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Ranked 51 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2019)
Voted best place to live in the UK (The 51 Sunday Times ‘Best Place to Live’ 2017)
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I am delighted that you are considering the Our early adoption of new technologies reflects History 6 University of Bristol during what is a uniquely our pioneering approach. This spirit extends Culture 8 bristoluniversity exciting moment in our history. to our commitment to a diverse university Teaching 10 community, enriched by international students. bristol Bristol is a successful and ambitious university, Events 12 We understand the opportunity that studying offering you the chance to learn from and with overseas can bring to both you and us. As such, Careers 14 @universityofbristol some of the leading scholars in the world. Here, we offer a wealth of support right from the point Opportunity 16 you can benefit from a research-rich environment of applying to beyond graduation. City 18 UniversityofBristol that combines a rigorous approach to learning with innovation. Discover more about Bristol life through this Societies 22 @BristolUni guide, by visiting our website and by following Living 24 Your university experience will be enhanced by us on social media. Support 28 Bristol’s environment. Recently making National Geographic Traveller’s ‘Cool List 2018’, the city Good luck with your application and I very much Go abroad 30 is renowned for its rare combination of modern look forward to welcoming you to the University Fees 32 Talk to us urban life with picturesque parks and architecture of Bristol in the near future. Funding 34 Tel +44 (0)117 394 1649 set to inspire. Entry 35 Email [email protected] Although the city enjoys a rich history, the city is Apply 36 For up-to-date information visit often used as a test-bed for new technologies, Visas 39 bristol.ac.uk it recently beat London, New York and Singapore A-Z courses 40 becoming the world’s smartest city in the Professor Hugh Brady Location 54 2018 Global Mobile Awards. Vice-Chancellor and President
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‘Make the most of your university experience by embracing all the possibilities you can. Join societies, make friends and attend extracurricular events.’
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bristol.ac.uk bristol.ac.uk INTERNATIONAL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 6 HISTORY HISTORY 7 History The University of Bristol has been making 2021/22 history since 1876. The work of our staff The new £350 million and students continues to break new Temple Quarter ground and resonate around the world. Enterprise Campus will open, with a focus on digital technologies and 1876 their impact on society. Bristol opens its doors, becoming the first higher 2012 education institution in Past and present students the country to admit men 1929 win five medals at the London and women as equals. 2012 Olympic Games, Sir Winston Churchill putting Bristol’s medal count 1928 becomes University Bristol alumnus and Nobel Laureate joint-first for UK universities. Paul Dirac first predicts the existence © ® The Nobel Foundation Chancellor. of antimatter, one of the fundamental concepts of modern physics. 2015 Professor of econometrics Angus Deaton 1995 wins the Nobel Prize for Economics, bringing Professor of cardiac surgery Gianni Bristol’s Nobel laureates to thirteen. Angelini pioneers ‘beating heart’ surgery, now used in 20% of operations worldwide. 2017 The Right Honourable Baroness Hale 2010 of Richmond, Bristol’s Chancellor from Alumna Rhiannon Holder becomes one of 2004 to 2016, becomes the first female the youngest recipients of an MBE for her President of the Supreme Court. services to young people’s healthcare. 2018 The University and city demonstrate the world’s first end-to-end 5G urban network, making Bristol the world’s smartest city at the 2018 Global Mobile Awards. bristol.ac.uk bristol.ac.uk INTERNATIONAL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 8 CULTURE CULTURE 9 Culture
Our students and staff come International celebrations We are proud of our diversity. Nearly 100 from over 120 countries, different languages are spoken across Bristol, creating a friendly and while a packed festival calendar encourages people of all cultures to join in celebration. dynamic space for learning Bristol Students’ Union offers a wide range that benefits all. of international and cultural societies where you can meet students from your country A personal welcome and around the world. To find out more, We want to make sure you get the best see page 22. possible start at university. Throughout arrivals weekend our Student Ambassadors All religions are welcome will be available to meet you at four different Bristol is home to people of various faiths and locations, including London Heathrow none. The city houses 11 mosques, a Hindu and Bristol International Airport. temple, two synagogues, four Sikh temples, Once you arrive at the University, you can visit a Bahá’i centre and several Buddhist our International Welcome Lounge where you will meditation centres. There are also many meet other students, sign up for social events Christian churches, which support a range and collect a bank letter. Each year, we organise of denominations and languages. a week-long welcome programme to help you make friends and settle into your new home. Home flavours If you get hungry for tastes of home, it’s easy to buy international ingredients for your favourite meal. Plenty of specialist stores carry foods from East Asia, South Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa, the Caribbean and more, while large supermarkets usually have international sections. Halal food is widely available, as well as a wealth of vegetarian and vegan options. 1 in 6 students is international bristol.ac.uk/international 1 bristol.ac.uk/international INTERNATIONAL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 10 TEACHING TEACHING 11 Teaching
Bristol is renowned for Invested in your experience Bristol Futures You will find a wealth of modern facilities During your time at Bristol you will have a outstanding teaching and across our campuses, including 24-hour libraries, variety of opportunities to develop key skills research. Whether you are extensive IT spaces and purpose-built study and personal attributes which will benefit centres. Recent developments include the your studies, while preparing you to become a foundation student or £56.5 million Life Sciences building, an adaptable, successful graduate. opened by Sir David Attenborough, and a PhD candidate, you will Called Bristol Futures, this approach is built the Centre for Nanoscience and Quantum around three interdisciplinary themes, which Information – engineered to be one of be supported to reach complement our core values: Innovation and the quietest buildings in the world. your potential. Enterprise, Global Citizenships, and Sustainable Futures. These will encourage you to be an Personal support Course levels open minded and confident individual, resilient Most taught students are assigned a personal The University offers more than 400 courses at to change and equipped to benefit society tutor to meet on a regular basis. They can advise a range of levels. These include pre-sessional with your talents and ideas. and foundation English language courses you on academic matters, provide personal You will experience Bristol Futures as part of through to doctorate degrees. To find out more support and guide you towards specialist services your academic studies and through additional about the options available, see page 40. within the University. Research students benefit from similar support through their supervisor. opportunities, such as: optional units, flexible online open courses and external collaborations. Research-led teaching Much of our teaching capitalises on our Flexible programmes research excellence. As a member of the Russell Many of our programmes provide module Group, Bristol is considered one of the UK’s choices, allowing you to explore your leading research universities. We were ranked individual interests. This flexible approach is among the best nationally in the most recent extended to our modes of delivery, which vary Research Excellence Framework assessment. from traditional lectures to placements and seminars. You will also be expected to direct The University is also a founding member your own learning with independent study. of the Worldwide Universities Network, a transcontinental collective of 23 research- intensive universities. Together we seek to address the concerns facing humanity, from public health to food security. bristol.ac.uk/study bristol.ac.uk/study INTERNATIONAL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 12 EVENTS EVENTS 13 Events
FEBRUARY Refugee Festival Culture Valley Fest Food Lunar New Year Culture Celebrate the contribution of refugees through Enjoy a magical countryside atmosphere with Welcome in the new year with music, food and arts, culture and education organic food and acoustic music performances across the city Food Connections Food SEPTEMBER MARCH Explore the varied delights of Bristol’s independent The Downs Festival Music food scene International Jazz & Blues Festival Music Listen to leading bands in beautiful parkland, Celebrate Bristol’s jazz legacy and future stars JULY just a walk from the University Varsity Series Sport Harbour Festival Music Encounters Festival Film Represent your University and fundraise for charity Join 250,000+ for waterfront music, performance, Discover something new at the UK’s premier at the annual student sporting event food and much more short film and animation festival APRIL Upfest Art Bristol Art Trail Art Watch leading graffiti artists paint the town Find art in your neighbourhood when local artists Festival of Ideas Culture at Europe’s largest street art festival open their homes and studios to visitors Get inspired with lectures and debates featuring famous minds Pride LGBT+ OCTOBER Celebrate equality and diversity at Bristol’s MAY Simple Things Music colourful parade and city-wide events Explore venues around the city playing fresh Vegfest Food Shakespeare Festival Theatre alternative music Explore vegan living and sample delicious food Soak up some culture with new adaptations Black History Month Culture Love Saves the Day Music in unusual venues Celebrate Britain’s African and Caribbean Feel the love with an eclectic weekend of music St Paul’s Carnival Culture communities with a month of events Dot to Dot Music Enjoy Bristol’s iconic African Caribbean carnival NOVEMBER Discover tomorrow’s new music stars at the AUGUST cult travelling festival City ice skating Culture International Balloon Fiesta Culture Millennium Square brings a winter wonderland JUNE Join the fiesta or just look to the skies during this to the city Festival of Nature Environment unique festival, where hundreds of hot air balloons DECEMBER Get back to nature at the UK’s largest festival float over Bristol of the natural world Christmas markets Shopping Islamic Cultural Fayre Culture Get into the festive spirit at alpine markets packed Comedy Garden Comedy Celebrate Islamic culture with UK friends with gifts, food and drink Be entertained by the country’s biggest comics in a beautiful city park bristol.ac.uk bristol.ac.uk INTERNATIONAL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 14 CAREERS CAREERS 15 Careers
As one of the UK’s top four • Specialist mentoring: Many courses offer dedicated support through their own universities targeted by professional mentoring scheme or industry leading recruiters, we are liaison office. committed to helping you • Help for entrepreneurs: Our Student Enterprise team offers support and opportunities get to where you want to be for students with start-up ambitions. when you graduate.* • Job search: Whether you plan to stay in the UK, or return to your home country, the Your career begins here Careers Service can help with your job search. Your Careers Service will support you throughout In recent years we have even hosted careers your studies, whether you have a career planned fairs for graduates in their home countries. or are looking for inspiration. This is a free • Online vacancies: Through mycareer, our service for all students and continues for three online careers portal, you can find part-time years after graduation. Support includes: and vacation work, internships and graduate • Employer introductions: We host one of the jobs, while also having access to hundreds More than 300 largest career programmes of any university, of digital career resources. employer visits with over 300 employer visits to campus each year each year for presentations, networking *The Graduate Market in 2018, High Fliers Research and workshops. • Employability award: Endorsed by graduate recruiters including Amazon and PwC, our Bristol PLUS Award allows you to increase your employability and boost your CV. • Paid internships: You can find a variety of paid professional internships through our University of Bristol Internship Scheme or through our online vacancy finder. bristol.ac.uk/careers 300+bristol.ac.uk/careers INTERNATIONAL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 16 OPPORTUNITY OPPORTUNITY 17
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Our city is a distinctive Liveable city Bristol is a friendly, safe and inspiring place to live blend of historic charm and and study. There are more than 450 parks and dynamic, creative energy. green spaces for relaxation or recreation, and the city’s compact size makes it easily walkable. Lively yet laid-back, exciting Wander past medieval churches, elegant but accessible – Bristol is Georgian architecture, and Victorian gems such as the Clifton Suspension Bridge for a glimpse sure to feel like home. into Bristol’s fascinating 1,000-year history.
