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Bristol, UWE

(4.2)
138 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2026 ranking
38
62
57
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Overview

Bristol, UWE information

Level of study
Undergraduate71%Postgraduate29%
Mode of study
Full-time94%Part-time6%
Gender ratio
Female52%Male48%Other0%
Where students come from
International18%UK82%
Number of students
35,940
Source: HESA

About Bristol, UWE

UCAS code: B80

UWE Bristol is an ambitious, progressive university based in one of the UK's most vibrant and creative cities. The university is focused on solving future challenges through outstanding learning, world-leading research and a culture of enterprise.

Based in Bristol, it's hard to find a city that's better to live and study in. Big enough to keep you busy, small enough to be friendly – whatever you're into, you'll find it all here: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/lp/ug/undergraduate-2

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Tuition fees at Bristol, UWE

No tuition fees information available.

Job prospects

Undergraduate

£24.8k

Average graduate salary

89%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

90%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Bristol, UWE

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Bristol, UWE

Bristol, UWE open days

Everyone’s needs are different, so we’re hosting in person and virtual Open Days.

Our on campus Open Days gives you the perfect opportunity to explore what we can offer you. From our facilities and services to our teaching staff and the students already here experiencing it — get a feel for the fantastic community you could join. If you prefer to do things digitally, our Virtual Open Day will help you explore UWE Bristol from the comfort of your own home.

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Courses

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Here are Bristol, UWE's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

136 UCAS points
Architecture

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Frenchay Campus

136 UCAS points
Optometry

MSci 4 Years full-time 2026

Glenside Campus

128 UCAS points
Psychology

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Frenchay Campus

128 UCAS points
Psychology with Criminology

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Frenchay Campus

128 UCAS points
Psychology with Criminology

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Frenchay Campus

128 UCAS points
Psychology

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Frenchay Campus

128 UCAS points
Architecture and Planning

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2026

Frenchay Campus

128 UCAS points
Physiotherapy

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Glenside Campus

120 UCAS points
Paramedic Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Glenside Campus

120 UCAS points
Paramedic Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Glenside Campus

120 UCAS points
Aerospace Engineering

MEng 4 Years full-time 2026

Frenchay Campus

120 UCAS points
Architecture and Environmental Engineering

BEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Frenchay Campus

120 UCAS points
Mechanical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Frenchay Campus

120 UCAS points
Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies

MEng 4 Years full-time 2026

Frenchay Campus

120 UCAS points
Biomedical Science

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Frenchay Campus

120 UCAS points
Criminology

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Frenchay Campus

120 UCAS points
Mechanical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2026

Frenchay Campus

120 UCAS points
Criminology with Psychology

BSc (Hons) 6 Years part-time 2026

Frenchay Campus

120 UCAS points
Diagnostic Radiography

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Glenside Campus

120 UCAS points
Mathematics

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Frenchay Campus

Bristol, UWE reviews

(4.2)
Based on 138 reviews from Bristol, UWE's students and alumni
5 star
57%
4 star
31%
3 star
11%
2 star
1%
1 star
0%
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3rd year

Architecture

Anything is useless indeed in this university!

(1)

3 months ago

3rd year

Architecture

Awful, step away from this university and choose any other university.

(1)

3 months ago

3rd year

Architecture

They took my money for nothing, they don’t help or support students by any means! They help you poorly as if you’re begging from them!!!! As if you’re not paying for studying!!

(1)

3 months ago

3rd year

Architecture

It’s a shame to call this an educational institution for students.

(1)

3 months ago

3rd year

Architecture

This university is a disgrace. Instead of dealing with it properly, UWE turned on me. They accused me of making up the story during Stage One of the complaint process, and Stage Two has been dragged out endlessly without any resolution. Worse, I was treated badly after speaking up. I faced retalia...

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3 months ago

3rd year

Architecture

This university is a disgrace. Instead of dealing with it properly, UWE turned on me. They accused me of making up the story during Stage One of the complaint process, and Stage Two has been dragged out endlessly without any resolution. Worse, I was treated badly after speaking up. I faced retalia...

(1)

3 months ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

87%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

83%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

82%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

85%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

86%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

85%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

85%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

79%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

85%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

83%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

74%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

79%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

79%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

79%

med

How well organised is your course?

74%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

87%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

91%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

88%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

71%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

81%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

82%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

74%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

89%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

82%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

82%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

85%

med

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

85%

med

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

70%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

79%

med

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

83%

med

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Hi, we're UWE Bristol! Please feel free to ask us any questions.

If you're looking for a university that will help set you up for success, you've come to the right place. We have courses developed with your future career in mind, and facilities designed to inspire you. Choose UWE Bristol and you'll be welcomed into a community which will challenge, excite and support you.

Get in touch uwe.ac.uk +44 (0)117 32 82162 [email protected] @UWEBristol

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