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About

Information about the University of Bristol for Prospective Students

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We provide an education of the highest quality that challenges and inspires students. Our teaching is delivered by internationally renowned academics at the forefront of developments in their field, whose research directly influences our courses and programmes. 

Bristol is a friendly and diverse place to study. The University is home to more than 30,000 undergraduates and postgraduates. There is a large international presence amongst the student body. More than 10,00 international students make up around 32% of our students, with over 140 countries represented. 

We offer around 600 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of subjects. Many courses allow students to tailor their studies with flexible unit choices. We also run a foundation programme for international students designed to prepare international students for degree-level study at the University of Bristol.  

Bristol graduates are in demand and highly employable and are the fifth most targeted by top employers (High Fliers Research, 2024). Being a Bristol alum enables you to access a range of benefits, discounts, and services designed to support you in taking your next steps after your studies. 

Our campus is integrated into the city of Bristol – a historic, green and lively city in South West England, regularly named one of the best places to live in the UK. With its iconic skyline featuring the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Wills Memorial Building, this small but dynamic city is a great place to make a home.  

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Courses & Programmes

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MSc Data Science
You will learn how to understand, in depth, the computational and statistical principles of modern data science and be skilled at the rigorous and ethical application of these techniques to real-world challenges.
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1 year full-time
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Postgraduate