Always something to do It’s difficult to be bored in Bristol. From Bristol Harbour Festival to the International Balloon Fiesta, the city’s packed festival calendar means there’s always something to celebrate. Culture is available all year round at historic theatres, independent cinemas and comedy clubs. Bristol’s thriving music scene means concert lovers are catered for, with intimate rock venues, orchestral concert halls, and everything in between.
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Feast with friends In Bristol, you’re never far from a cosy independent café for a relaxed drink or working lunch. If you get hungry for home flavours, there’s a restaurant for almost every cuisine. Plenty of specialist grocery stores and supermarkets carry international ingredients, while vegetarian, vegan and halal foods are widely available.
Be inspired Our city has a buzzing creative economy, where street art sits alongside celebrated galleries. In the home of Banksy, fresh graffiti could be hiding around every corner – especially in summer when Upfest, Europe’s largest street-art festival colours our streets. ‘Is there a British city With a thriving digital industry and a passion with a more indie spirit? for innovation, Bristol is the UK’s leading smart city (UK Smart Cities Index 2017). Bristol is an offbeat city ever on the rise.’
National Geographic Traveller, Cool List 2018
An international home We are proud of our diverse and welcoming community. Bristol residents come from across the globe, speak nearly 100 different languages, and are of various faiths and none. The city Bristol retains a features a Hindu temple, 11 mosques, two distinctive identity synagogues, four Sikh temples, a Bahá’i centre, despite being the Buddhist meditation centres, and Christian tenth-largest city by churches for those of many denominations population in the UK and languages. (Office for National Statistics, 2016) 10bristol.ac.uk/city bristol.ac.uk/city INTERNATIONAL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 22 SOCIETIES SOCIETIES 23 Societies
Whatever your interests, Representing our diverse student body, there are more than 50 country-based and religious you’ll find students who societies. International societies are a great share them in our 300+ way to share your culture, connect with people from similar backgrounds, and enjoy familiar clubs and societies. From cuisine, festivals and traditions. There is also a joining a performance dedicated International Students’ Network. sport squad to sharing Staying active international cuisine, Bristol’s wide range of sports will help you make lasting friendships and lead a healthy, active there’s an activity to lifestyle. Convenient on-campus facilities include a 32-metre swimming pool, newly refurbished suit you. gym, and our off-campus sports complex houses extensive facilities including grass and 3G pitches Led by students for students Every student at Bristol is a member of the for outdoor sports and an indoor tennis centre. Students’ Union, Bristol SU. The SU works to There are more than 70 student-led sports ensure you get the best from your time in Bristol. clubs to suit all interests, such as rowing, table You can be as involved in the SU as you like. Join tennis, Bollywood dance, taekwondo and some of our 300+ clubs and societies; become even Quidditch. You can also participate in free a representative to voice students’ views to the exercise classes, friendly leagues, and British University; or make use of free, impartial and Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) matches. confidential advice from the Just Ask service. Competitive athletes can join our Performance Sport programme to help you train, compete and bristolsu.org.uk achieve your sporting goals while at Bristol. Pursue your passions bristol.ac.uk/sport With a huge range of clubs and societies on offer, Bristol has something for everyone. You can take part in music, drama or dance; enjoy new food, games or hobbies; or volunteer in the local community. bristolsu.org.uk bristol.ac.uk/sport INTERNATIONAL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 24 LIVING LIVING 25 Living
Discovering a new city and choose University-allocated accommodation, you won’t need a UK guarantor and you won’t making it your home can need to complete a right to rent check. be one of the most exciting You can explore all of our residences at parts of your university bristol.ac.uk/accommodation or follow @bristoluniversityaccommodation on experience. Our dedicated Instagram for snapshots of life in halls.
Accommodation Office will Guaranteed accommodation help you to settle in. We guarantee a place in our residences for all new first-year international undergraduates Your choice and postgraduates, including pre-sessional Where you choose to live will depend and foundation programme students, on the experience you are seeking, your subject to conditions: bristol.ac.uk/ budget and how independent you want accommodation-guarantee. to be. You are guaranteed a place in University-allocated accommodation, but Catered or self-catered? you may decide to rent privately instead. Some undergraduate residences are catered, which means two meals a day are included in University residences your fee. Our healthy and varied menus will suit a Our residences are more than just a place to range of diets, provide an opportunity to socialise 6,500+ places eat and sleep. They are exciting communities, at mealtimes and can make it easier to budget. which become home for your first year. You in University You may prefer to cook for yourself in a will mix with students from around the world accommodation self-catered residence, giving you more who could become your friends for life. flexibility in what and when you eat. In We have accommodation to suit all tastes, with some of these residences, you can also a choice of modern or historic, large or small purchase a meal card to eat in a catered hall. and catered or self-catered accommodation Postgraduate residences are all self-catered. in several locations around the city. If you
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Our student services Visas Health and wellbeing Sessions (PASS). PASS sessions are collaborative If you are from outside the European Economic We will help you to manage your health and study groups led by specially trained students ensure you have access to Area or Switzerland, you will need a visa to wellbeing and put you in touch with support in the later years of your course. They can help support for all aspects of study in the UK. For the majority of students, services when you need them. Students with you adapt to university study and make the most this will be a Tier 4 (General) student visa. enduring mental health difficulties may experience of the first year of your course:bristol.ac.uk/ university life – academic, additional challenges in transitioning to and students/study/peer-mentoring. Our Student Visa Service is available before studying at university. As well as helping you personal and practical. and during your studies to help you secure to access local NHS services, our Student Faith and spirituality your student visa and ensure that you Counselling Service provides group and individual The Multifaith Chaplaincy offers confidential Language and academic development comply with the necessary requirements: counselling: bristol.ac.uk/student-counselling. pastoral and spiritual support, religious The Centre for English Language and bristol.ac.uk/directory/visas. information and advice, regular events, and Foundation Studies provides a range of courses If you have enduring mental health difficulties a welcoming space for students of all faiths and programmes to help students at all levels A safe environment we encourage you to notify us early in the and none: bristol.ac.uk/chaplaincy. develop their academic language and literacy. We are committed to providing a fair and safe application process so we can help you to set This includes pre-sessional courses, which environment for studying and socialising. We up your support network before you arrive. For Disability support prepare international students for study at the have our own police officer, and our security more information on the support available, visit: Disability Services provides advice and study University of Bristol, and academic development service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Undergraduate students: bristol.ac.uk/study/ support for those with ongoing health conditions, opportunities throughout your degree. undergraduate/student-life/wellbeing. mental health difficulties, specific learning bristol.ac.uk/english-language. Academic support Postgraduate students: bristol.ac.uk/study/ difficulties, autism spectrum conditions, sensory Most taught students are assigned a personal postgraduate/student-life/wellbeing. impairments and mobility difficulties. We strongly Settling in tutor to meet on a regular basis, and a range encourage you to make contact early so we can Our staff are here to support international of academic support can be accessed through Peer Support advise you on what support is available and how students, starting from the moment you accept your tutor or school. You can also use the We believe that some of the best people to to access it: bristol.ac.uk/disability-services. an offer and throughout your time at Bristol. Study Skills service for online interactive help you find your feet at university are students This includes providing a meet and greet resources, workshops and individual themselves. Peer mentors are current students Childcare service at Heathrow and Bristol Airports, a tutorials. Postgraduate research students who have been trained in mentoring skills. They Our subsidised day nursery is located on the series of welcome events and practical support will be supported by their supervisors. are here to help you settle in to university, answer such as help opening a bank account. main campus. It can accommodate children your questions and share their own experiences. from three months to five years old and is Many courses also offer Peer Assisted Study open weekdays throughout the year.
