Bristol PLUS Award

Information about the University’s employability award, here to help you make the most of opportunities available to you.

Registrations will open on 9 September 2024

If you have signed up for the award, you must complete all elements by 12 noon on 23 May 2025.

The Bristol PLUS Award rewards you for extracurricular activities you have completed at any point during your degree, and provides a structure to reflect on the skills you have developed. The PLUS Award is open to all students at the university, and can be completed during any year of your studies.

Employers support the award because it demonstrates that you have the skills that they value.

How to get started

  1. To get started log in to mycareer and start the Bristol PLUS Award registration pathway. You will be directed to attend a Bristol PLUS Award introductory talk. An introductory talk will provide you with everything you need to know about the award process.

  2. You will be able to access the Bristol PLUS Award registration form after you have attended the introductory talk. You must submit this form by 21 February 2025 to be registered on the award. Once registered you must complete by 12 noon on 23 May 2025.

Once registered

Log your evidence through the Bristol PLUS Award evidence log, and complete your PLUS Award by 23 May 2025. 

Find out more

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

Outstanding PLUS Awards 

Have you gone above and beyond the PLUS Award requirements in 2024-25? Did you make a significant change or impact in an activity or role? If so, then you can nominate yourself to receive extra recognition with an Outstanding PLUS Award (OPA). Nominations are now closed.

Contact us

If you have any further queries about the Bristol PLUS Award contact careers-plusaward@bristol.ac.uk.

Bristol PLUS Award guide

Find out everything you need to know by reading the Bristol PLUS Award guide.

Why take part in the Bristol PLUS Award?

Hear from your peers who have achieved their PLUS Award.

black and red words that spell out my skills Track your skills

Reflect on, record and develop the skills you are learning through these activities in My Skills.

Information for staff

Find out everything you need to know to support PLUS Award students.

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