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Bristol has a diverse postgraduate cohort of over 6,000 students. Whether you're undertaking postgraduate study straight from your undergraduate degree, or you're returning to education after some time in the professional world, you'll find Bristol a welcoming place to study within.
Read our students' stories
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Settling in to postgraduate life
Lixuan, studying MSc Biomedical Sciences Research, shares her story about how she found settling in to postgraduate life.
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A week in the life of a postgraduate student
What's the day-to-day life of a postgraduate like? Meera talks about her typical week while studying for an MSc in Public Health.
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My favourite things about postgraduate study
Hear from Ffion, studying MA Law, as she talks about the best parts of her postgraduate degree.
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Embracing change and making new friends
Paulina, studying MSc Biomedical Sciences Research, shares her experience of Bristol as an international student.
Pursue your passion
A postgraduate degree can allow you to pursue your passion and give you the opportunities and connections you need to build your professional career.
In June 2021, one of our postgraduate students, Rahul, released his debut EP, 'Piano Stories', while studying for his MA in Composition of Music for Film and Television.
Read more about Rahul's story and be inspired to take the next step into your professional life.