University of Bristol

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Climate Change, Sustainability and Society PhD

This PhD program focuses on researching the urgent social challenges related to sustainability within the broader context of global environmental change. It aims to train a new generation of researchers who can develop long-term solutions for maintaining ecosystems and human well-being, considering factors like population growth, resource limitations, and environmental fragility. The research is primarily social science-based, applied, and policy-oriented, emphasizing future-focused strategies. The program encourages an interdisciplinary approach, drawing from fields such as economics, law, politics, psychology, geography, and demography, to foster collaborative work across diverse academic backgrounds.

Computer Science

The University of Bristol's School of Computer Science is a renowned international centre for research in computing. Situated in a city with a strong high-technology industry, the school maintains close ties with local organizations through collaborative projects and staff exchanges. Researchers focus on areas such as intelligent systems, digital media, computing foundations, personal systems, and architecture and design. The school is located in the Merchant Venturers Building, alongside Electrical and Electronic Engineering, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. The University of Bristol is recognized for its research excellence, ranking fifth in the UK according to REF 2021, with 94% of its research assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent. This academic environment provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study in Computer Science.

International Foundation Programme

The International Foundation Programme (IFP) is a one-year intensive course designed for high-achieving international students aiming to progress to an undergraduate degree at the University of Bristol. It focuses on developing essential academic language, critical thinking, subject knowledge, and independent study skills necessary for success at university level. Taught by university academics, the program offers access to all University resources and facilities, fostering a transition into university life within a diverse international community.

LLB Law

The University of Bristol offers an LLB Law degree, recognised as a leading program in the UK and globally. This course provides a robust foundation in legal knowledge, allowing students to explore various legal subjects and develop critical thinking, research, and analytical skills. Taught by world-class academics, the program prepares students for careers in law and other sectors, and can serve as a partial preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) or the Bar Practice Course. Students benefit from opportunities for practical experience through law clinics and comprehensive career development support. The curriculum is designed to progressively build legal understanding, starting with foundational skills in the first year and offering greater flexibility in the second and third years. Students can specialise in areas like banking and finance, international law, criminology, and human rights. A key feature is the optional Clinical Legal Studies unit in the third year, which integrates real-world legal experience. The program culminates in an Independent Research Project, demonstrating students' ability to conduct legal research and engage critically with chosen topics.

LLM Law - General Legal Studies

The LLM General Legal Studies at the University of Bristol is designed for students who want to tailor their Master of Laws degree to their specific interests. With the flexibility to choose from over 40 postgraduate units, you can create a bespoke programme covering diverse areas such as World Trade Law, Environmental Law, Intellectual Property, and Human Rights. This programme is ideal for those aiming for careers in law, policy, business, or academia, as it helps develop crucial analytical, communication, and research skills highly valued by top employers. The university's Law School is highly regarded, with strong rankings for employer reputation and research excellence, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for a variety of legal, advisory, and professional roles.

Wellcome Discovery Awards

Open to established researchers and research teams with a proven record of research delivery who are based at, or will be hosted by, an eligible not-for-profit organisation in the UK, the Republic of Ireland, or an eligible low- or middle-income country (excluding India and mainland China). Projects must propose bold, transformative research aligned with Wellcome's mission to improve health. The award does not cover the lead applicant's own salary, and a researcher may lead only one active Discovery Award submission.

Open Source AI Fellowship (UK)

Open to AI professionals and researchers who are legally eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship, have resided in the UK for at least 5 years (a security check is required), are employed by a UK-based organisation willing to support a 12-month secondment, and hold a PhD or equivalent professional experience in AI or a related discipline.

Skoll Scholarship for the Oxford MBA

Open to applicants of any nationality admitted to the full-time one-year Oxford MBA at Saïd Business School who can demonstrate a track record of entrepreneurial action creating positive social or environmental impact, and for whom the cost of the programme is a significant financial burden.

Rhodes Scholarship

For talented young people from around the world to undertake postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Around 100 scholars are selected each year from more than 60 countries and constituencies; applications are made in your home country or constituency, each with its own age and eligibility rules.

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

Open to citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom applying for a full-time postgraduate degree (PhD, MSc/MLitt, or one-year master's) at the University of Cambridge. Selection weighs academic excellence, a strong fit with the chosen Cambridge course, a clear commitment to improving the lives of others, and leadership potential.

Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships at the University of Oxford

Open to West African nationals (for example from Nigeria and Ghana) seeking to study the Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. Applicants are generally aged between 25 and 45, hold a strong undergraduate degree (typically second-class upper or above), demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to Africa's public sector, and intend to apply their learning in their home country's public service.