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Bristol, UWE

(4.4)
125 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2025 ranking
64
75
68

Overview

University information
Level of study
Undergraduate 68%Postgraduate 32%
Mode of study
Full-time 87%Part-time 13%
Gender ratio
Female 51%Male 48%Other 0%
Where students come from
International 14%UK 86%
Number of students
37,170
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

Source: Bristol, UWE
Tuition Fees
  • First year tuition fees for UK students are £9,250 for all courses.
  • International students pay between £9,250 and £13,500 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £13,500.
Job prospects

Undergraduate

£23k

Average graduate salary

89%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

92%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates

Open Day

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.

Source: Bristol, UWE

Courses

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Here are this uni's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

144 UCAS points

Architecture

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Frenchay Campus

136 UCAS points

Optometry

MSci 4 Years full-time 2025

Glenside Campus

136 UCAS points

Architecture and Planning

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Frenchay Campus

128 UCAS points

Filmmaking

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

City Campus

128 UCAS points

Physiotherapy

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Glenside Campus

128 UCAS points

Psychology with Criminology

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

Frenchay Campus

128 UCAS points

Paramedic Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Glenside Campus

128 UCAS points

Psychology

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Frenchay Campus

128 UCAS points

Paramedic Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Glenside Campus

128 UCAS points

Psychology

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

Frenchay Campus

128 UCAS points

Psychology with Criminology

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Frenchay Campus

120 UCAS points

Mathematics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Frenchay Campus

120 UCAS points

Mechatronics Engineering

MEng 4 Years full-time 2025

Frenchay Campus

120 UCAS points

Criminology with Psychology

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Frenchay Campus

120 UCAS points

Criminology and Sociology

BA (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

Frenchay Campus

120 UCAS points

Aerospace Engineering

MEng 5 Years sandwich 2025

Frenchay Campus

120 UCAS points

Biomedical Science

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

Frenchay Campus

120 UCAS points

Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies

MEng 4 Years full-time 2025

Frenchay Campus

120 UCAS points

Midwifery

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Glenside Campus

120 UCAS points

Real Estate

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

Frenchay Campus

Reviews & discussions

(4.4)
Based on 125 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
31%
3 star
11%
2 star
1%
1 star
0%
All reviews

Showing 32 reviews

2nd year student

Three stars: Good

(3)

1 year ago

2nd year student

I feel my university is really supportive as many of the lecturers will go above and beyond to support you if you are struggling and reply so quickly to emails. Sometimes the organisation is a bit last minute and stressful when you are doing placement and 2 essays all at once, however, the staff do ...

(4)

1 year ago

Graduate

Five stars: Excellent

(5)

2 years ago

1st year student

Five stars: Excellent

(5)

2 years ago

Foundation year student

Overall great. There're a good balance of practical and theory lectures.

(4)

2 years ago

3rd year student

Five stars: Excellent

(5)

2 years ago

Undergraduate students were asked to rate their universities on each of the following attributes. You can see their ratings here, along with whether these ratings are high, medium or low in comparison to other universities.

77%

Nightlife

high

51%

Political

med

60%

Creative

med

61%

Sporty

med

65%

Student Union

med

Source: University Student Reviews and Survey

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.

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

83%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

91%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

80%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

80%

low

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

82%

med

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

83%

med

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

82%

low

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

82%

med

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

77%

med

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

81%

med

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

80%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

69%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

73%

low

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

76%

med

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

83%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

84%

med

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

74%

med

How well organised is your course?

69%

med

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

85%

med

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

90%

med

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

87%

med

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

62%

med

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

76%

low

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

76%

med

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

68%

low

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

87%

med

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

78%

med

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

78%

med

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

84%

med

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

81%

low

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

61%

low

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

77%

med

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

77%

med

Chat with the university

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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