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Studying or working abroad You can study at an English-speaking university PhD Research Mobility Programme or one requiring a foreign language, and your The Research Mobility Programme, in is an opportunity to boost time abroad will be fully accredited by Bristol. partnership with the Worldwide Universities your personal development Our prestigious partner universities include the Network (WUN), offers funding for PhD University of California, the University of Sydney, students to pursue their research for a short and gain a more global the University of Hong Kong, the University of period at a WUN partner institution abroad. perspective. Barcelona and many more around the world. This is a chance to collaborate with renowned academics, gain experience in new working We also offer numerous shorter study abroad environments and build international research A world of opportunity experiences: semester-long programmes for networks: bristol.ac.uk/wun/funding/rmp. Each year, more than 500 Bristol students some courses, summer schools and even options spend a semester or year of their degree that run for a few weeks. Current examples outside the UK. Participants often say that this include a Chinese culture and language summer experience was a highlight of their course. There programme in Beijing and an intensive global are plenty of opportunities for undergraduate leadership scheme in association with Santander. students to go abroad and our dedicated staff will support you every step of the way. Work abroad Modern languages students have the option Study abroad of completing a work placement in another If you want to study overseas for a year, look country, and some science and engineering for courses that include ‘with Study Abroad’ courses may give you the chance to spend or ‘with Study in Continental Europe’ in the title. your year in industry abroad. The Careers A year abroad is also integrated into Service also supports students who are all modern languages degrees. interested in working overseas during the summer break or after graduation. 150+ partner universities across 150the world
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We encourage you to fully COURSE ANNUAL TUITION FEE 2019/20 DEPOSIT research the funding that is International Foundation Programme £19,100 £1,000 available and make realistic Pre-sessional English language courses From £2,400 for six weeks to £5,350 for 14 weeks £300 financial provision before Undergraduate arts-based courses £18,100 None starting your course or Undergraduate science-based courses £22,300 None Undergraduate clinical courses £29,100 for BVSc Veterinary Science; None programme of study. £32,600 for MB ChB Medicine; £36,100 for BDS Dentistry Tuition fees Tuition fees will depend on your course and your Postgraduate programmes Varies depending on programme £1,500 fee status. Please see individual course pages online to check the exact fees for your subject. Cost of living Typical costs* of some common groceries Fees for the academic year 2019/20 are given You can live well in Bristol for much less than in Bristol are given below. in the adjacent table. Fees are reviewed annually in London; the cost of living is 30 per cent and are not fixed for the duration of your studies. cheaper than in the capital.* As a university 1 litre of milk £0.90 You should budget for an annual increase of city, many shops, restaurants and venues up to 5 per cent. This increase does not offer a student discount. 500g loaf of bread £0.80 apply to undergraduate clinical courses in 30% cheaper living Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science, For guidance, most students spend 1kg of white rice £1.15 costs compared between £9,000 and £13,000 a year on for which the fee will remain the same 1kg of potatoes £0.90 with London* for the duration of the programme. living expenses, including accommodation, although you may spend more depending 12 eggs £1.80 on your housing choices, lifestyle and travel Cappuccino in a café £2.65 requirements. For more information on living costs, see bristol.ac.uk/living-expenses. *Numbeo, June 2018 bristol.ac.uk/international/fees-finance 30 bristol.ac.uk/international/fees-finance INTERNATIONAL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 34 FUNDING ENTRY 35 Funding Entry
If you have the talent and Undergraduate students for students from developing Commonwealth We assess every applicant You do not need to have reached the Subjects Many countries offer their own funding for countries to study a selection of one-year required level before applying. If you Some courses require you to have ability to succeed at Bristol, outstanding undergraduate students via taught postgraduate programmes: on individual merit don’t yet fulfil the specified profile, we will studied particular subjects. This will be concerns about funding government and private organisations. http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk. and consider a range give you a target grade in your offer. specified on the online course profile. The University is pleased to support should not stop you from these overseas funding initiatives: Postgraduate research students of qualifications. Education agents Mature students applying. Financial support bristol.ac.uk/international/countries. Studentships are available for PhD study, for The University has agreements with various We welcome applications from mature which there are no limitations on nationality International qualifications education representatives, or agents, around students and will consider a range of vocational Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships are available or course. Your prospective department can The University of Bristol has a transparent the world. These are listed at bristol.ac.uk/ qualifications, occupational and life experiences, may be available to help. to undergraduate students with exceptional advise you on what is available and how admissions process and accepts a wide range of international/countries. Representatives as well as more traditional qualifications. We Funding opportunities are musical, dramatic or sporting talent outside and when to apply. qualifications for undergraduate and postgraduate can help you to apply, but using one does not may invite mature students to an interview. their normal field of study:bristol.ac.uk/ courses. If you studied at a school, college or put you at any advantage or disadvantage listed online: bristol.ac.uk/ fees-funding/awards/vc-scholarship. You may find that your own government has university outside the UK, you will find detailed when we consider your application. fees-funding/search. a scholarship scheme which covers your fees information about qualification equivalences Postgraduate taught students and living costs. Many trusts and charities also at bristol.ac.uk/international/countries. Admissions tests International scholarships Several departments offer programme-specific offer small grants to postgraduate students. For some courses, you must take an admissions A range of scholarships is available for scholarships to high-achieving students. If your qualifications are not suitable for direct test before we can offer you a place. If you high-achieving international students. These are advertised on the departments’ Part-time work entry onto one of our undergraduate courses, our are applying for a medical or dental degree, This includes our Think Big scholarships, webpages. You may also be able to secure You may wish to look for a part-time or International Foundation Programme can provide you will need to take the UK Clinical Aptitude covering up to 100 per cent of tuition fees, corporate sponsorship from your home vacation job to supplement your finances, the necessary English Language and academic Test (UKCAT). If you are applying for a Law and a variety of scholarships with our external country or use our funding directory to depending on the working permissions preparation. For more details see page 40. LLB course, you will need to take the National partners for students from specific regions: research country-specific funding sources: on your visa. Our Careers Service can Admissions Test for Law (LNAT). Some other bristol.ac.uk/international-scholarships. bristol.ac.uk/fees-funding/search. help you find part-time work and also lists English language requirements courses, such as Innovation degrees, may vacancies online: bristol.ac.uk/careers. International applicants are required to have a We are a proud partner university of Chevening, good standard of English to study at Bristol, and also require additional assessments. You can the UK government’s global scholarship find out the weighting of these tests to your Advice and support different courses need different language levels, programme that allows outstanding scholars from application process in our online admissions The Student Funding Office provides called ‘profiles’. The language profile needed for eligible countries to study one-year postgraduate statements for each course. advice, both before you apply and during each programme is specified in our online course programmes in the UK: www.chevening.org. your studies, on scholarships, living costs, listings. Details of each profile can be found at In association with the Commonwealth budgeting and emergency short-term bristol.ac.uk/study/language-requirements. Scholarship Commission, we offer scholarships loans: bristol.ac.uk/fees-funding.
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Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Supporting documents Apply online: We will consider your If you meet the conditions If you require a visa Before we can confirm your www.ucas.com. application and email you of your offer, we will to study in the UK, place, you must provide copies Our institution once we have made a confirm your place. we will issue a Certificate of the following:
Undergraduate code is B78. decision, this can take of Acceptance to • evidence that you meet the up to five weeks. For Study (CAS). If you are not using relevant English language certain courses, you may UCAS, you can apply profile, if English is not your be invited to an interview. to most courses via first language; If your application is Apply www.commonapp.org. successful, you will • an official translation of your final You can apply via receive either a conditional exam results, unless you are UCAS from early or unconditional offer. studying UK qualifications September 2018. verified by UCAS; UCAS applicants will Applications for also be notified by UCAS • your passport details page, all courses will be when a decision has if you require a visa. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Supporting documents considered equally if been made. When you
Summer pre-sessional submitted by 15 January. have replies from all your Tick the pre-sessional If you meet the entry You will be asked to pay a If you require a visa to • English language certificate courses, you can accept course box when requirements, we will £300 deposit. study in the UK, we will (already supplied with Many courses will accept applications up until one firm choice and one accepting your offer offer you a place. We now issue a Certificate undergraduate or insurance choice in case of undergraduate or aim to email you our of Acceptance to postgraduate application) 30 June, though some courses may close you do not meet the postgraduate study. decision within 21 days. Study (CAS). • copy of passport details page. before this. grades of your firm offer. If you apply through Common App, you can either accept or decline our offer.
