Bristol, UWE

Although University of the West of England, Bristol is a modern university, its educational roots date back to the 16th Century. It has a history built on partnerships and collaborations dating back to 1595. Over the years, UWE Bristol has continued this tradition in order to grow and transform itself to meet the demands of modern-day students and higher education teaching.UWE Bristol offers more than 600 courses, at undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and short course levels across a broad range of subjects across the arts, creative industries, health, science, business, law, environment and technology disciplines.

The university 14 different departments are spread across three campuses in and around Bristol and has campuses at Gloucester and Hartpury College, as well as offering courses through local study partners and global partner institutions. From enterprise support programmes to industry masterclasses, Professional mentoring to business incubators, World-leading research facilities to work experience opportunities across the globe; The university gives students the tools they need to act on their ideas and make them happen. Each of its pioneering courses have been created in partnership with industry professionals.

And over 150 come with professional accreditation from industry bodies. Coupled with world-class teaching, they’re designed to equip students with the most in-demand skills, and the kind of mindset that employers want and need. Valuable experience isn't limited to lecture theatres and work placements.

Students can join one of The Students' Union's 160 sport clubs and societies which is a great way to make new friends and try something new or build on an existing hobby or interest. UWE Bristol Sport offers a range of fitness classes and first-rate facilities including fully equipped fitness suites, multi-sports pitches and a climbing wall. The Hallslife programme turns campus in to a great community by running lots of events and activities to help you make friends and connections and settle into campus life.The main campus is 15 minutes bus ride from the city centre.

Here students will find Students Union, 247 Library, sports facilities, shops and numerous cafes, bars and restaurants. The City Campus is UWE Bristol's creative and cultural industries campus made up of city centre sites at Bower Ashton, Spike Island, Arnolfini and Watershed. The Glenside Campus is set in picturesque grounds in Fishponds, 15 minutes bus ride from the city centre and is home to allied health, nursing and midwifery students.

The Gloucester Campus, is currently home to some of our BSc(Hons) Nursing (Adult Nursing) students, situated in Alexandra Warehouse at Gloucester Docks. Alexandra Warehouse, a historic listed building, features a purpose-built, high-specification skills and simulation suite.