Bristol PLUS Award

The Bristol PLUS Award is the University’s employability Award. It allows you to get formal recognition on your degree transcript.

Registration opens in Welcome Week.

To take part, you must register before 12 pm on Friday 20 February 2026.

To achieve, you must complete all elements before 12 pm on Friday 29 May 2026.

Challenge yourself to develop the skills and experiences to boost your CV and stand out. The Bristol PLUS Award helps you make the most of your time at university. It rewards extra development alongside your studies and helps you think about the skills you have developed.

The Bristol PLUS Award:

  • is open to all University of Bristol students
  • can be completed in any year of study
  • is endorsed by employers because it shows that you have the skills that they value.

How to Get Started (2025/26 Cycle)

  1. Log in to mycareer.
  2. Start the Bristol PLUS Award Pathway 2025/26.
  3. Submit your registration form before 12 pm on Friday 20 February 2026.
  4. Submit all components before 12 pm on Friday 29 May 2026.

The Bristol PLUS Award guide contains step-by-step guidance of the award process.

Outstanding PLUS Awards (OPA’s)

You can nominate yourself to receive extra recognition with an Outstanding PLUS Award (OPA). These awards are for those who have:

  • gone above and beyond the PLUS Award requirements in 2025-26
  • made significant change or impact in an activity or role.

Our Outstanding PLUS Awards guide has more information. You can read about past achievers in our Outstanding PLUS Awards blog series. You should complete your OPA in the same year as tyourBristol PLUS Award.

Contact us

For any questions about the Bristol PLUS Award contact careers-plusaward@bristol.ac.uk.