University of Bristol
Since Bristol was founded in 1876, we’ve had a reputation for doing things a little differently. Bristol was the first institute of higher education in the UK to admit women on an equal basis with men. More recently, in 2019, we became the first UK university to declare a climate emergency.
Bristol is one of the top ten universities in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2022). We’re a member of the Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities and one of the country's top five for research (THE analysis of REF 2014).
We welcome students and staff from over 150 countries, creating an exciting and diverse community.
Explore your postgraduate options at our upcoming Summer events. Details will be available in April 2022.

Our programmes
Bristol offers postgraduate degrees in a wide range of subject areas across our six faculties: Arts, Engineering, Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Science, and Social Sciences and Law.
Most taught postgraduate programmes lead to a master’s qualification (MA, MSc, MRes, LLM) and last one year full-time or two years part-time.
Living in Bristol
Our University is at the heart of Bristol, a historic, lively and green city in the south-west of England. Bristol is less than two hours from London, while also being close to beautiful countryside in Somerset, Devon, and Wales. We've got a lively arts and music scene, sustainable credentials and a thriving modern economy. It's the perfect place for postgraduate study.
Explore our beautiful city campus with our 360-degree virtual tour. You can also visit Bristol for a guided tour with one of our current postgraduates.
Careers
The University's outstanding reputation makes our students highly attractive to employers. Bristol is ranked joint seventh in the UK for graduate employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022).
A postgraduate degree from Bristol can equip you with the skills and experience to help you go further in your professional field. Our strong industry connections mean you’ll be well prepared for your future career. The Careers Service offers expert advice and events specifically for postgraduates.
Facilities
The University is continually investing in facilities and technology for our students. In recent years we have committed around £700 million to campus development projects. These ambitious plans will transform our campuses, buildings and facilities and enhance your university experience.
Funding
Bristol master's students are eligible for the UK government’s Postgraduate Loans Scheme.
We have recently launched the Bristol Master's Scholarship. 50 awards of £2,000 are available for talented UK students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Our Think Big scholarships for international students can help you fund your tuition fees.
Visit the University website for the latest finance information and to search for funding.
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Department / School information and available programmes:
Programme List:
- Anthropology - MA
- Black Humanities - MA
- Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship - MSc
- Chinese-English Audiovisual Translation - MA
- Chinese-English Translation - MA
- Comparative Literatures and Cultures - MA
- Composition of Music for Film and Television - MA
- Creative Innovation and Entrepreneurship - MA
- Creative Writing - MA
- English Literature - MA
- Film and Television - MA
- History - MA
- History of Art - MA
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship - MSc
- Logic and Philosophy of Mathematics - MA
- Medieval Studies - MA
- Migration and Mobility Studies - MSc
- Music - MA
- Philosophy - MA
- Philosophy - PGDip
- Philosophy and History of Science - MA
- Philosophy of Biological and Cognitive Sciences - MA
- Philosophy of Physics - MA
- Religion - MA
- Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship - MSc
- Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship - MSc
- Translation - MA
Programme List:
- Advanced Composites - MSc
- Advanced Microelectronic Systems Engineering - MSc
- Biomedical Engineering - MSc
- Communication Networks and Signal Processing - MSc
- Digital Health - MSc
- Earthquake Engineering and Infrastructure Resilience - MSc
- Engineering Mathematics - MSc
- Engineering with Management - MSc
- Financial Technology with Data Science - MSc
- Image and Video Communications and Signal Processing - MSc
- Optical Communications and Signal Processing - MSc
- Optoelectronic and Quantum Technologies - MSc
- Robotics - MSc
