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.