International Foundation Programme International Apply online by 1 July We will consider your If you meet the conditions If you require a visa to You must provide all of the following, Apply using our We will consider your If you meet the conditions If you require a visa You must provide all of the following 2019: bristol.ac.uk/ application and aim of your offer, we will study in the UK, we will or details about when you expect to online course finder: application and aim to let of your offer, we will to study in the UK, with your application: english-language/study/ to let you know our confirm your place. You now issue a Certificate receive them, with your application: bristol.ac.uk/pg-study. you know our decision confirm your place. we will issue a Certificate • a minimum of two academic ifp/apply. decision by email will be asked to pay a of Acceptance to Postgraduate taught Please check the by email within 21 days. You will need to accept of Acceptance to • IELTS certificate within 14 days. If your £1,000 deposit and sign Study (CAS). application deadline for If your application is this offer online. Self- Study (CAS). letters of reference; application is successful, the acceptance form. • high school certificate your programme, as successful, you will receive funding international • university degree transcripts; you will receive either • most recent high closing dates vary. Some either a conditional or students will be asked • university degree certificate; a conditional or school transcript programmes are very unconditional offer. to pay a £1,000 deposit. unconditional offer. competitive and may fill • an English language certificate, if We may interview • passport. before the final deadline. English is not your first language; you before making a final decision. • certified translations of documents issued in any language other than English; • your passport details page, if you require a visa. Please read the admissions statement for your programme carefully before applying, as you may need to upload additional documents.
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Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Supporting documents Apply using our online We will consider your If you meet the conditions If you require a visa to You must provide copies of the programme finder: application and aim of your offer, we will study in the UK, we will following with your application: bristol.ac.uk/pg-study. to let you know our confirm your place. now issue a Certificate • a research proposal; Postgraduate research decision by email within of Acceptance to 21 days, though it can Study (CAS). • at least two academic references; take longer. If your • university degree transcripts; application is successful, • university degree certificate; you will receive either Visas a conditional or • certified translations of unconditional offer. documents issued in any language other than English; We may interview you before making • an English language certificate, if a final decision. English is not your first language; • your passport details page, if you require a visa. Please read the admissions statement for your programme carefully before You may need a visa to study applying, as you may need to upload in the UK, our dedicated additional documents. international student visa advice and compliance staff are here to help.
Selection Your offer Incomplete applications Tier 4 visas The University assesses applications in A conditional offer means your place is Applications submitted without the correct If you are from outside the European Economic accordance with a clear set of principles. dependent on achieving specified grades, supporting documents will be held until the Area or Switzerland, you will need a visa to study Admissions statements for all programmes and/or meeting our English language required information is provided, so may take in the UK. For the majority of students, this will be outline how applications are assessed and the requirements. An unconditional offer means longer to consider. a Tier 4 (General) student visa. criteria used to assess them. Statements for you have already met all the academic Full details about Tier 4 visas are available at 2019 entry will be finalised by August 2018 requirements for your chosen programme. bristol.ac.uk/directory/visas/tier-4. for undergraduate applications, and in September 2018 for postgraduate applications. Making a research proposal Our service to you If you are a postgraduate research applicant, For the latest information, visit Student Visa Services is available to support you you may want, or be requested, to propose bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/ from the moment you accept an offer of a place your own area of study. The school website and after-you-apply/policies right through to graduation. admissions statement will give details on what bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/ your research proposal should contain. Our advisers offer immigration information and after-you-apply/policies advice in a professional, friendly and confidential You can search for a potential supervisor using manner. This includes help with securing a our website. We recommend emailing the Tier 4 student visa and meeting the necessary relevant school or faculty office to discuss your compliance requirements, advice about Tier 4 research proposal with your chosen supervisor working conditions and guidance on visas for before applying. dependants. bristol.ac.uk/directory/visas.
bristol.ac.uk/study bristol.ac.uk/directory/visas INTERNATIONAL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 40 A-Z COURSES A-Z COURSES 41 A-Z Courses English Language Intercalated courses Foundation courses
Course length Award We offer 400+ courses and medical science courses you can choose International degree preparation courses PRE-SESSIONAL PROGRAMMES ONE-YEAR STANDALONE COURSE a four-year Integrated Masters degree (eg Our pre-sessional courses and foundation Summer course for offer holders: May start 14 weeks Animal Behaviour and Welfare Science BSc across a range of levels. Use MEng, MSci). Dentistry, Medicine and Veterinary programmes are the ideal preparation if you Summer course for offer holders: June start 10 weeks Bioethics BSc this index and our online Science degrees usually take five years. need to improve your English language or Summer course for offer holders: July star 6 weeks Functional and Clinical Anatomy BSc academic knowledge before starting university. Summer course for engineering undergraduate offer holders: Genomic Medicine BSc course finder to select the Postgraduate taught programmes September start 2 weeks Global Health BSc Use our online course finder for full These courses (eg MA, MSc, MRes, LLM) INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMME Health Sciences BSc one that’s right for you. programme details and entry requirements: combine taught units with a research project, Arts and Humanities pathway 1 year Health Sciences Research MRes bristol.ac.uk/study. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics pathway 1 year Medical Humanities BA What you can study and are studied over one year or occasionally To find out more about international Social Sciences and Law pathway 1 year Pathology and Microbiology BSc • Pre-sessional English language courses two. A taught postgraduate degree can help you specialise in a certain area, expand on qualifications and English language requirements Transfusion and Transplantation Sciences MSc and foundation programmes; ONE-YEAR ENTRY ONTO THREE-YEAR COURSE your undergraduate interests or discover a visit bristol.ac.uk/international/countries. • Undergraduate courses, leading to a Biochemistry BSc new field of study. Terminology key bachelor’s degree; Cancer Biology and Immunology BSc † Entry by transfer; †† Direct entry Cellular and Molecular Medicine BSc • Postgraduate taught programmes, leading Postgraduate research programmes Childhood Studies BSc to a master’s degree; On a postgraduate research degree, also known Medical Microbiology BSc as a doctoral programme, you will conduct Neuroscience BSc • Postgraduate research programmes, such original research under the close supervision Pharmacology BSc as PhDs and professional doctorates. of academic experts. Physiological Science BSc Virology and Immunology BSc Undergraduate courses A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the most The University of Bristol offers more than 200 common research degree, normally representing For full details on intercalation see bristol.ac.uk/intercalate. undergraduate degree programmes (eg BA, three to four years of full-time study. BSc, LLB). You can immerse yourself in one Our one-year or two-year Masters by subject through a Single Honours degree or take Research degrees include a structured research Joint Honours and study two subjects alongside project, and can be a valuable foundation for one another. starting a PhD. Most undergraduate courses are three years Professional doctorates (eg EdD, EngD, long. You may be able to take an additional DEdPsych, MD) are typically suited to specialist year abroad or in industry during the middle practitioners already qualified to an advanced of your degree. In many science, engineering level, who wish to deepen their knowledge. bristol.ac.uk/study bristol.ac.uk/study INTERNATIONAL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 42 UNDERGRADUATE COURSES UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 43
