Faculty of Arts, Creative Industries and Education MA Scholarship

This scholarship is available to international students studying particular courses.

About the scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to one successful student.

It is expected that the recipient would be an active member of the student body at UWE Bristol, supporting the International Office and the Faculty of Arts, Creative Industries and Education (ACE).

Following graduation, the recipient will be expected to be an active member of the UWE Bristol Alumni Network by helping the University to promote its programmes to prospective students.

Study level

MA (full time)

Award values

£5,000

Award duration

One academic year

Eligible Programmes
  • MA Design
  • MA Graphic Arts
  • MA Journalism
  • MA Journalism (Audio, Docs and Podcast)
  • MA Journalism (Specialist Features)
  • MA Photography
  • MA Multi-Disciplinary Printmaking

Number of awards available

One for September 2021 start dates

Nationalities accepted

All classed as overseas for fees purposes

Eligible applicants must
  • hold an unconditional offer or a conditional offer where IELTS or equivalent English language is the only condition
  • be a new student to UWE Bristol with no previous UK study
  • be classed as overseas for fees purposes
  • not be a sponsored student or in receipt of another scholarship/award
  • provide official transcripts at the time of application.
  • Note for successful candidates: you will need to prove when accepting the Scholarship that you satisfy the UKVI criteria in terms of being able to cover living costs and the remainder of the fee
  • upon reward of the scholarship, the successful candidate will have 5 working days to accept the scholarship and pay their deposit. 

How to apply

We are looking for applicants who have a good academic background and a passion for the arts, and creative industries. You will be invited to apply for the scholarship and in doing so will be asked to upload a short video of yourself answering the following questions:

  • Why did you apply to UWE Bristol?
  • Why did you apply for the course?
  • What are you looking forward to most?

Hint: You’re doing a creative course. We want to see your personality and creativity! Don’t be afraid to edit the video and make it fun! We want you to stand out. 

Applications close on Wednesday 30 June 2021 and assessments will take place during the following week.

The successful applicant will be notified by the end of July.

If you accept the scholarship, you will need to pay your £3,000 deposit to UWE Bristol within a week of receiving your scholarship offer letter. You will also have to prove that you satisfy the UKVI criteria in terms of being able to cover living costs and the remainder of the fees.

If you have any questions, please get in contact with us at international@uwe.ac.uk.