Postgraduate study

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Why study a postgraduate degree?

At UWE Bristol we make postgraduate study happen. Make the choice, and we’ll help you turn ‘I want to be…’ into ‘Now I am...'. Here, you’ll gain the knowledge you need. The connections to put it to work. The most desirable skills. And the mindset that employers want. So choose you. Choose ambition. Choose postgraduate study at UWE Bristol.

Find a course

All postgraduate courses for 2021/22

Join us in January 2021

Explore the range of postgraduate courses that we offer with January 2021 entry.

January start courses
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Study to suit you

From short courses and part-time Masters through to immersive research degrees, it's easier than ever to find a postgraduate option that works for you.

Postgraduate study options

Further study that works for you

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How to apply

Time to make it happen? Here’s everything you need to know to apply for postgraduate courses.
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Paying for postgraduate study

Don’t let money stand in the way of ambition. There’s more help available than ever before – see if there's a funding option to suit you.
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Postgraduate research study

Changing the world? Do it with us. We want to meet the brightest and best – work alongside international experts and be supported by dedicated teams.
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Conversion courses

Open up your career options with courses designed to fast-track you into all kinds of different professions, regardless of the subject of your first degree.

Webinars for applicants

We are running a variety of webinars to help answer any questions that you may have about studying at UWE Bristol.

Webinars

Supporting you to succeed

Postgraduate support

The right help at the right time can make all the difference. See how we help to make more possible.

Postgraduate support

Working with employers

Network and test your skills by making the most of our connections with employers, professional bodies and specialists across industry.

Working with employers
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"I have wonderful supervisors who ensure that I am supported throughout my course and other incredible members of staff who are clearly passionate about the subjects which they teach. Postgraduate study also gives you an opportunity to really delve into a topic."

Nicole, MRes Social Sciences

Nicole MRes Social Sciences

Existing UWE Bristol students

If you have studied your undergraduate degree with us, you may be eligible for fee discounts if you decide to undertake postgraduate study at UWE Bristol too.

25% alumni discount

We are delighted to offer UWE Bristol alumni a tuition fee discount of 25% on our full-time and part-time taught postgraduate courses. No application for this scholarship is required.

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

We are offering 170 Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships for 2020/21, for students that studied their undergraduate degree at UWE Bristol. The scholarship will provide a tuition fee discount of 50% on selected full-time and part-time courses, and includes the 25% alumni discount.

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Postgraduate applications

Whether you're just thinking about postgraduate study or are ready to apply for your chosen course, our application guide will help you ensure that you don't miss a thing.
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Postgraduate loans

Loan information for postgraduate students.
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Campus and facilities

Over the last five years, we've invested £300 million into our state-of-the-art facilities. Creating the most effective and empowering setting for our students and people to discover their potential.
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Health and wellbeing

Health and wellbeing services for students at the University.