If you have had your place for 2024 confirmed, congratulations!

Welcome from the Head of School

Welcome to the School of Earth Sciences!

Earth Sciences applies all the sciences to understanding how our planet works. You, our future Earth Scientists, will address key challenges facing our society from climate change to the need for metals for a sustainable future. I hope you find your time in Bristol inspiring and intellectually challenging. I look forward to meeting lots of new students during Welcome Week then in discussion groups and classrooms throughout your degree with us at Bristol.

Prof. Alison Rust, Head of School of Earth Sciences

Welcome from the Senior Tutor

Message from the Senior Tutor to UG Students 2024 (PDF, 64kB)

Important information

Important information that you need to read through is posted below. Please read through the linked documents carefully, beginning with the information booklet. There are some things that you need to do before you arrive to begin your studies.

• Student Declaration Form. This is an online form, to be completed by 2pm on Wednesday 28 August 2024 by all students.
• Policy on Safety and Behaviour in the Field 2024-25 (PDF, 161kB) (applies to all students and all field classes)
• Welcome Week Day Trip 2024 (PDF, 137kB) (to be read by all students)
• Important Information for New Undergraduates 2024-25 (PDF, 333kB) (booklet to be read by all students)

Welcome Week begins on Monday 9 September. To welcome you to the University of Bristol and help you get ready to start your course we have a range of events taking place during Welcome Week. You can view the timetable below.

Year 1 Welcome Week Timetable 2024 (PDF, 42kB)

After you have confirmed your registration details, you will be able to see the timetable and other university activities in the University of Bristol app. Download from Google Play or the App Store.

Additional information

You may find the links below useful:

• Registration – You need to do this to start your studies and receive your University email address.
• New students webpage
• International students
• Multifactor authentication – You’ll need to set this up to use our IT systems.
• Study skills – See what activities and resources are available to help you get ready to study.
• Help and support - If you need help while you’re settling in at Bristol, you can find information and support online.

If you have additional questions, you can reach out to your school or to Student Services, who would be happy to help you. 

We look forward to welcoming you to the School but if you have any questions in the meantime please e-mail earth-undergrad@bristol.ac.uk.