The University of the West of England, Bristol is a large modern university on the edge of Bristol. It is best known for engineering, computing, business, health, architecture and creative industries, with placements built into many degrees. Choose it for an applied degree in one of the UK's most popular student cities at lower cost than the University of Bristol.
Bristol, United Kingdom
Official website: uwe.ac.uk
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Gold rating in the UK Teaching Excellence Framework
Over 36,000 — one of the largest universities in south-west England
AACSB-accredited, in a new building opened in 2017
£16,000 – £20,000
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£10,000 – £13,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on uwe.ac.uk before you apply.
MSc Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc International Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc Cyber Security
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc Engineering Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
BEng Aerospace Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
Gold-rated teaching in the UK Teaching Excellence Framework.
School of Engineering — a new building opened in 2020, with Airbus and Rolls-Royce as partners.
Bristol — the UK's aerospace capital and a leading tech and creative city.
Frenchay campus — a large green site with halls, a sports centre and the students' union on site.
Engineering graduates join Airbus, Rolls-Royce, GKN Aerospace and Bristol's aerospace cluster.
Computing and cyber security alumni work at Bristol's software and semiconductor firms.
Business graduates go into management and finance roles in Bristol and London.
Health graduates enter Bristol's NHS trusts, and creative graduates the city's media and animation studios.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
Frenchay is the main campus, a large green site in north Bristol with halls, the business school and engineering building, and buses to the city centre every few minutes; City Campus hosts creative subjects.
Bristol is a lively, independent-minded city with a harbourside, street art and a big student population. Rent is high for outside London, and London is 90 minutes by train.
CAS from UWE Bristol
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027 for September 2027 entry. Taught Master's courses accept applications on a rolling basis, with most closing in July for September and November for January.
September is the main intake for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses. UWE also runs a January intake for many taught Master's programmes, including computer science, data science, international management, cyber security and engineering management. Check the course page for which intakes are open.
You need a Student route visa. UWE issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts, showing proof of funds, and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge with the application.
Computer science, data science, international management, cyber security and engineering management are the most applied-for programmes. Most Master's courses ask for a 2:2 or above and IELTS 6.5 with no band below 5.5. Undergraduate offers typically range from BBB to CCC.
Yes. UWE offers international scholarships that reduce tuition for undergraduate and Master's applicants, including awards for students from India and South Asia, with some requiring a separate application. Check the university's scholarships page for the current amounts and closing dates.
