University of Bristol Postgraduate prospectus 2021Postgraduate prospectus Postgraduate prospectus At Bristol we do things for a reason ... For our students For global development Bristol is renowned for its outstanding By operating at the cutting edge of research, ... let us help you academic reputation. You’ll be taught by we tackle global challenges, help solve world-leading researchers working at the real-world problems and enhance our explore and discover forefront of their fields, who apply their expertise understanding of the world around us. We’re to our teaching and research setting. Bristol truly international, pioneering research with graduates are the fourth most targeted* by our partners in more than 40 countries and your reasons. leading employers, and our strong links with directly contributing to benefit societies industry and global alumni networks provide around the globe. We explore issues an exciting range of professional development affecting us now and those that will shape opportunities. Whether you’re studying for a our future. Our research has an impact on taught or research degree, we’ll support you areas such as the search for a COVID-19 in all aspects of university and personal life to vaccine, the development of disease- help you reach your full potential. resistant wheat for global food security and the protection of Nepal’s next generation from earthquakes. For our environment As one of the first UK universities to declare a climate emergency, we’re proud to teach For our community and work in a way that puts sustainability We continually find ways to integrate with at the core of our efforts. We’re joining our our community and we love being a core city and organisations across the world to part of our creative, exciting and multicultural reaffirm our commitment to act on climate city. Our University is an inclusive space change. Discover what we’re doing to for research, education, employment and meet our pledges to become a net carbon collaboration with the people of Bristol and neutral campus by 2030, from embedding beyond. By joining our learning community, sustainable living throughout our teaching you’ll become part of a diverse cohort of and research to decreasing our transport over 7,000 postgraduate students, within footprint and improving biodiversity through a friendly and safe environment in which to living buildings – bristol.ac.uk/green/ learn and study. doing/our-achievements. *High Fliers Research 2020. WELCOME TO BRISTOL WELCOME TO BRISTOL 2 GET TO KNOW US GET TO KNOW US 3 Get to know us Postgraduate open days Virtual open weeks and virtual events November 2020 Whether on campus or online, For more information and to find we’ll provide you with the out about future events, please opportunity to connect with visit: bristol.ac.uk/pg-visits. our academics, support services and current postgraduate students. Explore your options and discover where your postgraduate journey could lead: bristol.ac.uk/pg-visits. bristol.ac.uk/pg-visits bristol.ac.uk bristol.ac.uk WELCOME TO BRISTOL WELCOME TO BRISTOL 4 CONTENTS CONTENTS 5 Contents Welcome to Bristol Faculties and programmes Our University 6 Faculty of Arts 48 Our city 8 Faculty of Engineering 50 Our location 12 Faculty of Health Sciences 52 Visit us 14 Faculty of Life Sciences 54 Faculty of Science 56 Your postgraduate options Faculty of Social Sciences and Law 58 Taught programmes 16 Programmes A-Z 60-138 Postgraduate research 18 Programme index 139 Funded cohort-based doctoral training 20 World-class facilities 22 Further information Bristol Doctoral College 24 Campus map 142 Cutting-edge research 26 Finding us 144 Global perspectives 28 Student life Bristol SU 30 ‘ For the plethora of Get involved 32 Contacts Accommodation 34 Supporting you at university 36 Tel +44 (0)117 394 1649 opportunities and Careers 38 Email [email protected] Alumni 40 For up-to-date information visit experiences that await bristol.ac.uk/pg-study Making an application when I expand my Funding 42 Applying 44 Fees 47 scope beyond home.’ Michael (MSc Environmental Policy and Management) bristol.ac.uk bristol.ac.uk WELCOME TO BRISTOL WELCOME TO BRISTOL 6 OUR UNIVERSITY OUR UNIVERSITY 7 Our University The University of Bristol is We attract students from all over the world, creating a vibrant and exciting international internationally renowned cohort. In a world that is constantly shifting and and is one of the very challenging us all, we equip our students with the knowledge and skills to succeed. You’ll best higher education become part of a lifelong supportive learning institutions in the UK, community, right in the heart of one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in Europe. thanks to our outstanding Staff at Bristol are experts in their fields staff, superb facilities and and work at