UWE Bristol is a dynamic, forward-thinking university known for its career-focused education, industry connections, and vibrant student experience. Located in one of the UK’s most creative and fast-growing cities, UWE Bristol blends academic excellence with real-world relevance. The university offers a broad portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, all shaped by current industry needs and taught by experts who bring professional insight directly into the classroom. With modern campuses, cutting-edge facilities, and a strong commitment to innovation, UWE Bristol empowers students to develop practical skills, confidence, and the mindset needed to thrive in today’s competitive world.
UWE Bristol
Why study at UWE Bristol?
1. Real-world, career-focused learning
UWE Bristol’s courses are designed in close collaboration with employers, ensuring students gain the skills, experience, and professional awareness that industries truly value. Many programmes include placements, live projects, and opportunities to work with real clients—giving graduates a clear head start.
2. Exceptional industry connections
The university partners with leading organisations across sectors such as engineering, healthcare, media, business, and the creative industries. These partnerships open doors to internships, mentorships, and job opportunities across the UK and beyond.
3. Modern, inspiring campuses
From high-tech laboratories and simulation suites to expansive studios and collaborative learning spaces, UWE Bristol invests heavily in facilities that mirror professional environments. Students learn using equipment and technology that prepare them for real-world roles.
4. A vibrant, student-friendly city
Bristol is consistently ranked among the UK’s best cities for students—known for its creativity, nightlife, festivals, sustainability, and diverse culture. It’s a place where innovation thrives and new ideas take shape.
5. Strong support for personal and professional growth
With dedicated career services, wellbeing teams, academic support, and a wide range of student societies, UWE Bristol is committed to helping every student reach their full potential.
6. A community that champions ambition
UWE Bristol celebrates initiative, encourages big thinking, and fosters an inclusive environment where students feel empowered to create change—locally and globally.
Entry Requirements
Honours Degree Courses
You usually need two A-levels or an equivalent qualification such as:
- A BTEC Diploma or Extended Diploma
- International Baccalaureate
- Irish Highers
- Access to Higher Education Diploma
- T Levels
Foundation Courses
You usually need one A-level, or equivalent.
For some courses we require specific subjects and grades. These are listed on each
course entry
.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes
To study with us, you must have gained the relevant qualifications by country from the list below.
Alternatively, a degree earned here in the UK – or in a majority English speaking country – will qualify you.
Some courses have more specific language requirements, so make sure you also check the requirements for the course you want to apply.
English Language Requirements
The length of the PSE you require will depend on your current IELTS score and the score you require to progress to your main programme of study. Entry to undergraduate (UG) degrees usually requires IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Entry to postgraduate (PG) degrees and direct entry onto year three of an undergraduate degree normally requires IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Some courses may require a higher level of English, so please check individual degree programmes for entry scores required.
Please note that unless specified, all students wishing to join a PSE programme must have a minimum IELTS score of 4.0 in each element.
UWE Bristol only accepts UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approved Secure English Language Tests (SELTs) as evidence of English language ability. Please see our English language requirements for more details about these tests.
For EU students or overseas students who do not need a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK, it may be possible to take the UWE Bristol English Language Placement Test to assess your level for entry.
Recognised Qualifications
- Cambridge Certificates in English
- Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
- Duolingo
- English for Academic Purposes (taken as part of an International Foundation Programme)
- ESOL Skills for Life – Level 1 or Level 2 Certificate
- European Baccalaureate
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and IELTS indicator (Academic)
- International Baccalaureate
- Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III from Trinity College
- LanguageCert
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
- TOEFL iBT
- West African Senior School Certificate (WAEC/NECO)
UWE Bristol Online English Language Test
The test will follow the same format and scoring system as the IELTS test, testing; listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Please note:
- The UWE Bristol Online English Language Test provides entry onto UWE Bristol courses only, and cannot be used for applications to other institutions.
- Some regions are excluded from being able to take this test.
Popular Courses
Scholarship
International Scholarship
Undergraduate
Invitation to apply for undergraduate programme-specific scholarships
Applicants who hold an offer and will be invited to apply for the programme specific scholarship, such as BA(Hons) International Business, via their UWE Welcome portal.
Postgraduate
Chancellor’s and Millennium
Applicants who hold an offer and who have achieved the equivalent of a British first in an undergraduate degree, will be invited to apply for a postgraduate scholarship, such as Chancellor’s and Millennium via their UWE Welcome portal.
Postgraduate Programme-Specific Scholarships
Faculty of Arts, Creative Industries and Education (ACE) Deans International Scholarship
Applicants who hold an unconditional offer OR a conditional offer where IELTS or equivalent English language is the only condition will be invited to apply for the programme-specific scholarship:
- MA Animation
- MA Photography
- MA Screen Business
- MA Screen Production (Documentary)
- MA Screen Production (Screenwriting)
- MA Virtual and Extended Realities
- MA Multi-Disciplinary Printmaking
- MA Design
- MA Graphic Arts
Faculty of Health and Applied Science (HAS) MSc Scholarship and Dean’s Scholarship
Applicants who hold an offer for one of the following courses and have achieved either a first or 2:1 will be invited to apply for the programme-specific scholarship, via their UWE Welcome portal:
- MSc Advanced Wildlife Conservation in Practice
- MRes Applied Sciences
- MSc Biomedical Science
- MSc Science Communication
- MSc Environmental Health
- MSc Health Psychology
- MSc Occupational Psychology
- MRes Social Sciences
- MSc Public Health
- MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology
Exceptions
Please note:
- Scholarships are not available in respect of the English language pre-sessional programmes.
