Bristol, University West of England, (UWE) (B80)

UWE strives to make its graduates the graduates of choice for employers. Enhancing students' employability in order to equip them to make the most of their career potential is a core objective. UWE has established employer partnerships with Airbus, Hewlett Packard, the BBC and the NHS helping us ensure skills, work experience and graduate capabilities are embedded in our courses.
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Bristol, University West of England, (UWE)

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What students say about this university

1135 comments (301 students)

- Creative scene
  
  Bower Ashton is the creative campus for UWE. It is located to the south of Bristol close to the city centre. The campus itself...
  
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  2014, 2nd year, Acting
  
  Creative scene
  
  Bower Ashton is the creative campus for UWE. It is located to the south of Bristol close to the city centre. The campus itself is rather small, but has recently introduced a theatre space for drama students, and has ample room for other courses. Situated on campus is an Art shop for all your artistic needs. Being close to the centre means that theatres, art galleries etc. are closely linked to our courses. The drama course in particular has recently moved to the tobacco factory theatre in southville.
  
  2014, 2nd year, Acting
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- The downside
  
  However, the nightlife is limited to those who prefer mindless 'clubbing' and alcohol-fuelled promiscuity
  
  2012, 3rd year, Others In Medicine & Dentistry
  
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- Facilities
  
  The student unions are expensive and also inaccessible at night for students who don't live on campus, during the day there are...
  
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  2012, 1st year, Marketing
  
  Facilities
  
  The student unions are expensive and also inaccessible at night for students who don't live on campus, during the day there are a number of bars and cafes you can relax in with good food choices, however the prices don't fit student budgets
  
  2012, 1st year, Marketing
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- Facilities
  
  There are very good food facilities with plenty of choice. The sporting facilities are excellent, with a large gym and an...
  
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  2013, 1st year, Applied Biological Sciences
  
  Facilities
  
  There are very good food facilities with plenty of choice. The sporting facilities are excellent, with a large gym and an AstroTurf pitch. There are also sports that travel to nearby facilities, such as horse riding, to enhace their learning. There are two bars on campus, one is more of a pub-type bar, the other is more of a club but this is only open on tuesdays and fridays. There is a nice area opposite the main reception where you can just relax with friends or meet new people.
  
  2013, 1st year, Applied Biological Sciences
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- Facilities
  
  Frenchay campus has a large student union, consisting of at least four floors. It contains two bars, as well as an outdoor area...
  
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  2012, 3rd year, Academic Studies In Education
  
  Facilities
  
  Frenchay campus has a large student union, consisting of at least four floors. It contains two bars, as well as an outdoor area and a large dining area.
  
  2012, 3rd year, Academic Studies In Education
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- The downside
  
  Could do better incorporating home students and older students into uni lifestyle.
  
  2012, 1st year, Training Teachers Primary
  
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How students describe this university

Source: Which? student survey

We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Political

47%

MED

Sporty

69%

MED

Diverse local nightlife

77%

HIGH

Creative

61%

MED

Varied union activities

69%

MED

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA

% of graduates in work or further study 96% MED

Average graduate salary £21k MED

Student score 83% HIGH

Overall student satisfaction

87%

of students are very or quite satisfied with this university

Number of students

27,715

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

76%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

26%

of students are part-time

Male / Female

56%

of students are female

Young / Mature

21%

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

13%

of students here are from outside the UK

Student union satisfaction

72%

of students are very or quite satisfied with the student union

University images

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Students on the Frenchay Campus
Music technology facilities
Frenchway Campus
Media Production Facilities
Virtual Teaching Facilities
Wind Tunnel

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Complete University Guide rank

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Guardian University Guide rank

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Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide rankings

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