Course UCAS Course Typical offer Course UCAS Course Typical offer Course UCAS Course Typical offer code length A-level IB code length A-level IB code length A-level IB Undergraduate degrees CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE MEng Computer Science with Innovation G404 4 years A*AA 38 MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering † 5 years AAA 36 with a Year in Industry Course UCAS Course Typical offer BSc Cancer Biology and Immunology B131 3 years AAB 34 MEng Computer Science with Study Abroad † 4 years A*AA 38 code length A-level IB BSc Cancer Biology and Immunology † 4 years AAB 34 MEng Computer Science with Study G401 4 years A*AA 38 MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering H604 4 years A*AA 38 with Innovation ACCOUNTING with Study in Industry in Continental Europe BSc Cellular and Molecular Medicine B130 3 years AAB 34 MEng Mathematics and Computer Science GG1K 4 years A*A*A 40 MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering † 4 years AAA 36 BSc Accounting and Finance NN43 3 years AAA 36 with Study Abroad BSc Accounting and Finance with † 4 years AAA 36 BSc Cellular and Molecular Medicine † 4 years AAB 34 CRIMINOLOGY with Study in Industry BSc Criminology M900 3 years ABB 32 MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering H605 4 years AAA 36 Professional Placement with Study in Continental Europe BSc Medical Microbiology C521 3 years AAB 34 BSc Criminology with Study Abroad M901 4 years ABB 32 BSc Accounting and Finance with Study Abroad † 4 years AAA 36 MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering H360 4 years AAA 36 BSc Accounting and Finance with Study in NN34 4 years AAA 36 BSc Medical Microbiology with Study in Industry † 4 years AAB 34 BSc Social Policy with Criminology LM49 3 years ABB 32 BSc Virology and Immunology C540 3 years AAB 34 MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering † 5 years AAA 36 Continental Europe CZECH with a Year in Industry BSc Virology and Immunology with Study in Industry † 4 years AAB 34 RR1V 4 years ABB 32 BSc Accounting and Management NN42 3 years AAA 36 BA Czech and French ENGINEERING DESIGN CHEMICAL PHYSICS RR2V 4 years ABB 32 BSc Accounting and Management with Study Abroad † 4 years AAA 36 BA Czech and German MEng Engineering Design with Study in Industry H150 5 years A*AA 38 BSc Chemical Physics F320 3 years AAB 34 RR3V 4 years ABB 32 BSc Economics and Accounting LN14 3 years AAA 36 BA Czech and Italian ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS MSci Chemical Physics F322 4 years AAA 36 RR5V 4 years ABB 32 BSc Economics and Accounting with Study Abroad † 4 years AAA 36 BA Czech and Portuguese BEng Engineering Mathematics G162 3 years AAA 36 MSci Chemical Physics with Industrial Experience F323 4 years AAA 36 R701 4 years ABB 32 AEROSPACE ENGINEERING BA Czech and Russian MEng Engineering Mathematics G161 4 years AAA 36 CHEMISTRY RR4V 4 years ABB 32 BEng Aerospace Engineering H405 3 years A*AA 38 BA Czech and Spanish MEng Engineering Mathematics † 5 years AAA 36 BSc Chemistry F100 3 years AAB 34 MEng Aerospace Engineering H410 4 years A*AA 38 DENTAL HYGIENE with a Year in Industry BSc Chemistry with a Preliminary Year of Study F108 4 years MEng Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry † 5 years A*AA 38 Dip Dental Hygiene †† 2 years CC 18 MEng Engineering Mathematics with Study Abroad G160 4 years AAA 36 Please see bristol.ac.uk/ug19-chemistry MEng Aerospace Engineering with Study Abroad † 4 years A*AA 38 DENTISTRY ENGLISH MSci Chemistry F103 4 years AAA 36 MEng Aerospace Engineering with Study in H401 4 years A*AA 38 BDS Dentistry A206 5 years AAA 36 BA English Q300 3 years AAA 36 MSci Chemistry with Industrial Experience F105 4 years AAA 36 Continental Europe BDS Gateway to Dentistry A208 6 years BBC 29 BA English and Classical Studies QQ38 3 years AAA 36 MSci Chemistry with Study Abroad F107 4 years AAA 36 ANATOMY ECONOMICS BA English and Philosophy QV35 3 years AAA 36 MSci Chemistry with Study in Continental Europe F104 4 years AAA 36 BSc Applied Anatomy B112 3 years ABB 32 BSc Economics L100 3 years A*AA 38 BA English Literature and Community Engagement †† 6 years ANCIENT HISTORY CHILDHOOD STUDIES BSc Economics and Accounting LN14 3 years AAA 36 (part-time) BA Ancient History V110 3 years AAB 34 BSc Childhood Studies L520 3 years ABB 32 BSc Economics and Accounting with Study Abroad † 4 years AAA 36 Please see bristol.ac.uk/ug19-elce ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY BSc Childhood Studies with Management L524 3 years ABB 32 BSc Economics and Econometrics L140 3 years A*AA 38 BA Film and English 6T3X 3 years AAA 36 BA Anthropology XD49 3 years AAB 34 BSc Childhood Studies with Study Abroad L525 4 years ABB 32 BSc Economics and Econometrics † 4 years A*AA 38 BA Theatre and English 4CC8 3 years AAA 36 BA Archaeology and Anthropology VL46 3 years AAB 34 BSc Childhood Studies with Quantitative L522 3 years ABB 32 with Study Abroad ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCE Research Methods MArts Anthropology with Innovation XD50 4 years AAB 34 BSc Economics and Finance LN13 3 years AAA 36 BSc Environmental Geoscience F640 3 years AAB 34 MSci Childhood Studies with Quantitative L523 4 years ABB 32 ARTS AND HUMANITIES, FOUNDATION IN BSc Economics and Finance with Study Abroad † 4 years AAA 36 MSci Environmental Geoscience F641 4 years AAB 34 Research Methods Foundation in Arts and Humanities (CertHE) †† 1 year BSc Economics and Management LN12 3 years AAA 36 MSci Environmental Geoscience with Study Abroad F644 4 years AAB 34 CIVIL ENGINEERING Please see bristol.ac.uk/ug19-arts-foundation BSc Economics and Management with Study Abroad † 4 years AAA 36 FILM BEng Civil Engineering H205 3 years A*AA 38 BIOCHEMISTRY BSc Economics and Mathematics LG11 3 years A*AA 38 BA Film and Television 4M5N 3 years AAB 34 MEng Civil Engineering H200 4 years A*AA 38 BSc Biochemistry C700 3 years AAA 36 BSc Economics and Politics LL12 3 years AAA 36 BA Film and English 6T3X 3 years AAA 36 MEng Civil Engineering with a Year in Industry † 5 years A*AA 38 BSc Biochemistry with Medical Biochemistry C720 3 years AAA 36 BSc Economics and Politics with Study Abroad † 4 years AAA 36 BA Film and French 2LK6 4 years AAB 34 MEng Civil Engineering with Study Abroad † 4 years A*AA 38 BSc Biochemistry with Molecular Biology C790 3 years AAA 36 BSc Economics with Study Abroad † 4 years A*AA 38 BA Film and German 4F29 4 years AAB 34 MEng Civil Engineering with Study H201 4 years A*AA 38 and Biotechnology BSc Economics with Study in Continental Europe L101 4 years A*AA 38 BA Film and Italian 4L92 4 years AAB 34 BSc Biochemistry with Study in Industry † 4 years AAA 36 in Continental Europe CLASSICAL STUDIES BSc Philosophy and Economics VL51 3 years AAA 36 BA Film and Portuguese 4PP8 4 years AAB 34 MSci Biochemistry C701 4 years AAA 36 BSc Philosophy and Economics with Study Abroad † 4 years AAA 36 BA Film and Spanish L288 4 years AAB 34 MSci Biochemistry with Medical Biochemistry C721 4 years AAA 36 BA Classical Studies Q810 3 years AAB 34 BA English and Classical Studies QQ38 3 years AAA 36 EDUCATION BA Theatre and Film 4KDU 4 years AAB 34 MSci Biochemistry with Molecular Biology C791 4 years AAA 36 BSc Education Studies X300 3 years ABB 32 MArts Film and Television with Innovation 4M50 4 years AAB 34 and Biotechnology CLASSICS BSc Psychology in Education X301 3 years ABB 32 FOUNDATION PROGRAMME BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES BA Classics Q800 3 years AAA 36 COMPUTER SCIENCE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING International Foundation Programme †† 1 year BSc Biology C100 3 years AAB 34 Please visit bristol.ac.uk/ug19-internationalfoundation BSc Computer Science G400 3 years A*AA 38 BEng Computer Science and Electronics GH45 3 years AAA 36 BSc Zoology C300 3 years AAB 34 FRENCH BEng Computer Science and Electronics GH45 3 years AAA 36 BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering H600 3 years AAA 36 MSci Biology C103 4 years AAA 36 BA French R100 4 years ABB 32 BSc Mathematics and Computer Science GG14 3 years A*A*A 40 BEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering H361 3 years AAA 36 MSci Zoology C303 4 years AAA 36 BA Czech and French RR1V 4 years ABB 32 MEng Computer Science G403 4 years A*AA 38 MEng Computer Science and Electronics GH46 4 years AAA 36 BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES BA Film and French 2LK6 4 years AAB 34 MEng Computer Science and Electronics GH46 4 years AAA 36 MEng Computer Science and Electronics GH4P 4 years AAA 36 BSc Biomedical Sciences B900 3 years AAA 36 with Study Abroad BA French and German RR12 4 years ABB 32 MEng Computer Science and Electronics GH4P 4 years AAA 36 with Study Abroad MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering H606 4 years AAA 36 BA French and Italian RR13 4 years ABB 32 bristol.ac.uk/study bristol.ac.uk/study INTERNATIONAL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 44 UNDERGRADUATE COURSES UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 45
