Masters in Bradford

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Bradford for Masters students

Fond of films? Then Bradford is the right place for you. The city, which is located in West Yorkshire in Northern England, was declared as the first UNESCO City of Film in 2009. But not only movie lovers will feel home in Bradford.

Besides the cheap housing market, the Bradford University is worth a look. Especially its Business School enjoys a high reputation. The Financial Times ranked it as one of the top ten regarding MBA programmes.

Apart from MBA programmes, the university offers studies in Computing, Informatics and Media, Engineering, Design & Technology, Health Studies, Life Sciences, Management and Law as well as Social and International Studies.

Universities and colleges 

The University of Bradford has a diversified study program. More than 50% of its students are from abroad. Hence, you can experience a specific atmosphere while studying in Bradford.

In particular, the Business School enjoys an excellent reputation and is accredited by AMBA and EQUIS. Nonetheless, courses are not overcrowded.

The aim of the Business School is to teach its students to work in a creative way and taking a risk when it is necessary. Furthermore, there is an international cooperation with universities from Singapore, Hongkong, Italy and Dubai.

Live and study 

Big advantages of living in Bradford are the cheap cost of living and rents. In contrast to London, Bradford is one of the cities with the lowest prices. Besides that, Bradford facilitates its students to experience several cultural attractions and events throughout the year. Four theatres, a concert hall and museums take care for diversified entertainment.

Those who love the cinema will love Bradford. Movie lovers are welcome in the National Media Museum. There are permanent exhibitions about photography, TV and animations. Each year in November the Bradford Animation Festival takes place, which is very popular among movie lovers and tourists. In 2010 Bradford was chosen as UK´s greenest city and it is located in the wonderful area of the Yorkshire Dales.

Career chances 

Although Bradford is closely related to the film industry, it owes its origins to the textile-producing industry. In the 19th century Bradford was the international centre of wool. It had its peak stage during the industrial revolution. After the end of this era Bradford struggled with the consequences of the de-industrialisation by means of social unrest, economic downturn and high unemployment.

In the meanwhile various businesses from different fields have established their head quarter in Bradford. Especially companies from the financial sector, the electronic sector, the chemical industry as well as the textile industry and engineering sector provide chances for entering the professional life. These businesses are for instance Hallmark, Provident Financial and BASF.

Visit the universities' profiles to learn more about Masters degree programmes in Bradford