Best of the best 2025
Postgraduate 2025 - South West England
Considering a postgraduate degree after your undergrad? Or want to build up your skillset to help improve your career prospects? Our Whatuni Student Choice Awards student reviewers reckon these universities offer great postgraduate opportunities and services.
3rd
Bournemouth University
4.3
SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Bournemouth University students were big fans of its welcoming atmosphere, supportive faculty, and modern facilities. The university's location offers up a mixture of coastal and city life, making for a great backdrop to studying. The courses were praised for their practical applications and industry connections, helping to prepare students for their future careers. Students felt like part of a community at the uni, and its range of extracurricular opportunities helped to build a sense of personal growth and a supportive learning environment.
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28th
University of Exeter
4.2
SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
The University of Exeter has a welcoming campus close to the city, and it offers up a variety of top sports facilities, study spaces, and cafes. The small class sizes provide excellent learning experiences, and the university's support services, including well-being and career assistance, are highly regarded for their usefulness and accessibility.
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54th
Hartpury University
4.3
SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
As a specialist university in a rural location, it's unsurprising that one of the most often mentioned reasons why students love Hartpury is the world-class facilities. In particular, their equine and sports facilities are praised as being of exceptional quality, and a major factor of the student experience. Additionally, the university's idyllic surroundings provide some of the best countryside scenery to be found anywhere in the UK.
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60th
Bristol, UWE
4.1
SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Students like the vibrant and multicultural student community at the University of the West of England (UWE). The campus offers state-of-the-art facilities, and the university puts a lot of focus on practical skills to prepare graduates for their professional journeys. Additionally, UWE Bristol's strong connection with industry professionals provides valuable opportunities for internships, placements, and networking events.
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62nd
University of Bristol
4.1
SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
The great city location, welcoming environment, and rich academic resources at the University of Bristol were loved by reviewers. The campus is situated between Clifton Triangle and the City Center, making it convenient for student life and social activities. The university offers well-structured lessons, a variety of study spaces, and extensive online resources.
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67th
University of Gloucestershire
4.2
SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Facilities at the University of Gloucester are modern and well equipped, with a focus on sustainable design. Supportive and friendly staff and guest lecturers lead diverse and interesting courses, many with placement opportunities and connections to industry. Wellbeing is important here, and students enjoy beautiful and convenient campuses with plenty of green spaces.
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