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The University of Bristol has been around in some form since 1876. It originally existed as the University College Bristol before becoming the establishment we know it as today. Nowadays it is seen as one of the UK’s top universities and regularly rankly highly in university league tables.
The city of Bristol is situated in the South West of England and is the largest in the surrounding area. It’s known for its friendly atmosphere, quirky culture and independent nature. The main university campus sits in the heart of the city, making it a key part of its make-up.
It’s known to have a vibrant nightlife with plenty of pubs, music venues and nightclubs, as well as independent cinemas, theatres and comedy venues.
An active Students’ Union means there are over 350 societies and 70 sports clubs to join, as well as various on-site facilities, including a pool and theatres.
Bristol is an easy city to get around on foot and by bike or bus and no journey within the city will be too taxing. There is an international airport and two well-connected train stations, meaning there is great access to and from Bristol. You can get to London in around two hours for example. It’s also easy to get to Cardiff and to explore the English and Welsh coastlines, especially if you have access to a car.
The University of Bristol offers a wide range of undergraduate courses, making up both single and joint honours degrees, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests. Single honours degrees give the chance to specialise in one subject, while joint honours programmes combine two or three subjects.
The length of your degree depends on what you choose to study.
Many of Bristol’s courses include a year in industry, usually in third year, and some courses can involve a year spent abroad, either studying or working. In these instances, your degree length will be increased.
Some degrees include optional modules, as well as core modules, meaning you can study the degree topics you’re most interested in.
Bristol accepts many UK qualifications, such as A-levels, BTECs, Cambridge Technicals and the International Baccalaureate, as well as international equivalents. The most common qualifications are A-levels and in general, Bristol’s standard requirement for undergraduate courses is three of them. If you’re applying with different qualifications, you’ll need the equivalent of three A-levels.
Many courses will ask that you’ve studied specific subjects. These can be found online in the university’s course details pages.
General studies, global perspectives and critical thinking are subjects that are not accepted as A-levels and therefore can’t be put towards an offer.
It should be noted that requirements can change so you should always confirm these with the university before applying.
You’ll find a range of accommodation options at the University of Bristol that cater to different budgets and requirements. A number of the residences are situated in the heart of the city, giving great access to the university and everything Bristol has to offer.
All residences have a dedicated facilities team, and the university has its own security services and police officer. Rooms vary in size and facilities. You can choose from basic, standard and standard plus room categories and will have the choice between single-occupancy, en-suite, twin-occupancy and studios.
Most of Bristol’s halls of residence are self-catered, meaning you’ll have access to kitchen facilities and will prepare all of your own meals. It should be noted that you’ll have to bring your own pots, pans, crockery and cutlery in the self-catered options. If you don’t want to cook for yourself, there are also catered accommodation options, providing two meals a day – breakfast and dinner during the week and breakfast and lunch at weekends.
If you don’t want to stay in halls, the university will give you in-depth advice on how to go about renting private accommodation.
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The University of Bristol has a Careers Service that supports its students and graduates in a number of ways. For example, it has several resources to help you explore different career options based on your degree. A specialised course is available to help you better understand yourself and what career is best for you.
There are plenty of resources to teach you about networking, the Bristol Connects service even allows you to connect with previous students to help find a mentor who’s been through it all already.
The Careers Service can also help you look for internships, part-time work and work experience while you’re studying at Bristol. This can give you valuable experience and help you find employment once you’ve graduated. The SME Internship Scheme allows you to find paid internships and the City Challenges programme sets students up to help work on real-life challenges in the local community.
As a student at Bristol, you’ll also be able to get plenty of support writing CVs, cover letters and job applications, as well as preparing for interviews and assessment days.
There are plenty of scholarships and bursaries available for students who meet the required criteria at Bristol, to contribute towards the payment of student fees and living costs. Scholarships and bursaries are given on top of student loans and provided directly by the university. They don’t need to be paid back.
Scholarships and bursaries can be awarded to students who excel in various areas, like academia, sports, music and drama. They are also given out based on personal circumstances, such as household income, background and geographical location.
The University of Bristol Bursary is paid to thousands of students every year, with awards for every year of the course. Eligibility for this funding includes being a Home (UK) undergraduate student, who is eligible for and has applied for a means-tested government maintenance loan, and has a household income below the given threshold.
All scholarships and bursaries have their own eligibility criteria that must be met to receive them. You can find out more about the funding opportunities, and their eligibility criteria, on Bristol’s online funding pages.
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As well as a wide range of courses, studying at University of Bristol offers you loads of opportunities to boost your CV thanks to the careers department. You might even have the chance to do a work placement or sandwich year during your degree.
As well as providing you with opportunities to develop academically and professionally, you'll have a wide range of clubs and societies to join. You'll be able to pick up a new hobby and make loads of new friends by joining some of the clubs and societies on offer at University of Bristol.
Many courses at University of Bristol offer an opportunity to do a work placement or sandwich year. These opportunities will help you develop your employability skills, and the careers department is also on hand to offer personal support.
As well as a wide range of courses on offer, University of Bristol also has loads of clubs and societies you can join during your studies. Joining societies is just one of the many ways you can tailor your experience at University of Bristol to suit you.
You'll be shocked by the number of clubs and societies on offer at University of Bristol. There's something for everyone! As well as being able to pick different clubs and societies, most courses let you choose modules at different points through your degree.
As well as personalising your course through optional modules, you may have the chance to do a work placement during your studies. Developing your professional skills through work placements is a great way to add to your CV and boost your employability.
The world is your oyster! Of course, the exact options open to you will depend on which subject you choose to study. Employers often look to hire graduates, so you can be sure that your degree will give you a wider range of employment opportunities.
No matter what degree you choose, however, you'll have option of going on to further study. If you want to keep studying, your undergraduate degree will enable you to go on to a master's degree or even a PhD.
With a degree in a subject you love, you'll find more doors opening to jobs you'll love. Studies have also shown that graduates earn more on average compared to non-graduates.
If you want to continue to pursue education, you'll be able to progress to postgraduate study once you've got your undergraduate degree. You could opt to study a master's, or even get a PhD.
If you want a job you love (and who doesn't?), getting a job in a field you're passionate about is a great place to start. By studying a subject you really enjoy, you'll be qualified for a range of jobs relating to that subject, which you'll hopefully love.
For those who aren't ready to give up on education after an undergraduate degree, you'll have the opportunity to progress to postgraduate study such as a master's or even a PhD.
If you opt to live in uni halls, you'll benefit from free WiFi and all-inclusive rent. Rent for uni halls also includes security and maintenance, so you can be sure you'll be well-looked after. There are several accessible rooms available, which are adapted for disabled students.
Halls also have communal areas such as kitchen facilities where you can meet your flatmates over a cup of tea. You'll also have access to dining facilities where you can share a meal with other students in your accommodation.
Living in uni halls means you'll have access to communal areas including kitchen and dining facilities. These facilities offer you plenty of opportunity to socialise with the students you're living with.
You'll also find all bills are included in your rent, and yes, that includes WiFi. Rent also covers security and maintenance. There are accessible rooms available in halls that have been adapted for disabled students.
University of Bristol's accommodation is designed to be as straightforward and stress-free as possible. All your bills are included in your rent, you'll have free WiFi and your rent also includes security and maintenance.
You'll have access to communal areas like kitchen and dining facilities, where you can socialise with other students you're living with. Disabled students will find several rooms adapted in accessible halls to suit a range of access requirements.
