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 2023). 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 2021).
We welcome students and staff from more than 150 countries, creating an exciting and diverse community where everyone is welcome.

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.
Many of our taught postgraduate programmes lead to a master’s qualification (MA, MSc, MRes, LLM) and last one year full-time or two years part-time. They are specially designed to support professional career development and part-time study options are available on many programmes.
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Living in Bristol
Our University is at the heart of Bristol, a historic, inspiring and green city in the south-west of England. Bristol is less than two hours from London, while also being close to beautiful countryside, and boasting 400+ parks and green spaces. 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 in the UK and overseas. Bristol is ranked joint seventh in the UK and top 50 in the world 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 continually invests in state-of-the-art facilities, resources and technology for students. Our ambitious plans will transform Bristol’s campuses, buildings and facilities and enhance your university experience.
New spaces include our Global Lounge, a welcoming and safe environment for our diverse community of students and staff, which hosts regular cultural and social events.
We are also developing a new world-leading campus focused on digital, business and social innovation.
Funding
We have a range of scholarships that can help fund your studies.
Bristol master's students are eligible for the UK government’s Postgraduate Loans Scheme.
The Bristol Master's Scholarship is available to help talented UK students from underrepresented backgrounds access postgraduate study.
For international students, our Think Big scholarships can help fund your tuition fees, as well as increasing your confidence and employability. 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
- 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
- Environmental Humanities - MA
- Film and Television - MA
- History - MA
- History of Art - MA
- Immersive Arts (Virtual and Augmented Reality) - MA
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship - MSc
- Logic and Philosophy of Mathematics - MA
- Medieval Studies - MA
- 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
- Aerial Robotics - MSc
- Biomedical Engineering - MSc
- Biorobotics - MSc
- Communication Networks and Signal Processing - MSc
- Computer Science (Conversion) - MSc
- Cyber Security (Infrastructures Security) - MSc
- Data Science - MSc
- Data Science (Distance Learning) - 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
- Immersive Technologies (Virtual and Augmented Reality) - 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:
- Cardiovascular Perfusion (distance learning) - MSc
- Clinical Oral Surgery - PGCert
- Dental Implantology - MSc
- Epidemiology - MSc
- Global Wildlife Health and Conservation - MSc
- Health Economics and Health Policy Analysis - MSc
- Health Sciences Research - MRes
- Healthcare Improvement - PGCert
- Healthcare Management - MSc
- Medical Statistics and Health Data Science - MSc
- Molecular Neuroscience - MSc
- Oral Medicine - MSc
- Orthopaedic Research Methods and Evidence-Based Medicine - MSc
- Perfusion Science - MSc
- Perfusion Science - PGCert
- Periodontology - MSc
- Public Health - MSc
- Reproduction and Development - MSc/PGDip/PGCert
- Stem Cells and Regeneration - MSc
- 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
- Bioinformatics - MSc
- 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
- Science Communication for a Better Planet - MSc
- 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 - MSc
- Environmental Policy and Management - MSc
- Geographic Data Science and Spatial Analytics - MSc
- Global Development and Environment - MSc
- Global Environmental Challenges - MSc by Research
- Mathematical Sciences - MSc
- Nanoscience and Functional Nanomaterials - MSc
- Nuclear Science and Engineering - MSc
- Palaeobiology - MSc
- Physics - MSc by Research
- Scientific Computing with Data Science - MSc
- Volcanology - MSc
Programme List:
- Accounting and Finance - MSc
- Accounting, Finance and Management - MSc
- Advanced Quantitative Methods - MRes
- Banking and Finance Law - LLM
- Banking, Regulation and Financial Stability - MSc
- Business Analytics - MSc
- Commercial Law - LLM
- Company Law and Corporate Governance - LLM
- Contemporary Identities - MSc
- Development and Security - MSc
- East Asian Development and the Global Economy - MSc
- Economics - Graduate Diploma
- Economics - MRes
- Economics - MSc
- Economics and Finance - MSc
- Economics with Data Science - MSc
- Economics, Finance and Management - MSc
- Education - MRes
- Education (Education and Climate Change) - 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
- Employment, Work and Equality - LLM
- Finance and Investment - MSc
- Financial Technology - MSc
- Gender and International Relations - MSc
- General Legal Studies - LLM
- Global Management (distance learning) - MSc/PGDip/PGCert
- Global Operations and Supply Chain Management - MSc
- Global Political Economy - MRes
- Health, Law and Society - LLM
- Human Geography: Society and Space - MSc
- Human Resource Management and the Future of Work - MSc
- Human Rights Law - LLM
- International Business and Strategy: Global Challenges - MSc
- International Commercial Law - LLM
- International Development - MSc
- International Law - LLM
- International Law and International Relations - LLM
- International Relations - MSc
- International Security - MSc
- Labour Law and Corporate Governance - LLM
- Law - MA
- Law and Globalisation - LLM
- Law, Environment, Sustainability and Business -LLM
- Law, Innovation and Technology - LLM
- Management - MSc
- Management (CSR and Sustainability) - MSc
- Management (Digitalisation and Big Data) - MSc
- Management (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) - MSc
- Management (International Business) - MSc
- Management (International Human Resource Management) - 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
- Public Policy - MSc
- Public Policy Analysis (Distance Learning) - 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
- Society, Politics and Climate Change - MSc
- Socio-Legal Studies - MSc
- Sociology - MSc
- Strategy, Change and Leadership - MSc/PGDip/PGCert
- Sustainable Futures - MRes
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - MSc