Course UCAS Course Typical offer Course UCAS Course Typical offer Course UCAS Course Typical offer Course UCAS Course Typical offer code length A-level IB code length A-level IB code length A-level IB code length A-level IB BA French and Portuguese RR15 4 years ABB 32 BA History of Art and Portuguese VR35 4 years AAB 34 BSc Management with Study Abroad † 4 years AAA 36 PHARMACOLOGY BA French and Russian RR17 4 years ABB 32 BA History of Art and Russian VR37 4 years AAB 34 BSc Management with Study in Continental Europe 4H56 4 years AAA 36 BSc Pharmacology B210 3 years AAB 34 BA French and Spanish RR14 4 years AAB 34 BA History of Art and Spanish VR34 4 years AAB 34 BSc Social Policy with Management LN42 3 years ABB 32 MSci Pharmacology with Study in Industry B211 4 years AAB 34 BA History of Art and French VR31 4 years AAB 34 INNOVATION MSci Management with Innovation N204 4 years AAA 36 PHILOSOPHY BA Music and French WR31 4 years ABB 32 MArts Anthropology with Innovation XD50 4 years AAB 34 MATHEMATICS BA Philosophy V500 3 years AAA 36 BA Philosophy and French RV15 4 years AAB 34 MArts Film and Television with Innovation 4M50 4 years AAB 34 BSc Mathematics G100 3 years A*A*A 40 BA English and Philosophy QV35 3 years AAA 36 BA Politics and French RL12 4 years AAB 34 MArts History with Innovation V104 4 years AAA 36 BSc Economics and Mathematics LG11 3 years A*AA 38 BA Philosophy and French RV15 4 years AAB 34 BA Theatre and French W43F 4 years AAB 34 MArts Music with Innovation W304 4 years AAB 34 BSc Mathematics and Computer Science GG14 3 years A*A*A 40 BA Philosophy and German RV25 4 years AAB 34 LLB Law and French MR11 4 years A*AA 38 MArts Theatre with Innovation 2Q50 4 years AAB 34 BSc Mathematics and Philosophy VG51 3 years A*AA 38 BA Philosophy and Italian RV35 4 years AAB 34 GEOGRAPHY MEng Computer Science with Innovation G404 4 years A*AA 38 BSc Mathematics and Physics GFD3 3 years A*AA 38 BA Philosophy and Portuguese RV55 4 years AAB 34 BSc Geography F800 3 years AAA 36 MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering H604 4 years A*AA 38 BSc Mathematics with Statistics G1G3 3 years A*A*A 40 BA Philosophy and Russian RV75 4 years AAB 34 BSc Geography with Quantitative Research Methods F802 3 years AAA 36 with Innovation BSc Mathematics with Study in Continental Europe G101 4 years A*A*A 40 BA Philosophy and Spanish RV45 4 years AAB 34 BSc Geography with Study Abroad 09F4 4 years AAA 36 MSci Geography with Innovation F805 4 years AAA 36 MEng Mathematics and Computer Science GG1K 4 years A*A*A 40 BA Philosophy and Theology VV56 3 years AAA 36 BSc Geography with Study in Continental Europe F801 4 years AAA 36 MSci Management with Innovation N204 4 years AAA 36 MSci Mathematics G103 4 years A*A*A 40 BSc Mathematics and Philosophy VG51 3 years A*AA 38 MSci Geography with Innovation F805 4 years AAA 36 MSci Physics with Innovation F306 4 years A*AA 38 MSci Mathematics and Philosophy GV15 4 years A*AA 38 BSc Philosophy and Economics VL51 3 years AAA 36 MSci Geography with Quantitative F804 4 years AAA 36 MSci Psychology with Innovation C804 4 years A*AA 38 MSci Mathematics and Physics GFC3 4 years A*AA 38 BSc Philosophy and Economics † 4 years AAA 36 Research Methods ITALIAN MSci Mathematics with Statistics G1GH 4 years A*A*A 40 with Study Abroad GEOLOGY BA Italian R310 4 years ABB 32 MSci Mathematics with Study Abroad G105 4 years A*A*A 40 BSc Philosophy and Politics VL52 3 years AAA 36 BSc Geology F600 3 years AAB 34 BA Czech and Italian RR3V 4 years ABB 32 MSci Mathematics with Study in Continental Europe G104 4 years A*A*A 40 BSc Physics and Philosophy FV35 3 years A*AA 38 MSci Geology F603 4 years AAB 34 BA Film and Italian 4L92 4 years AAB 34 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING BSc Sociology and Philosophy LV35 3 years AAB 34 MSci Geology with Study Abroad F609 4 years AAB 34 BA French and Italian RR13 4 years ABB 32 BEng Mechanical Engineering H305 3 years A*AA 38 MSci Mathematics and Philosophy GV15 4 years A*AA 38 GEOPHYSICS BA German and Italian RR23 4 years ABB 32 BEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering H361 3 years AAA 36 MSci Physics and Philosophy FVH5 4 years A*AA 38 BSc Geophysics F661 3 years AAB 34 BA History of Art and Italian VR33 4 years AAB 34 MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering H360 4 years AAA 36 PHYSICS MSci Geophysics F662 4 years AAB 34 BA Italian and Portuguese RR35 4 years ABB 32 MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering † 5 years AAA 36 BSc Mathematics and Physics FV35 3 years A*AA 38 MSci Geophysics with Study Abroad F663 4 years AAB 34 BA Italian and Russian RR37 4 years ABB 32 with a Year in Industry BSc Physics F300 3 years A*AA 38 GERMAN BA Italian and Spanish RR34 4 years ABB 32 MEng Mechanical Engineering H300 4 years A*AA 38 BSc Physics and Philosophy FV35 3 years A*AA 38 BA German R200 4 years ABB 32 BA Music and Italian WR33 4 years ABB 32 MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry † 5 years A*AA 38 BSc Physics with a Preliminary Year of Study F308 4 years BA Czech and German RR2V 4 years ABB 32 BA Philosophy and Italian RV35 4 years AAB 34 MEng Mechanical Engineering with Study Abroad † 4 years A*AA 38 Please see bristol.ac.uk/ug19-physics BA Film and German 4F29 4 years AAB 34 BA Politics and Italian RL32 4 years AAB 34 MEng Mechanical Engineering with Study H301 4 years A*AA 38 BSc Physics with Astrophysics F3F5 3 years A*AA 38 BA French and German RR12 4 years ABB 32 BA Theatre and Italian 22FF 4 years AAB 34 in Continental Europe MSci Mathematics and Physics GFC3 4 years A*AA 38 BA German and Italian RR23 4 years ABB 32 LAW MEDICINE MSci Physics F303 4 years A*AA 38 BA German and Portuguese RR25 4 years ABB 32 LLB Law M100 3 years A*AA 38 MB ChB Medicine A100 AAA 36 MSci Physics and Philosophy FVH5 4 years A*AA 38 BA German and Russian RR27 4 years ABB 32 LLB Law and French MR11 4 years A*AA 38 MB ChB Gateway to Medicine A108 BBC 29 MSci Physics with Astrophysics F3FM 4 years A*AA 38 BA German and Spanish RR24 4 years ABB 32 LLB Law and German MR12 4 years A*AA 38 MODERN LANGUAGES MSci Physics with Industrial Experience F305 4 years A*AA 38 BA History of Art and German VR32 4 years AAB 34 LLB Law and Spanish MR13 4 years A*AA 38 BA Modern Languages RR01 AAB 34 MSci Physics with Innovation F306 4 years A*AA 38 BA Music and German WR32 4 years ABB 32 LLB Law with Study Abroad † 4 years A*AA 38 See also: Czech, French, German, Hispanic Studies, MSci Physics with International Experience F307 4 years A*AA 38 Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish BA Philosophy and German RV25 4 years AAB 34 LLB Law with Study in Continental Europe † 4 years A*AA 38 MSci Physics with Study in Continental Europe F304 4 years A*AA 38 MUSIC BA Politics and German RL22 4 years AAB 34 LIBERAL ARTS MSci Theoretical Physics F340 4 years A*AA 38 BA Music W300 3 years ABB 32 BA Theatre and German 21C7 4 years AAB 34 BA Liberal Arts 2ZB7 3 years AAA 36 PHYSIOLOGY BA Music and French WR31 4 years ABB 32 LLB Law and German MR12 4 years A*AA 38 MLibArts Liberal Arts with Study Abroad 2T23 4 years AAA 36 BSc Physiological Science B120 3 years AAB 34 BA Music and German WR32 4 years ABB 32 HISPANIC STUDIES (Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan) MANAGEMENT MSci Physiological Science with Study in Industry † 4 years AAB 34 BA Music and Italian WR33 4 years ABB 32 BA Hispanic Studies RR45 4 years ABB 32 BSc Accounting and Management NN42 3 years AAA 36 POLITICS MArts Music with Innovation W304 4 years AAB 34 HISTORY BSc Accounting and Management with Study Abroad † 4 years AAA 36 BSc Politics and International Relations L200 3 years AAA 36 NEUROSCIENCE BA History V100 3 years AAA 36 BSc Childhood Studies with Management L524 3 years ABB 32 BSc Politics and International Relations L201 4 years AAA 36 BSc Neuroscience B140 3 years AAA 36 MArts History with Innovation V104 4 years AAA 36 BSc Economics and Management LN12 3 years AAA 36 with Study Abroad MSci Neuroscience with Study in Industry † 4 years AAA 36 HISTORY OF ART BSc Economics and Management with Study Abroad † 4 years AAA 36 BA Politics and French RL12 4 years AAB 34 PALAEONTOLOGY AND EVOLUTION BA History of Art V350 3 years AAB 34 BSc International Business Management N120 3 years AAA 36 BA Politics and German RL22 4 years AAB 34 BSc Palaeontology and Evolution CF17 3 years AAB 34 BA History of Art and French VR31 4 years AAB 34 BSc International Business Management † 4 years AAA 36 BA Politics and Italian RL32 4 years AAB 34 BA History of Art and German VR32 4 years AAB 34 with Study Abroad MSci Palaeontology and Evolution CF16 4 years AAB 34 BA Politics and Portuguese RL52 4 years AAB 34 BA History of Art and Italian VR33 4 years AAB 34 BSc Management N200 3 years AAA 36 BA Politics and Russian RL72 4 years AAB 34 bristol.ac.uk/study bristol.ac.uk/study INTERNATIONAL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 46 UNDERGRADUATE COURSES UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 47
