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UWE Bristol
UWE Bristol is a university in Bristol, England, in a campus setting. How it compares on official data.
70th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 41.1 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | UWE Bristol | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 84.6% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 4,156 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 85.5% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 61.4% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £34,000 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 2% below the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | UWE Bristol | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 87.2% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 85.0% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 82.7% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 89.0% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 81.1% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 88.4% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 79.1% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
UWE Bristol appears in 18 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 8th of 40 | 98.0% | £32,8008% below the UK average for this subject |
| Architecture, building and planning | 8th of 35 | 90.4% | £38,2004% below the UK average for this subject |
| Allied health | 16th of 61 | 86.0% | £34,6001% below the UK average for this subject |
| Nursing and midwifery | 27th of 75 | 84.0% | £35,5005% below the UK average for this subject |
| Creative arts and design | 29th of 79 | 84.6% | £26,4003% below the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 51st of 122 | 87.0% | £37,7005% above the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 44th of 87 | 85.1% | £32,2009% below the UK average for this subject |
| Performing arts | 30th of 59 | 92.6% | £24,5004% below the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 55th of 108 | 84.4% | £41,9001% above the UK average for this subject |
| Engineering | 36th of 63 | 74.9% | £42,1005% below the UK average for this subject |
| Education and teaching | 33rd of 57 | 89.3% | £30,7002% above the UK average for this subject |
| Medical sciences | 44th of 59 | 83.3% | £39,3004% below the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 79th of 100 | 80.4% | £29,6001% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 59th of 74 | 82.3% | £28,5006% below the UK average for this subject |
| Biosciences | 41st of 51 | 86.6% | £30,7007% below the UK average for this subject |
| English studies | 33rd of 41 | 86.4% | £31,1002% above the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 41st of 45 | 80.8% | £30,4006% above the UK average for this subject |
| Economics | 47th of 49 | 81.2% | £41,70021% below the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: General, applied and forensic sciences, Health and social care, History and archaeology, Mathematical sciences, Philosophy and religious studies, Politics.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 112 to 127 band, and the most common band was 112 to 127 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 154 full-time degree courses; 117 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 39 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Silver overall (student experience Gold, student outcomes Silver). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
UWE Bristol website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Bristol
Average private rent in the Bristol area was £1,883 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Bristol.
Other universities and colleges in Bristol: University of Bristol.
Is UWE Bristol right for you?
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- UWE Bristol: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is UWE Bristol in the Be Wise ranking?
70th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 41.1 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about UWE Bristol?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 84.6% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 4,156 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was organisation and management (81.1%, against 79.5%), and its lowest was student voice (79.1%, against 79.8%).
How many students continue their course at UWE Bristol?
On Discover Uni data, 85.5% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do UWE Bristol graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 61.4% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do UWE Bristol graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £34,000 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 2% below the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for UWE Bristol?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 112 to 127 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is UWE Bristol's TEF rating?
Silver overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Gold for student experience and Silver for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near UWE Bristol?
The ONS average private rent in the Bristol area was £1,883 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.