University of Bradford

The University of Bradford uses technology to benefit society through its teaching and research. There are world-class facilities on site, and students enjoy a high-tech learning environment at this city centre university. The University employs industry-leading academics for its courses and has been conducting ground-breaking research for over 50 years.

The campus is one of the most sustainable in the UK. Buildings are made using hemp, and solar power is used for heating and lighting in the on-campus accommodation. There are also food-growing areas, and students can get involved with beekeeping on site. The University has won several awards for its green initiatives.

The University of Bradford has a Careers Development Service, where postgraduate students can gain advice and support about their employability and job prospects. All courses are as hands-on as possible, giving students real, relevant experience for the workplace.

You can apply to the University of Bradford to study a research degree, a Master’s degree, a Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma. Courses are run by tutors from around the world, who are leaders in their fields and undertake pioneering research.

As a University of Bradford student, you’ll automatically become a member of the University of Bradford Union of Students (UBU). The UBU provides support for students, as well as volunteering opportunities, and lots of clubs and societies to get involved with. UBU also organises events and entertainment for students.

Postgraduate students can apply for on-campus accommodation at The Green. There are apartments available made up of six en-suite bedrooms, as well as a shared kitchen/dining area and living space. All bedrooms contain a bed, desk and wardrobe.

There are also townhouses available, which are a cheaper accommodation option. There are 12 bedrooms in each townhouse, and shared bathrooms (only two students will share a bathroom). Bedrooms all come with a bed, desk and wardrobe.

The Green is aptly named  - it has a variety of sustainable features including solar energy, rainwater harvesting, food growing areas, and composting sites.

WiFi is available throughout the student accommodation, and insurance is included in the accommodation cost. There’s 24-hour security and CCTV, as well as onsite wardens, to ensure student safety.

Student Central is where you’ll find the Students’ Union, the Union shop, bars and eateries, places to hang out with friends, Bradford Student Cinema, and the radio station. Sports facilities are found at Unique Fitness and Lifestyle, which contains a swimming pool, gym, and a sports hall. There’s also plenty of outside space on campus so you can enjoy some fresh air throughout the day. The campus has a theatre, gallery and music centre, and the University runs a programme called Arts on Campus, which organises events, screenings and exhibitions.

Five minutes from campus, you’ll find the University of Bradford Sports Park, which has just been refurbished and has 3G pitches and tennis courts.

Bradford has a large city centre with many shops, including the new Broadway shopping centre, plus cafes, bars and restaurants. Many new venues have opened up to give the city a great nightlife, including Sunbridge Wells; an underground space full of bars and food venues. The Independent Quarter is another fun and energetic area to head to for a selection of bars and cafes. If you enjoy a curry, you’ll love Bradford - it’s been voted the ‘Curry Capital of the UK’.

The University of Bradford has lots of groups to get involved with, such as the Ale, Beer and Craft Society, the Baking Society, the Interfaith Society, and many more. Whatever your interests, you’re bound to find a club or society that’s right for you. There are several  sports societies too, such as cheerleading, ice hockey and football.

MyBradford is the support service available to all University of Bradford students, providing access to disability services, counselling, careers guidance and much more.

Postgraduate research students can access support through PGR Connect, which is a funded programme to help students with their mental wellbeing.

There are many training and development opportunities available to assist postgraduate students. The University library runs workshops to help postgraduate students find and manage information to support their research.

Fees vary depending on the course chosen and the way that you study. Please see individual course pages for details.

There’s a postgraduate bursary of £500 per year, and the University also has an alumni discount scheme.

If you’re studying for a Master’s degree you can apply for a Postgraduate Loan and borrow up to £11,222 to help with living costs etc.

The University invests up to £4m in scholarships for students every year. These are to help students in financial hardship, or students that attain academic excellence. Please contact the University for more information.

The innovative research taking place at this university has led to technological advances, developments in healthcare, and improvements to society. Research areas include advanced healthcare, innovative engineering and sustainable societies.

Entry requirements vary for each course – please see individual course pages for details.

Over 90% of the University of Bradford’s research was found to be world-leading, internationally excellent, or internationally recognised, according to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The University wants to create knowledge through its research, to benefit society.

The Postgraduate Research Framework provides opportunities to support and help you with your research, and also prepare you to become fully employable in the future.

There are over 200 taught courses to choose from at the University of Bradford, which are led by academics from around the world. There are flexible ways to study here too, as some courses are available to study part-time. Other courses can be studied as a series of modular awards, giving you the option to have breaks between each one if needed.

There are several distance learning courses available at the University of Bradford. If you choose to study away from the University you can still access all the support services that the University provides, and you can use other libraries across the country.

There are 2,700 postgraduate students at the University of Bradford, studying both taught and research programmes.