Course UCAS Course Typical offer Course UCAS Course Typical offer Course UCAS Course Typical offer code length A-level IB code length A-level IB code length A-level IB BA Politics and Spanish RL42 4 years AAB 34 RELIGION AND THEOLOGY BA Spanish and Russian RR47 4 years ABB 32 BSc Economics and Politics LL12 3 years AAA 36 BA Religion and Theology V600 3 years AAB 34 BA Theatre and Spanish 4D8C 4 years AAB 34 BSc Economics and Politics with Study Abroad † 4 years AAA 36 BA Philosophy and Theology VV56 3 years AAA 36 LLB Law and Spanish MR13 4 years A*AA 38 BSc Politics and Sociology LL23 3 years AAB 34 BA Theology and Sociology VL63 3 years AAB 34 THEATRE BSc Politics with Quantitative Research Methods L202 3 years AAA 36 MArts Religion and Theology with Study Abroad V601 4 years AAB 34 BA Theatre and Performance Studies 2Q3W 4 years AAB 34 BSc Politics with Quantitative Research Methods L204 4 years AAA 36 RUSSIAN BA Theatre and English 4CC8 4 years AAA 36 with Study Abroad BA Russian R700 4 years ABB 32 BA Theatre and Film 4KDU 4 years AAB 34 BSc Social Policy and Politics LL42 3 years AAB 34 BA Czech and Russian R701 4 years ABB 32 BA Theatre and French W43F 4 years AAB 34 MSci Politics with Quantitative Research Methods L203 4 years AAA 36 BA French and Russian RR17 4 years ABB 32 BA Theatre and German 21C7 4 years AAB 34 PORTUGUESE BA German and Russian RR27 4 years ABB 32 BA Theatre and Italian 22FF 4 years AAB 34 BA Hispanic Studies (Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan) RR45 4 years ABB 32 BA History of Art and Russian VR37 4 years AAB 34 BA Theatre and Portuguese R2D8 4 years AAB 34 BA Czech and Portuguese RR5V 4 years ABB 32 BA Italian and Russian RR37 4 years ABB 32 BA Theatre and Spanish 4D8C 4 years AAB 34 BA Film and Portuguese 4PP8 4 years AAB 34 BA Philosophy and Russian RV75 4 years AAB 34 MArts Theatre with Innovation 2Q50 4 years AAB 34 BA French and Portuguese RR15 4 years ABB 32 BA Politics and Russian RL72 4 years AAB 34 VETERINARY NURSING BA German and Portuguese RR25 4 years ABB 32 BA Russian and Portuguese RR57 4 years ABB 32 BSc Veterinary Nursing and Bioveterinary Science DC37 4 years BBC 29 BA History of Art and Portuguese VR35 4 years AAB 34 BA Spanish and Russian RR47 4 years ABB 32 BSc Veterinary Nursing and Companion D313 4 years BBC 29 BA Italian and Portuguese RR35 4 years ABB 32 SOCIAL POLICY Animal Behaviour BA Philosophy and Portuguese RV55 4 years AAB 34 BSc Social Policy L400 3 years ABB 32 VETERINARY SCIENCE BA Politics and Portuguese RL52 4 years AAB 34 BSc Social Policy and Politics LL42 3 years AAB 34 BVSc Veterinary Science D100 5 years AAA 36 BA Russian and Portuguese RR57 4 years ABB 32 BSc Social Policy and Sociology LL43 3 years ABB 32 BVSc Gateway to Veterinary Science D108 6 years BBC 29 BA Spanish and Portuguese RR54 4 years ABB 32 BSc Social Policy with Criminology LM49 3 years ABB 32 BVSc Veterinary Science: Accelerated Graduate Entry D102 4 years BA Theatre and Portuguese R2D8 4 years AAB 34 BSc Social Policy with Management LN42 3 years ABB 32 Please see bristol.ac.uk/ug19-vetscience PSYCHOLOGY BSc Social Policy with Study Abroad L404 4 years ABB 32 † Entry by transfer; †† Direct entry BSc Psychology C801 3 years A*AA 38 BSc Social Policy with Quantitative L402 3 years ABB 32 BSc Psychology in Education X301 3 years ABB 32 Research Methods MSci Psychology C802 4 years A*AA 38 MSci Social Policy with Quantitative L403 4 years ABB 32 MSci Psychology with Innovation C804 4 years A*AA 38 Research Methods QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS SOCIOLOGY BSc Childhood Studies with Quantitative L522 3 years ABB 32 BSc Sociology L300 3 years AAB 34 Research Methods BA Theology and Sociology VL63 3 years AAB 34 BSc Geography with Quantitative F802 3 years AAA 36 BSc Politics and Sociology LL23 3 years AAB 34 Research Methods BSc Sociology and Philosophy LV35 3 years AAB 34 BSc Politics with Quantitative L202 3 years AAA 36 BSc Social Policy and Sociology LL43 3 years ABB 32 Research Methods BSc Sociology with Quantitative Research Methods L302 3 years AAB 34 BSc Politics with Quantitative L204 4 years AAA 36 BSc Sociology with Quantitative Research L304 3 years AAB 34 Research Methods with Study Abroad Methods with Study Abroad BSc Social Policy with Quantitative L402 3 years ABB 32 BSc Sociology with Study Abroad L301 4 years AAB 34 Research Methods MSci Sociology with Quantitative Research Methods L303 4 years AAB 34 BSc Sociology with Quantitative L302 3 years AAB 34 SPANISH Research Methods BA Hispanic Studies (Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan) RR45 4 years ABB 32 BSc Sociology with Quantitative L304 4 years AAB 34 Research Methods with Study Abroad BA Spanish R400 4 years ABB 32 MSci Childhood Studies with Quantitative L523 4 years ABB 32 BA Czech and Spanish RR4V 4 years ABB 32 Research Methods BA Film and Spanish L288 4 years AAB 34 MSci Geography with Quantitative F804 4 years AAA 36 BA French and Spanish RR14 4 years AAB 34 Research Methods BA German and Spanish RR24 4 years ABB 32 MSci Politics with Quantitative Research Methods L203 4 years AAA 36 BA History of Art and Spanish VR34 4 years AAB 34 MSci Social Policy with Quantitative L403 4 years ABB 32 BA Italian and Spanish RR34 4 years ABB 32 Research Methods BA Philosophy and Spanish RV45 4 years AAB 34 MSci Sociology with Quantitative L303 4 years AAB 34 BA Politics and Spanish RL42 4 years AAB 34 Research Methods BA Spanish and Portuguese RR54 4 years ABB 32 bristol.ac.uk/study bristol.ac.uk/study INTERNATIONAL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 48 POSTGRADUATE COURSES POSTGRADUATE COURSES 49 Postgraduate Taught degrees
Programme Programme award Programme Programme award Programme Programme award Programme Programme award FACULTY OF ARTS Perfusion Science MSc Education (Leadership and Policy) MSc Social Work Research MSc, Postgraduate Diploma Black Humanities MA Postgraduate Dental Studies MSc, Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate Education (Learning, Technology and Society) MSc Socio-Legal Studies MSc Chinese-English Translation MA Public Health MSc Education (Mathematics Education) MSc Sociology MSc Comparative Literatures and Cultures MA Reproduction and Development MSc, Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate Education (Neuroscience and Education) MSc Strategy, Change and Leadership MSc, Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate Composition of Music for Film and Television MA Stem Cells and Regeneration MSc, Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate Education (Policy and International Development) MSc Sustainable Futures MRes English Literature MA Teaching and Learning for Education (Special and Inclusive Education) MSc Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MSc Film and Television MA Health Professionals MSc, Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate Education (Teaching and Learning) MSc History MA Translational Cardiovascular Medicine MSc, Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate Educational Research MSc *Confirmation of the continuation of this programme for the 2019-20 academic year and History of Art MA Veterinary Clinical Practice Postgraduate Diploma Ethnicity and Multiculturalism MSc onwards will be available in December 2018. 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Innovation and Entrepreneurship MSc Veterinary Sciences MSc European and Global Governance MSc Logic and Philosophy of Mathematics MA FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES European Legal Studies LLM Medieval Studies MA, Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate Applied Neuropsychology MSc, Postgraduate Diploma Gender and International Relations MSc Migration and Mobility Studies MSc Biomedical Sciences Research MSc General Legal Studies LLM Music MA Biophysics and Molecular Life Sciences MSc Global Political Economy MRes Philosophy MA, Postgraduate Diploma Clinical Neuropsychology MSc,Postgraduate Diploma Health and Wellbeing MRes Philosophy and History of Science MA Clinical Neuropsychology Practice Postgraduate Certificate Health, Law and Society LLM Philosophy of Biological and Cognitive Sciences MA Experimental Psychology (conversion) MSc Human Geography: Society and Space MSc Philosophy of Physics MA Theoretical and Practical Clinical Neuropsychology Postgraduate Diploma Human Rights Law LLM Religion MA Transfusion and Transplantation Sciences MSc, Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate International Commercial Law LLM Translation MA, Postgraduate Diploma FACULTY OF SCIENCE International Development MSc FACULTY OF ENGINEERING Climate Change Science and Policy MSc International Law LLM Advanced Composites MSc Environmental Policy and Management MSc International Law and International Relations LLM Advanced Computing MSc Mathematical Sciences MSc International Relations MSc Advanced Computing – Machine Learning, Data Mining Mathematics of Cybersecurity MSc International Security MSc and High-Performance Computing MSc Nanoscience and Functional Nanomaterials* MSc Labour Law and Corporate Governance LLM Advanced Microelectronic Systems Engineering MSc Nuclear Science and Engineering MSc Law MA Biomedical Engineering MSc Palaeobiology MSc Law and Globalisation LLM Communication Networks and Signal Processing MSc Volcanology MSc Management MSc Computer Science (conversion) MSc FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND LAW Management (Entrepreneurship) MSc Earthquake Engineering and Infrastructure Resilience MSc Accounting and Finance MSc Management (International Business) MSc Engineering Mathematics MSc Accounting, Finance and Management MSc Management (Marketing) MSc Image and Video Communications and Signal Processing MSc Advanced Quantitative Methods MRes Management (Operations and Project Management) MSc Optical Communications and Signal Processing MSc Advanced Social Work with Marketing MSc Robotics MSc Children and Families