Course

Business & Management

Offered by Bristol Business School / School of Management

QS Business & Management

QS Business & Management: Top 250 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #61

The University of Bristol's School of Management combines Russell Group research credentials with Bristol's dynamic, creative business ecosystem, offering strong programmes in management and innovation.

Key advantages

Russell Group university
Dynamic, creative city
Strong innovation and entrepreneurship focus
High graduate employability
Modern facilities
Strong South West England business links

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £27,000 – £32,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree. GMAT/GRE may be required for some tracks. Personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Strong regional employer network, particularly in aerospace, finance, and creative industries. High employability rates.

Student experience

Bristol consistently rated a top UK city to live in. Strong student community and support services.

Research strengths

Research in innovation management, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. Active industry collaboration.

Course

Marketing

Offered by Bristol Business School / School of Management

QS Marketing

QS Marketing Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #61

The University of Bristol's School of Management combines Russell Group research credentials with Bristol's dynamic, creative business ecosystem, offering strong programmes in marketing and innovation.

Key advantages

Russell Group university
Dynamic, creative city
Strong innovation and marketing focus
High graduate employability
Modern facilities
Strong South West England business links

Programme & duration: MSc Marketing: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £27,000 – £32,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline. Personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Strong regional employer network, particularly in creative industries and consumer marketing. High employability rates.

Student experience

Bristol consistently rated a top UK city to live in. Strong student community and support services.

Research strengths

Research in innovation marketing, consumer culture, and digital strategy.

Course

Economics

Offered by School of Economics

QS Economics

QS Economics Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #61

The University of Bristol's School of Economics combines Russell Group research credentials with Bristol's dynamic economic environment, offering strong programmes in econometrics and behavioural economics.

Key advantages

Russell Group university
Dynamic, creative city
Strong econometrics and behavioural economics research
High graduate employability
Modern facilities
Strong South West England business links

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £26,000 – £31,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Economics or related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Strong regional employer network, high employability rates in finance, consulting, and public policy.

Student experience

Bristol consistently rated a top UK city to live in. Strong student community and support services.

Research strengths

Research in behavioural economics, econometrics, and development economics. Active industry collaboration.

Course

Chemical Engineering

Offered by Department of Chemical Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering Rank: Top 250 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #61

The University of Bristol's Department of Chemical Engineering combines Russell Group research credentials with Bristol's dynamic academic environment, offering strong programmes in sustainable engineering.

Key advantages

Russell Group university
Strong sustainable engineering research
Dynamic, creative city
High graduate employability
Modern facilities
Strong South West England industry links

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £30,000 – £35,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Strong regional employer network, particularly in aerospace and advanced manufacturing. High employability rates.

Student experience

Bristol consistently rated a top UK city to live in. Strong student community and support services.

Research strengths

Research in sustainable engineering, composites processing, and reaction engineering.

Course

Civil Engineering

Offered by Department of Civil Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #61

The University of Bristol's Department of Civil Engineering is highly regarded for earthquake engineering and structural dynamics research, benefiting from Bristol's dynamic academic environment.

Key advantages

Russell Group university
World-renowned earthquake engineering research
Strong structural dynamics focus
High graduate employability
Modern facilities
Strong South West England industry links

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £30,000 – £35,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes into structural engineering, infrastructure consultancy, and earthquake-resilient design roles.

Student experience

Bristol consistently rated a top UK city to live in. Strong student community and support services.

Research strengths

Research in earthquake engineering, structural dynamics, and geotechnics. Home to a world-leading shaking table testing facility.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #61

The University of Bristol's Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is highly regarded for communications and telecommunications research, benefiting from Bristol's status as a major UK semiconductor and telecoms hub.

Key advantages

Russell Group university
Major UK semiconductor and telecoms hub location
Strong 5G/6G communications research
High graduate employability
Modern facilities
Strong South West England industry links

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £30,000 – £35,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes into telecommunications, semiconductor design, and communications engineering roles, given Bristol's dense tech cluster.

Student experience

Bristol consistently rated a top UK city to live in. Strong student community and support services.

