Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of the West of England, Bristol. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 18 | $22,894 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 18 | $23,069 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 9 | $21,884 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 9 | $23,231 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 6 | $17,090 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 6 | $23,567 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 6 | $22,558 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 6 | $26,430 | See → |
| Psychology | 6 | $21,884 | See → |
| Social sciences | 5 | $23,567 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 3 | $17,090 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 3 | $22,894 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 3 | $21,884 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 1 | $22,894 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 1 | $23,069 | See → |
Costs and entry
1 course mentions scholarships. 10 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of the West of England, Bristol
The job market for the University of the West of England, Bristol's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of the West of England, Bristol cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $22,894 a year; half of the University of the West of England, Bristol's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $21,884 and $23,231. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: medicine & clinical health courses are typically $26,430, education & teaching $17,090.
How is the University of the West of England, Bristol ranked?
In the UK it is #62 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #39 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Hospitality & Leisure Management (#151–200) and Business & Management Studies (#401–450).
What IELTS score does the University of the West of England, Bristol need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (50 of the 84 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of the West of England, Bristol offer?
91 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are business & management (18), public health & allied health (18) and arts, design & creative studies (9).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of the West of England, Bristol's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.