MSc, Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate Nutrition, Physical Activity and Public Health MSc, Postgraduate Diploma Water and Environmental Management MSc Banking and Finance Law LLM Policy Research MSc, Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate Wireless Communications and Signal Processing MSc Banking, Regulation and Financial Stability MSc Postgraduate Certificate in Education PGCE FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES Commercial Law LLM Psychology of Education BPS MSc Clinical Oral Surgery Postgraduate Certificate Contemporary Identities MSc Public Law LLM Dental Implantology MSc, Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate Development and Security MSc Public Policy MSc Epidemiology MSc Disability Studies: Inclusive Theory and Research MSc, Postgraduate Diploma Security, Conflict and Human Rights MRes Global Wildlife Health and Conservation MSc East Asian Development and the Global Economy MSc Social and Cultural Theory MSc Health Sciences Research MRes Economics MSc, MRes, Graduate Diploma Social Science Research Methods (Management) MSc Health Sciences Research (Translational Cardiovascular Medicine) MRes Economics and Finance MSc Social Science Research Methods (Politics) MSc Molecular Neuroscience MSc Economics, Finance and Management MSc Social Science Research Methods (Sociology) MSc Oral Medicine MSc Education MSc Social Work MSc Education (Hong Kong) MSc bristol.ac.uk/study bristol.ac.uk/study INTERNATIONAL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 50 POSTGRADUATE COURSES TERM DATES 51 Postgraduate Research degrees
Programme Programme award Programme Programme award FACULTY OF ARTS Dynamic Molecular Cell Biology (Wellcome Trust) PhD Anthropology and Archaeology PhD, MPhil Integrative Cardiovascular Science (BHF) PhD Classics and Ancient History PhD, MPhil Neural Dynamics (Wellcome Trust) PhD English Literature PhD, MPhil Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience PhD, MD, MScR Film and Television PhD, MPhil Psychology PhD, MScR French PhD, MPhil South West Biosciences (SWBio) Doctoral Training Partnership (BBSRC) PhD German PhD, MPhil FACULTY OF SCIENCE Hispanic, Portuguese and Latin American Studies PhD, MPhil Chemical Synthesis (EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training)* PhD History PhD, MPhil Chemistry PhD, MScR History of Art PhD, MPhil Condensed Matter Physics (EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training)* PhD Italian PhD, MPhil Earth Sciences PhD, MScR Medieval Studies PhD, MPhil Functional Nanomaterials (EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training)* PhD Music PhD, MPhil, MMus GW4 FRESH (NERC Centre for Doctoral Training) PhD Philosophy PhD, MPhil Geographical Sciences (Physical Geography) PhD, MScR Religion and Theology PhD, MPhil Mathematics PhD, MScR Russian and Czech PhD, MPhil Physics PhD, MScR Theatre and Performance PhD, MPhil Quantum Engineering (EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training)* PhD Translation PhD, MPhil FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND LAW FACULTY OF ENGINEERING Accounting and Finance PhD Advanced Composites (EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training)* PhD Advanced Quantitative Methods PhD Aerospace Engineering PhD, MScR Disability Studies PhD Civil Engineering PhD, MScR Economics PhD Term dates Communications (EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training)* PhD Education PhD Composites Manufacture EngD Education (Hong Kong) EdD Computer Science PhD, MScR Education: Learning, Leadership and Policy EdD Welcome week Electrical and Electronic Engineering PhD, MScR Educational Psychology DEdPsy 23 – 27 September Engineering Mathematics PhD Exercise, Nutrition and Health PhD Teaching block 1 Mechanical Engineering PhD, MScR Geographical Sciences (Human Geography) PhD, MPhil 30 September – 20 December Quantitative Non-Destructive Evaluation Global Political Economy PhD (EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training)* PhD Health and Wellbeing PhD Winter vacation Robotics and Autonomous Systems – FARSCOPE Law PhD 23 December – 10 January (EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training)* PhD Management PhD January assessment period FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES Security, Conflict and Human Rights PhD 13 – 24 January Addiction Research Clinical Training (MRC) PhD Social Policy PhD Teaching block 2 Anatomy PhD, MD, MScR Social Work PhD 27 January – 8 May Molecular, Genetic and Lifecourse Epidemiology (Wellcome Trust) PhD Sociology, Politics and International Studies PhD Spring vacation Oral and Dental Sciences PhD, MScR South West Doctoral Training Partnership (ESRC) PhD, MSc, MRes Orthodontics (Doctorate in Dental Surgery)** PhD, MD, DSc, MScR Sustainable Futures PhD 30 March – 17 April Population Health Sciences PhD, MD, DSc, MScR Summer revision week Translational Health Sciences PhD, MD, DSc, MScR *An application for continued funding for these programmes, based in an EPSRC Centre for 11 – 15 May Veterinary Sciences PhD, MScR Doctoral Training, is being considered at the time of going to press. Confirmation of funding from 2019-20 onwards will be available from December 2018 at bristol.ac.uk/pg-study. Summer assessment period FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES 18 May – 5 June Biochemistry PhD, MD, MScR **Please be aware that new students are recruited to this programme every three years. Biological Sciences PhD, MScR The next intake will start in autumn 2020. Summer vacation Cellular and Molecular Medicine PhD, MD, MScR 15 June bristol.ac.uk/study bristol.ac.uk 52 INTERNATIONAL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 53
‘The University of Bristol is a really great place to be: knowledgeable and helpful lecturers, a good environment, and it’s located in a vibrant city with students who are always ready to help. Choosing to study here is one of the best decisions I’ve made.’
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Clifton Village is a collection of beautiful Georgian houses, squares and arcades. It is a top spot for café culture, bordered by the green expanse of the Downs and the world-famous Clifton Suspension Bridge. Our East Residential Village spans the streets between here and our main campus.
Cabot Tower sits at the summit The impressive Wills Memorial University of Bristol Clifton campus of Brandon Hill. There are great Building at the top of Park Street views from the top overlooking marks the entrance to our campus. this green haven, which is just five minutes from our main campus.
Our main campus lines the leafy streets of Clifton, with Royal Fort Gardens bordering the HH Wills Physics Spike Island and Cargo are among Building at its centre. South Bristol’s creative landmarks. With yoga studios, live venues and pop-up exhibitions, this area is a summer favourite.
Bristol’s city centre offers high-end and high-street shopping, music venues, markets and our West Residential Village.
Bristol’s Harbourside bustles with lively bars, restaurants, museums and attractions and is a focal point for festivals and markets all year round.
Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus Work is due to begin on our new Temple Quarter campus in 2019. The £350 million campus is part of a major redevelopment of the Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone to the east of the city centre. bristol.ac.uk/city bristol.ac.uk/city INTERNATIONAL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 56 LOCATION MEET US 57
Student agreement The University values its students and works to provide the support structures and opportunities that will enable you to excel in every aspect of your life and make your time at Bristol a genuinely transformative experience. To help create a positive environment for learning Location Meet us and academic achievement, the University has established various rules and regulations that all students must follow if they accept an offer Meet us in your country An ideal location of a place to study with us. These rules and Our expert staff attend a range of education Less than an hour from Bristol you can find regulations include a Student Agreement, which events worldwide each year. We would love the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bath (1), sets out the relationship between the University to meet you to answer your questions, offer the Glastonbury Festival (2) and famous beach of Bristol and its students. Copies of the current advice and discuss your plans for university. breaks (3). Find out more about nearby tourist versions of the agreement and other policies are attractions at www.visitbristol.co.uk. Bristol is a vibrant city How to find us Find out which countries we will be visiting available at bristol.ac.uk/applicants/policies. International Office over the coming months at bristol.ac.uk/ just 90 minutes from University of Bristol international/countries/visits.html. London. From here you Beacon House Queen’s Road 1 2 If you need all or part of this can explore the UK and Bristol BS8 1SE, UK publication in an alternative fly direct to over 100 Tel: +44 (0)117 394 1649 format, please contact the Email: [email protected] European destinations. Student Marketing Office, tel +44 (0)117 394 1645 or email London Paris 1h 40m 1h 15m [email protected]
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