Find your future at University of Bradford: What makes us stand out
From cutting-edge tech to compassionate care, the University of Bradford is opening doors to a world of opportunity — with a diverse range of career-focused courses, packed with unique selling points designed to help students stand out and succeed.

Find your future at University of Bradford’s Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences
Looking to lead in business, shape policy, or make a difference in society? The Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences offers a dynamic mix of professionally accredited, globally focused, and career-ready courses. Here’s what makes them stand out:
Business & Management Brilliance
- BSc Business and Management: Real-world learning through live client projects, global case studies, and study abroad options. Accredited by ICAEW, ACCA, AIA, CIMA, and CPA Australia.
- BSc International Business and Management: Prepares you for global careers with study abroad opportunities and exemptions from top accountancy bodies.
- BSc Business Studies and Law: Combines commercial awareness with legal insight — ideal for future entrepreneurs or policy shapers.
Law with a Competitive Edge
- LLB Law & MLaw: Bradford is the only UK university offering a 4-year MLaw that includes the LLB, SQE1 & SQE2 prep, 6 months of qualifying work experience (QWE), and Master’s-level modules — all embedded and at no extra cost.
- Law Clinic: Work with real clients under the supervision of practising solicitors — not simulations.
- 2-Year SQE-focused LLMs: Unique in the sector, combining traditional LLM study with full SQE prep and QWE.
Finance, Economics & Analytics
- BSc Accounting and Finance: Accredited by ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW with exemptions — plus a global classroom and study abroad options.
- BSc Economics: Taught by research-active academics with real-world experience. Small group teaching, industry placements, and a curriculum tackling global challenges.
- BSc Finance and Business Analytics: Triple Crown accredited, hands-on training with SAS and AWS, and a future-focused curriculum designed with industry input.
Social Sciences with Impact
- BA Criminology: Explore crime prevention, rehabilitation, and justice with a strong local focus and real-world relevance.
- BA Working with Children, Young People and Families: Includes an optional adult learning qualification and deep dives into social care and education.
- BA Social Work: Over 50 years of heritage, 200 days of placement, and Social Work England accreditation.
- BA Sociology: A future-focused curriculum with a third-year work placement and strong emphasis on critical thinking and research.
Whether you're aiming to become a solicitor, economist, social worker, or business leader, the University of Bradford equips you with the skills, experience, and confidence to thrive.
Find your future at University of Bradford’s Faculty of Health Studies
If you're passionate about helping others and want a career that truly matters, the Faculty of Health Studies is your launchpad into the world of healthcare. With cutting-edge facilities, expert staff, and real-world placements, Bradford prepares you to lead with compassion and confidence. Here’s what makes them stand out.
Nursing & Midwifery: Where Care Meets Career
- BSc Nursing (Adult, Children’s, Mental Health): Small group tutorials, diverse placements, and expert-led teaching. You’ll learn in state-of-the-art clinical facilities and even have the chance for overseas placements.
- MNurse (Dual Registration): Graduate with a Master’s and dual registration in Adult/Mental Health or Children’s/Mental Health — a unique edge in the job market.
- BSc Midwifery & MSc Midwifery: Learn from experienced clinicians using high-end simulation equipment. Bradford is the only local university offering MSc Midwifery for those with a previous degree.
Allied Health Professions: Hands-On, High-Impact
- BSc Paramedic Science: The only UK university offering a full placement year in paramedic science. Small cohorts, expert staff, and simulation-based learning throughout.
- BSc Physiotherapy & MPhysiotherapy (Sport & Exercise Medicine): 1000 hours of clinical placement, elite-level facilities, and teaching from professionals with experience in NHS and elite sport.
- BSc Occupational Therapy: Unique LEAP placement model, on-campus clinic experience, and a strong focus on entrepreneurship and innovation.
Public Health & Community Wellbeing
- BSc Public Health and Community Wellbeing: 100-hour placement, real-world case studies, and links with NHS and local authorities. Engage with groundbreaking research like the Born in Bradford project.
Whether you're aiming to become a nurse, paramedic, physiotherapist, or public health leader, the University of Bradford gives you the skills, support, and experience to thrive in a rewarding healthcare career.
