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UWE Bristol is based across three campuses in the city of Bristol. An exciting and diverse city, with a large student population, it鈥檚 an exciting place to live and study. Bristol is also a centre of industry with many opportunities for networking and graduate employment on its doorstep.
UWE Bristol has an excellent reputation which has grown in recent years. Over GBP 拢300 million has been invested in campus facilities over the last six years.
The university has an excellent reputation amongst employers, with 91 percent of its graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey results released by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2023).
Its strong campus community is home to over 160 sports clubs and societies, centred around the new Students鈥� Union building, which is at the heart of campus life. International Students are made to feel at home with programmes to help them settle in, including orientation, day trips and events throughout the year. The university provides excellent support for its international community, and was nominated as Whatuni International University of the Year 2022.
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UWE Bristol is its offering to students, both in terms of teaching and courses, and the campus environment, with over GBP 拢300 million being invested in facilities in the last six years, including:
拢15,707 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, for details
拢14,954 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, for details
拢5,140 Living costs
拢4,560 To live on campus
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:
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).
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 Bristol offers a Pre-Sessional English course for students who don鈥檛 meet the requirements.
As well as English proficiency, students will also need to have relevant qualifications, and applicants will need to check which qualifications are accepted.
UWE Bristol 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.
UWE Bristol offers over 600 courses across a huge breadth of subjects, at undergraduate, postgraduate, professional or short course level, and across these disciplines is rated as excellent.
The university鈥檚 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 workspaces to practical laboratories. There are also extensive online resources and mentoring and tutoring options to help students tailor support to their academic needs.
There are 10 schools at UWE Bristol, across :
There are excellent student support services available at UWE Bristol, and with the new students鈥� union bringing all support networks together, it鈥檚 easy for students to get the help they need. The university was rated Gold for student experience (Teaching Excellence Framework, 2023), highlighting the superb level of support which enhances the student experience. Services include:
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.
UWE Bristol help students with any complex issues that arise while they鈥檙e studying to help them get the most out of their university experience. Students can get support with everything from personal circumstances to course issues and coping with workloads. Students can make appointments online or have their appointment over the phone if they need to.
Before students arrive, they鈥檒l 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.
UWE Bristol also encourages students to engage in preparation programmes, like Thrive, PrepUWE and Starting Block. Several of these are online and can be started before students arrive in the UK.
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.
UWE Bristol has invested wisely in providing its students with a superb range of , which bring opportunities to expand theoretical learning with hands-on practical experience. Facilities include simulated professional environments, such as a crime scene house and mock courtroom, as well as technology-rich spaces for animation and games development, fully equipped laboratories, and a greenhouse.
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 Campus Library is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for student use.
For students who wish to live in university accommodation, the university can guarantee a place from 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.
The students鈥� union recently had a GBP 10 million investment to move the entire offering to one location on campus. With a bar, caf茅, terraces, meeting areas and seating, it鈥檚 the heart of student life on campus. Students can join one of the over 160 networks, societies and clubs that are affiliated with the students鈥� union, a great place to pursue new interests with like-minded people.
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.
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