- The MBA, BPTC, LPC, GDL, MSc Robotics and postgraduate research degrees courses are not eligible for the Chancellor’s and Millennium 50% tuition fees postgraduate scholarships.
- Continuing professional development (CPD) courses are not eligible for any postgraduate scholarships.
- Students enrolling at Hartpury University are not eligible for any of the UWE Bristol scholarships.
- Students enrolling at a UWE Bristol Partner Institution overseas are not eligible for any of the UWE Bristol scholarships until studying at a UWE Bristol campus (unless otherwise stated).
Life at UWE Bristol
*The information’s are correct at the time of publishing, however it may change if university makes any changes after we have published the information. While we try our best to provide correct information, It is advisable to call us or visit university website for up to date information.
Entry requirements for interantional students
Bangladesh
Foundation
If you do not meet the requirements for our other undergraduate degree courses, you may be considered for a foundation or international year one course at our International College.
Upon successful completion, these courses offer guaranteed entry onto a UWE Bristol undergraduate degree course.
Undergraduate
If you have achieved one of the following, we will be able to consider you for a UWE Bristol undergraduate course:
- For students with a GPA of 4.5 or more in your HSC or above 60% or more in a Polytechnic Diploma (with a high score in the relevant subject area) we will consider you for entry onto year one of our Bachelor's in the areas of computing and business. Students wanting to study Law will need at least one A-level.
- If you have achieved a GPA of 2.7 or more in a bachelor's of Arts/Science/Commerce, we may consider you for year two entry onto a bachelor's degree.
- If you have studied A-levels or International Baccalaureate, further information on entry requirements can be found on our course listings. For A-Levels, the minimum requirements for entry into UG are normally: BBC. This varies from one course to the other.
The requirements listed above are the minimum requirement for entrance to UWE Bristol. Competitive courses may have higher requirements.
Postgraduate
If you have achieved one of the following, we will be able to consider you for a UWE Bristol postgraduate course:
- A GPA of 2.7 from a top university
- 55% in Masters of Arts/Science/Commerce or Engineering
Please note:
where UWE Bristol has an academic agreement in place with an institution, greater flexibility in entry requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate courses may apply as outlined in those agreements.
English Language Requirements
To study at UWE Bristol you must demonstrate that your English level is high enough for university study. We accept a number of different Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for entry onto our degree courses, with
IELTS
being the most common. English language requirements vary slightly from subject to subject.
What to do if you don't meet our entry requirements
If you do not quite meet our entry requirements, our International College offers a range of university preparation courses to teach you all you need to progress to UWE Bristol. We also have a pre-sessional English language course to get your English skills up to the standard required for entry to UWE Bristol.
India
Foundation
If you do not meet the requirements for our other undergraduate degree courses, you may be considered for a foundation or international year one course at our International College.
Upon successful completion, these courses offer guaranteed entry onto a UWE Bristol undergraduate degree course.
Undergraduate
Higher Secondary School Certificate/Indian School Certificate (standard XII) from the following boards
CBSE/CISCE/WBCHSEB
with 65% including grade C in at least five subjects. Students with lower grades may be considered for entry onto a foundation degree.
Applicants who have standard IIX from other state boards should contact the International Development Office for further information. If you have studied A-levels or International Baccalaureate, further information on entry requirements can be found on our course listing.
The requirements listed above are the minimum requirement for entrance to UWE Bristol; competitive courses may have higher requirements.
Postgraduate
Entry requirements for postgraduate courses vary from institution to institution and have been determined by both the length of the degree and the section of university (as defined by the NOOSR list):
- NOOSR Section 1 - 48% for a three-four year degree, 45% from a five-year degree.
- Section 1 includes: Alagappa University, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Amity, Amrita Institute of Management, Anna university, Banaras hindu University, Bangalore University, Bharathiar University, Birla Institute of Technology, Board of Technical Education, Chennai University, D Y Patil, Delhi University, English and Foreign Language University, Guru Nanak Dev University, IIM, IIT, IIS, Kolkata University, Mumbai University, Pune University.
- These are the most common universities, but please see NOOSR for complete list.
- NOOSR Section 2 - 55% for all degrees
- Section 3 - 60% for all degrees.
- The government agenda is to introduce the GPA system by 2020, but some institutions have already done so. In the event of an institution adopting the GPA system, then the following GPAs will apply:
- Section 1 - 2.6 GPA
- Section 2 - 2.8 GPA
- Section 3 - 3.0 GPA.
Please note:
where UWE Bristol has an academic agreement in place with an institution, greater flexibility in entry requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate courses may apply as outlined in those agreements.
English Language Requirement
To study at UWE Bristol you must demonstrate that your English level is high enough for university study. We accept a number of different Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for entry onto our degree courses, with
IELTS
being the most common. English language requirements vary slightly from subject to subject.
We also accept the following local qualification (please note this may vary for some courses):
- Higher Secondary School Certificate/Indian School Certificate - Standard XII from CBSE/CISCE/WBCHSEB: English Language - 70%
What to do if you don't meet our entry requirements
If you do not quite meet our entry requirements, our International College offers a range of university preparation courses to teach you all you need to progress to UWE Bristol. We also have a pre-sessional English language course to get your English skills up to the standard required for entry to UWE Bristol.
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