Postgraduate Taught and Research Degree Opportunities
University of Bristol
Bristol, United Kingdom
The University of Bristol invites applications for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research degree programmes across a broad spectrum of academic disciplines. Recognized globally for academic excellence, innovative research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strong industry engagement, the University provides students and researchers with access to world-class teaching, advanced research infrastructure, and an intellectually vibrant academic environment.
The University offers a wide range of postgraduate opportunities including:
- Master’s Degrees (MA, MSc, MRes, LLM, MBA and related programmes)
- Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates
- PhD and Doctoral Research Programmes
- Professional and Interdisciplinary Research Degrees
Academic and research opportunities are available across multiple faculties and schools including:
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Health and Life Sciences
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Physics and Mathematics
- Social Sciences and Law
- Arts and Humanities
- Environmental Sciences
- Business and Management
- Education and Policy Studies
The University of Bristol supports postgraduate students through specialist research centres, internationally recognized academic departments, interdisciplinary institutes, industry partnerships, innovation programmes, and global research collaborations. Research students engage in independent and supervised investigation leading to original scholarly contributions, while taught postgraduate students benefit from advanced coursework, professional development opportunities, and applied learning experiences.
Candidates may have opportunities to participate in:
- Academic research projects
- Laboratory and field-based investigations
- Industry collaborations and internships
- International conferences and scholarly publications
- Professional skills and research training programmes
- Innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives
Eligibility Criteria
- A recognized undergraduate degree with strong academic performance in a relevant discipline
- Certain programmes may require a Master’s degree or equivalent prior qualification
- Applicants must satisfy programme-specific academic and professional entry requirements
- English language proficiency requirements apply for international applicants where applicable
- Research applicants may be required to submit a research proposal, references, academic transcripts, CV, and supporting documentation
- Some programmes may require prior professional, laboratory, technical, or research experience
Required Expertise/Skills
- Strong analytical, academic, and problem-solving abilities
- Research aptitude and critical thinking skills
- Effective written and verbal communication capabilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within academic and research environments
- Technical, laboratory, computational, or professional competencies relevant to the chosen programme
- Commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and interdisciplinary learning
Salary Details
Funding opportunities vary by programme and may include scholarships, research studentships, tuition fee support, and maintenance stipends depending on eligibility and funding availability.
Application Deadline
Application deadlines vary by programme, department, and funding opportunity. Applicants are advised to review the specific course or research programme deadlines prior to submission.