Research strengths

Research in 5G/6G communications, compound semiconductors, and signal processing. Strong industry partnerships.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by Department of Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #61

The University of Bristol's Department of Mechanical Engineering is highly regarded for aerospace and composites research, benefiting from Bristol's status as a major UK aerospace hub (Airbus, Rolls-Royce).

Key advantages

Russell Group university
Major UK aerospace hub location (Airbus, Rolls-Royce)
Strong composites and aerospace research
High graduate employability
Modern facilities
Strong South West England industry links

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £30,000 – £35,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes into aerospace and advanced manufacturing engineering roles, given Bristol's dense aerospace industry cluster.

Student experience

Bristol consistently rated a top UK city to live in. Strong student community and support services.

Research strengths

Research in composites, aerospace structures, and robotics. Strong Airbus and Rolls-Royce partnerships.

Course

Biomedical Science

Offered by School of Biochemistry

QS Biological Sciences

QS Biological Sciences Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #61

The University of Bristol's School of Biochemistry combines Russell Group research credentials with Bristol's dynamic academic environment, offering strong programmes in structural biology.

Key advantages

Russell Group university
Strong structural biology and synthetic biology research
Dynamic, creative city
High graduate employability
Modern facilities
Strong South West England biomedical links

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £29,000 – £34,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science or a related discipline. Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into biomedical research, biotech, and pharmaceutical industry roles.

Student experience

Bristol consistently rated a top UK city to live in. Strong student community and support services.

Research strengths

Research in structural biology, synthetic biology, and cellular biochemistry.

Course

Psychology

Offered by School of Psychological Science

QS Psychology

QS Psychology Rank: Top 60 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #61

The University of Bristol's School of Psychological Science is highly regarded for developmental and health psychology research, benefiting from Bristol's dynamic academic environment.

Key advantages

Russell Group university
Strong developmental and health psychology research
Dynamic, creative city
High graduate employability
Modern facilities
Strong research training pipeline

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £27,000 – £32,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Psychology or related discipline. Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into clinical psychology training, health research, and applied psychology roles.

Student experience

Bristol consistently rated a top UK city to live in. Strong student community and support services.

Research strengths

Research in developmental psychology, health psychology, and behavioural science. Strong ties to Bristol Medical School.

Course

Sports Science

Offered by Department for Health

QS Sports-Related Subjects

QS Sports-Related Subjects Rank: Top 60 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #61

The University of Bristol's Department for Health combines Russell Group research credentials with Bristol's dynamic academic environment, offering strong programmes in exercise and public health.

Key advantages

Russell Group university
Strong exercise and public health research
Dynamic, creative city
High graduate employability
Modern facilities
Strong South West England industry links

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £24,000 – £29,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Sports Science or a related discipline. Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into sports science, public health, and exercise medicine roles.

Student experience

Bristol consistently rated a top UK city to live in. Strong student community and support services.

Research strengths

Research in physical activity epidemiology, exercise physiology, and public health.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by Law School

QS Law

QS Law Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #61

The University of Bristol Law School is highly regarded for legal theory and international law research, benefiting from Bristol's dynamic academic environment.

Key advantages

Russell Group university
Strong legal theory and international law research
Dynamic, creative city
High graduate employability
Modern facilities
Strong South West England legal sector links

Programme & duration: LLM: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £23,000 – £28,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate law degree (or equivalent). Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into commercial law firms, legal research, and public sector legal roles.

Student experience

Bristol consistently rated a top UK city to live in. Strong student community and support services.

Research strengths

Research in legal theory, international law, and human rights. Active industry collaboration.

Course

International Relations

Offered by School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies

QS Politics & IR

QS Politics & IR Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #61

The University of Bristol's SPAIS department combines Russell Group research credentials with Bristol's dynamic academic environment, offering strong programmes in international relations.

Key advantages

Russell Group university
Strong international relations and global governance research
Dynamic, creative city
High graduate employability
Modern facilities
Strong South West England policy links

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £24,000 – £29,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline. Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into international organisations, NGOs, and policy analysis roles.

Student experience

Bristol consistently rated a top UK city to live in. Strong student community and support services.

Research strengths

Research in global governance, international political economy, and conflict studies.

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