- Water and Environmental Management - MSc
- Wireless Communications and Signal Processing - MSc
Programme List:
- Dental Implantology - MSc
- Epidemiology - MSc
- Global Wildlife Health and Conservation - MSc
- Health Sciences Research - MRes
- Health Sciences Research (Translational Cardiovascular Medicine) - MRes
- Healthcare Improvement - PGCert
- Healthcare Management - MSc
- Molecular Neuroscience - MSc
- MSc Stem Cells and Regeneration
- Oral Medicine - MSc
- Perfusion Science - MSc
- Public Health - MSc
- Reproduction and Development - MSc/PGip/PGCert
- Teaching and Learning for Health Professionals - MSc/PGDip/PGCert
- Translational Cardiovascular Medicine - MSc/PGDip/PGCert
Programme List:
- Applied Neuropsychology - MSc
- Applied Neuropsychology (Bristol) - PGDip
- Applied Neuropsychology (distance learning) - MSc
- Applied Neuropsychology (distance learning) - PGDip
- Biochemistry - MSc by Research
- Biological Sciences - MSc by Research
- Biomedical Sciences Research - MSc
- Cellular and Molecular Medicine - MSc by Research
- Clinical Neuropsychology - MSc
- Clinical Neuropsychology - PGDip
- Clinical Neuropsychology Practice - PGCert
- Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience - MSc by Research
- Theoretical and Practical Clinical Neuropsychology - PGDip
Programme List:
- Chemistry - MSc by Research
- Climate Change Science and Policy - MSc
- Earth Sciences - MSc by Research
- Environmental Modelling and Data Analysis
- Environmental Policy and Management - MSc
- Geographic Data Science and Spatial Analytics - MSc
- Global Development and Environment
- Global Environmental Challenges - MSc by Research
- Mathematical Sciences - MSc
- Mathematics of Cybersecurity - MSc
- Nanoscience and Functional Nanomaterials - MSc
- Nuclear Science and Engineering - MSc
- Palaeobiology - MSc
- Physics - MSc by Research
- Volcanology - MSc
Programme List:
- Accounting and Finance - MSc
- Accounting, Finance and Management - MSc
- Advanced Quantitative Methods - MRes
- Banking and Finance Law - Law LLM
- Banking, Regulation and Financial Stability - MSc
- Business Analytics - MSc
- Commercial Law - Law LLM
- Company Law and Corporate Governance - Law LLM
- Contemporary Identities - MSc
- Development and Security - MSc
- East Asian Development and the Global Economy - MSc
- Economics - MRes
- Economics - MSc
- Economics and Finance - MSc
- Economics, Finance and Management - MSc
- Education (Inclusive Education) - MSc
- Education (Leadership and Policy) - MSc
- Education (Learning, Technology and Society) - MSc
- Education (Mathematics Education) - MSc
- Education (Neuroscience and Education) - MSc
- Education (Open Pathway) - MSc
- Education (Policy and International Development) - MSc
- Education (Secondary) - PGCE
- Education (Teaching and Learning) - MSc
- Educational Research - MSc
- Employment, Work and Equality - Law LLM
- European and Global Governance - MSc
- Finance and Investment - MSc
- Gender and International Relations - MSc
- General Legal Studies - Law LLM
- Global Operations and Supply Chain Management - MSc
- Global Political Economy - MRes
- Health, Law and Society - Law LLM
- Healthcare Management - MSc
- Human Geography: Society and Space - MSc
- Human Resource Management and the Future of Work - MSc
- Human Rights Law - Law LLM
- International Business and Strategy: Global Challenges - MSc
- International Commercial Law - Law LLM
- International Development - MSc
- International Law - LLM Law
- International Law and International Relations - LLM Law
- International Relations - MSc
- International Security - MSc
- Labour Law and Corporate Governance - LLM Law
- Law - MA
- Law and Globalisation - LLM Law
- Management - MSc
- Management (CSR and Sustainability) - MSc
- Management (Digitalisation and Big Data) - MSc
- Management (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) - MSc
- Management (International Business) - MSc
- Management (International HRM) - MSc
- Management (Marketing) - MSc
- Management (Project Management) - MSc
- Marketing - MSc
- Nutrition, Physical Activity and Public Health - MSc
- Policy Research - MSc
- Psychology of Education BPS - MSc
- Public Law - LLM Law
- Public Policy - MSc
- Security, Conflict and Human Rights - MRes
- Social and Cultural Theory - MSc
- Social Science Research Methods (Management) - MSc
- Social Science Research Methods (Politics) - MSc
- Social Science Research Methods (Sociology) - MSc
- Social Work - MSc
- Social Work Research - MSc
- Sociology - Msc
- Strategy, Change and Leadership - MSc/PGDip/PGCert
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - MSc