the forefront of their academic disciplines – which means that their students talented students. do, too. Our academic excellence is also reflected in the 13 Nobel Laureates who have The University has had a reputation for doing been associated with the University community, things a little differently since we were founded. including our current Chancellor, Sir Paul Nurse. We were the first institute of higher education in the country to admit women on an equal basis As a member of the Russell Group, Bristol is one with men, and in 2019 we became the first of the UK’s leading research universities. The UK university to declare a climate emergency. University is rated in the top ten in the UK1 and Our cutting-edge research extends to areas is a top five UK university for research2. as diverse as infection and immunity, human rights, climate change, and cryptography and 1 QS World University Rankings 2021. information security. 2 Times Higher Education analysis of the latest Research Excellence Framework (2014). ‘ A postgraduate degree from Bristol will prepare you for the next steps in your career or further study. In addition to equipping you with subject-specific skills, our curriculum will provide opportunities to acquire the knowledge, understanding and transferable skills that help you fulfil your potential and meet the challenges of a diverse and ever-changing world. I very much hope that I shall have the pleasure of welcoming you to the University of Bristol in the near future.’ Professor Hugh Brady Vice-Chancellor and President bristol.ac.uk bristol.ac.uk WELCOME TO BRISTOL WELCOME TO BRISTOL 8 OUR CITY OUR CITY 9 Our city Bristol is known for its Café culture Wherever you go in Bristol, you won’t be far distinctive blend of historic from a cosy independent café (or three). Bring charm and creative energy. your books for a working lunch, enjoy the view Bristol is one of the from a scenic roof terrace, or spend a lazy UK’s ten biggest Lively yet laid back and Sunday playing board games. In the city cities by population. accessible, Bristol provides centre, award-winning restaurants rub shoulders with the stalls of St Nicholas Markets, where the perfect backdrop for you’ll find street food dishes food from all your postgraduate over the world. experience. Lights, camera, action As a UNESCO City of Film, Bristol is a hub for Independent spirit film studios, producers and documentarians From the longest chain of independent shops in creating ground-breaking work, such as Planet Europe to our own community currency, Bristol Earth from the BBC’s Natural History Unit. is proud to be an independent city. A place like It’s also a popular filming location, with many no other; even the houses are colourful. memorable scenes from His Dark Materials to Bristol is the kind of place where you can shut Skins shot on our streets. Bristol is also the off a main street to install a public water slide, birthplace of animation characters Wallace and watch a magic show while you eat dinner, Gromit, with Aardman reaching an international and go to year-round festivals that celebrate audience through stop-motion animation, apps everything from street art to sea shanties. and games. The sound of Bristol Bristol is famous for its diverse music scene and the city boasts a range of venues. From gigs on an old converted boat to orchestral recitals in renowned concert halls, there’s something for all music lovers. Check out the Trinity Centre, a former Grade II listed church-turned-music-spot or the 140-capacity, family-run Louisiana, whose small stage hosted the Strokes, Coldplay and 10 Florence and the Machine before they were big. Bristol’s clubbing scene has it all too, playing host to the best DJs in house, techno, drum and bass and jungle, to name a few. bristol.ac.uk/city bristol.ac.uk/city WELCOME TO BRISTOL WELCOME TO BRISTOL 10 OUR CITY OUR CITY 11 Brand names and boutiques Build your career Bristol’s central shopping area, Cabot Circus, As the capital of the South West, Bristol’s is packed with big-name department stores and modern economy thrives on creative media, famous high-street brands. If you’re looking for financial services, the environmental sector and something a bit different, there are hundreds aerospace engineering industries. With a wealth of distinctive independent shops close to the of diverse sectors and a growing reputation University in Clifton Village, Park Street and for entrepreneurship, many of our graduates Gloucester Road, which are home to a variety of choose to stay in Bristol to build their career. independent traders with Bristol’s unique spirit. The University has industry links with many large employers in the city, and we can help Festival fun you to find the experience you need to make Indoors and out, Bristol’s festivals celebrate your mark.