty.

International Sport Scholarship

If you are a high performing athlete, UWE Bristol offers exceptional opportunities to pursue your sporting ambitions with International Sport Scholarships offering 30% tuition fee discount plus a comprehensive performance sport support package. Recipients of this are required to become university ambassadors and perform the associated duties over the course of their programme.

Academic Facilities

The exceptional academic facilities offer students the chance to get practical experience whilst studying their course, and include: animation studios, mock courtrooms, greenhouse, crime scene house, laboratories, games studio and a flight simulator, with new state-of-the-art facilities being added every year.

Libraries

There are libraries on every campus, which are open to all students and include a range of online and print resources. Students also have access to a range of study spaces for both quiet and collaborative work. Frenchay Library is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for student use.

Accommodation

For students who wish to live in university accommodation, there are a range of options available across the campuses at a competitive rate. Living in campus accommodation can be a great way to meet new people and be part of the active community on campus.

Student Union

The Student Union recently had a GBP 10 million investment to move the entire offering to one location on campus. With a bar, café, terraces, meeting areas and seating, it is the heart of student life on campus. Students can join one of the over 140 networks, societies and clubs that are affiliated with the Student Union, a great place to pursue new interests with likeminded people.

Sports

The Centre for Sport has excellent facilities including fitness suites, a sports hall, squash courts, climbing wall and astro pitches. The Hillside Gardens multi-sports pitches opened in 2018, home to the football, lacrosse, rugby and American football teams.