Find your future at the University of Bradford’s Faculty of Life Sciences
Curious about how the body works, how medicines are made, or how we understand the mind? The Faculty of Life Sciences offers hands-on, research-led degrees that prepare you for careers in healthcare, science, and beyond. Here’s what makes them stand out.
Biomedical & Clinical Sciences
- BSc Biomedical Science & BSc Applied Biomedical Science: Accredited, lab-based degrees with strong research links and career pathways in diagnostics, research, and healthcare.
- BSc Clinical Sciences: A unique route into medicine and healthcare, with opportunities to progress to Sheffield Medical School. Includes global placements and a strong focus on employability.
- Foundation in Clinical Sciences Medicine: Designed to widen access to medical education, with progression routes into full degrees and healthcare careers.
Forensics & Archaeology
- BSc Forensic and Medical Sciences: Accredited and hands-on from day one. Learn in cutting-edge labs and apply your skills in real-world scenarios.
- BSc Forensic Anthropology & BSc Forensic Science: Access to one of the UK’s largest bone collections, CT scanning tech, and a curriculum rooted in real forensic practice.
- BSc Archaeology: Award-winning research, hands-on fieldwork, and access to world-leading archaeological tech.
Psychology & Criminology
- BSc Psychology: Small group teaching, diverse assessments, and a student-focused approach. Weekly drop-ins and career booster weeks support your journey.
- BSc Psychology with Counselling: Taught by experienced practitioners, this course blends theory with hands-on counselling skills — ideal for careers in mental health and therapy.
- BSc Psychology and Criminology: Combines the best of both worlds to explore criminal behaviour and psychological theory.
- BA Criminology: Strong local focus, real-world relevance, and a deep dive into the criminal justice system.
Whether you're aiming for a career in medicine, mental health, forensics, or research, FoLS gives you the tools to make a real impact.
Find your future at the University of Bradford’s Faculty of Engineering and Digital Technologies
If you’re driven by innovation, creativity, and problem-solving, the Faculty of Engineering and Digital Technologies is where your future begins. From cutting-edge labs to industry-standard software, Bradford equips you to thrive in tech, design, and engineering. Here’s what makes them stand out.
Creative Technologies & Gaming
- BSc Game Design and Development & BA Animation: No exams — just hands-on, project-driven learning. Access to motion capture suites, sound studios, and industry-standard software like Unreal and Unity. Small cohorts mean big ideas and close support.
- External Opportunities: Attend festivals like the Yorkshire Games Festival and Game Republic Showcase. Bradford’s location between Leeds and Manchester puts you near major media hubs.
Computer Science & AI
- BSc Computer Science & Variants (AI, Cyber Security, Software Engineering): Common first year for flexibility, BCS accreditation, and high employability. Bradford produces the highest number of AI graduates in the UK.
- AI & Cyber Security: Access to 24/7 labs, cutting-edge research, and membership in the Turing University Network. Learn machine learning, ethical AI, and cybersecurity from day one.
- Industry Connections: Strong ties with IBM, Microsoft, NHS, and more. Placement years often lead to job offers — one student earned more than their lecturers during a JP Morgan placement!
Engineering Excellence
- Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical & Sustainable Process Engineering: Accredited degrees with real-world relevance. Learn in newly refurbished labs with £1.2M investment.
- BEng & MEng Options: Choose between three-year BEng or four-year MEng for deeper specialisation and career readiness.
- Career-Ready Curriculum: From simulation suites to industry advisory boards, everything is designed to prepare you for high-impact roles in engineering and tech.
Whether you're designing games, building bridges, or coding the future, FoEDT gives you the tools, tech, and training to succeed.
Clearing 2025
- Clearing 2025 opens on July 5 and runs until October 20, offering prospective students the chance to secure a place at university. Prospective students may include those taking all A-level/T-level (or equivalent) qualifications, or mature students who want to return to education.
- Call-lines and self apply form will be open from the first day of Clearing on July 5 - 08081 969129 from 9am – 12pm, then 9am-5pm weekdays up to and including August 14.
- The University of Bradford is offering a range of services this year, including its Clearing Community Pass, which includes webinars, a dedicated phone line and SMS and email updates.
- You can use Clearing if you have changed your mind about what or where you want to study, received higher or lower grades than you expected or haven’t yet applied to study at university for September 2025.