University of the West of England, Bristol
UWE Bristol is one of the UK’s most popular universities. 28,000 students study either in Bristol or at one of its overseas partner universities. The University strives to ensure that students are equipped for the future they want – academically, professionally and emotionally. They collaborate with industry and the public sector to identify skills shortages, develop courses and provide work placements for students. A focus on real-world learning experiences means graduates are adaptable, enterprising and ready for work. And the results speak for themselves. Over 95% of UWE Bristol graduates are in work or further study six months after graduating. (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education 2018)
There are over 450 courses to choose from with teaching attracting a gold rating in the 2018 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), the Government’s higher education ranking system. This means the University is among a select number of UK institutions that deliver the highest quality of teaching, learning and graduation outcomes for students.
UWE Bristol’s research has impact. Many staff are leaders in their field and are helping industry and governments to make positive changes. The University’s research with Dove’s Self-Esteem Project has helped deliver body confidence education to 29 million young people in 140 countries and Pee Power has turned urine into electricity at Glastonbury Festival. Whether it’s in the classroom or working on live projects, research brings the most up-to-date thinking to students learning.
The University also gets great student ratings, coming 11th of all UK universities for overall student satisfaction and 7th of all universities in England, according to the National Student Survey (NSS) 2019.
There are over 600 courses on offer at UWE, with the option of incorporating a sandwich year into your degree course. The university uses the UCAS points system for entry requirements and usually asks for an average of 300 points, though it varies from course to course. As a new university it will gladly access alternative qualifications including national diplomas and access courses.
Generally speaking, undergraduate courses for UK/EU students are £9,000 and £10,700 for international students. Postgraduate fees average around £5,000 for taught courses.
UWE has an extensive array of facilities spread across its many campuses, and, in 2008, it doubled in size, with an £80 million student village and sports facilities added to the mix. Most recently, the new Wallscourt Park residences have been built for 2014 intake. UWE Bristol also plans to open a new Students' Union building in Summer 2015 as well as a new building for the Faculty of Business and Law to open in 2016.
Accommodation is on offer across the University of the West of England's various campuses and in the city centre too for those who want to experience the best of campus and city life. From self-catered rooms to studio flats, in accommodation for hundreds of students or a tight knit community, whatever you want the university can help you find it.
Attending an open day at the University of the West of England is the best way to decide whether it's the right place to study for you! Get a feel of the campus by touring its facilities and its accommodation, and learn more about the course you'll be on by talking to current students and staff members and attend subject talks.
