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Diverse local nightlife Political City Campus

UCAS code: B78

The University of Bristol is world-renowned with a reputation for academic excellence and has a vibrant student community that's passionate about everything from volunteering to hot air ballooning. Come to Bristol to earn a brilliant degree, develop interests and make life-long friends. It's easy to get involved: our students take part in 192 societies and 52 sports clubs.
Source: University of Bristol Union

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How students describe this university

Source: The Which? University student survey
We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Creative

62%

MED

Political

74%

HIGH

Sporty

69%

MED

Varied union activities

68%

MED

Diverse local nightlife

84%

HIGH

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA
% of graduates in work or further study 94% LOW
Average graduate salary £25k HIGH
Student satisfaction score 82% MED

Number of students

27,370

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

73%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

2%

of students are part-time

Male / Female

46%

of students are male

Young / Mature

6%

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

17%

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

702 comments (168 students)

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      Relying on parents

      2018, 1st year, Pre Clinical Medicine

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    • Course

      My course is excellent. It regularly receives 100% satisfaction on NUS surveys. The content is at times dense, however I...

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      2018, 2nd year, Engineering Design

      Course

      My course is excellent. It regularly receives 100% satisfaction on NUS surveys. The content is at times dense, however I believe that only makes it more worth the 9 grand annual tuition fee. The lectures are all available and supportive. There are regular drop in sessions and opportunities for feedback after each topic in almost all modules. As a smaller course, it means every cohort is a close knit group and means I am part of a fantastic student community that spans all years of study. There is also a committee for the course that organises fun events like pub quizzes and formals. I definitely would recommend my course to anyone interested in engineering as a career.

      2018, 2nd year, Engineering Design

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    • Accommodation

      Housing is very expensive here, definitely consider whether you are prepared to pay £6000 a year for housing. In terms of...

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      2018, 2nd year, Engineering Design

      Accommodation

      Housing is very expensive here, definitely consider whether you are prepared to pay £6000 a year for housing. In terms of facilities, there's plenty of places to eat out and many clubs that cater to all tastes in music. Transport is great too, with many buses and notably active cycling scene. I would like to live closer to campus than I am now, however it can be hard to find reasonably priced, well connected and comfortable accommodation all at once with tough competition even if you're not a student.

      2018, 2nd year, Engineering Design

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    • Support

      Did not seek help as the problem is not unique to me and my financial problems are not to severe.

      2018, 2nd year, Engineering Design

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    • Scholarship

      Scholarship from the course as I performed well in the assessment. Bursaries available for those in need.

      2018, 2nd year, Engineering Design

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    • Accommodation

      Redland, a popular student area, but neighbours are also families. Quite far from amenities and a 25 minute walk from uni....

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      2018, 2nd year, Integrated Engineering

      Accommodation

      Redland, a popular student area, but neighbours are also families. Quite far from amenities and a 25 minute walk from uni. Chose as less expensive. Would not live there again as too far from amenities and personally do not like the house.

      2018, 2nd year, Integrated Engineering

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