Welcome sessions
These sessions provide an introduction to University life. The sessions are optional but it is essential to book in advance. Please book the sessions you wish to attend when you book your place on the open day.
Why choose Bristol?
This session gives potential applicants, their parents and advisers the chance to find out more about the University: our world-class academics and facilities, what we are looking for in our applicants, and why Bristol is a fantastic place in which to live and study.
The sessions will take place in the Great Hall, Wills Memorial Building:
- 09.30 - 10.00
- 11.00 - 11.30
- 12.30 - 1.00
- 2.00 - 2.30
- 3.30 - 4.00
Funding your studies
This session will be presented by staff from our Student Funding Office, and will give you an overview of the Government’s provision of financial support, as well as the University’s own financial support for students. Staff will also be available in their office in Senate House, map ref 43.
These talks will take place in the Great Hall, Wills Memorial Building:
- 10.15 - 10.45
- 1.15 - 1.45
Information for parents and carers
This session is for parents and carers who want to know how they can help their sons or daughters through the application process, and prepare them for university.
These talks will take place in the Great Hall, Wills Memorial Building:
- 11.45 - 12.15
- 2.45 - 3.15
Information for mature students
This session is aimed at prospective students who will be aged 21 or over when they start a degree course. It gives you information about entry requirements, funding and support, and what it’s like to study at Bristol as a mature student.
This talk will take place in the Recital Room, Victoria Rooms.
- 3.30 - 4.00
Information for teachers and careers advisers - 26 June and 14 September
This session will provide information on key issues relating to higher education and application to the University of Bristol.
This talk will take place in the Recital Room, Victoria Rooms.
- 12.00 - 12.30
Conference for teachers and careers advisers - 27 June only
This conference will provide information on key issues relating to higher education and application to the University of Bristol., including an opportunity to speak with academic staff. Running from 10am -1pm including lunch in Goldney Hall.
- 10.00 - 10.15 Welcome
- 10.15 - 10.45 Why Bristol?
- 11.00 - 11.30 Careers. Including information about extracurricular activities that can be used in support of applications, how to make the most of work experience, destinations of Bristol graduates and an overview of support offered by the Careeers Service.
- 11.30 - 12.00 Academic Faculty Workshop
- 12.00 - 12.30 Academic Faculty Workshop
- 12.30 - 1.00 Lunch
Student life at Bristol
This session will be led by a team from our Students’ Union, and will give you an insight into what it's like to study at Bristol from a students' perspective. The team will also talk about the range of clubs, societies and community activities that are available and the exciting redevelopment of the Students’ Union within the Richmond Building.
This talk will take place in the Richmond Building, home of the Students' Union.
- 9.30 - 10.00
- 10.15 - 10.45
- 11.00 - 11.30
- 11.45 - 12.15
- 12.30 - 1.00
- 1.15 - 1.45
- 2.00 - 2.30
- 2.45 - 3.15
- 3.30 - 4.00
Planning your career: an overview of support offered by the Careers Service
These sessions will cover internships, careers fairs, individual careers support and what graduates go on to do, and will identify useful sources of careers information.
The sessions will take place in the Training rooms, Careers Service, 5 Tyndall Avenue:
- 11.15 - 11.45
- 2.00 - 2.30
Careers for arts graduates
This session provides an insight into possible careers for graduates from our Faculty of Arts which include Ancient History, Archaeology and Anthropology, Classical Studies, Classics, Drama, English, History, History of Art, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy and Religion and Theology.
This talk will take place in the Training rooms, Careers service, 5 Tyndall Avenue:
- 12.00 - 12.30
Careers for social sciences graduates
This session provides an insight into possible careers for graduates from our Faculty of Social Sciences and Law which include Accounting and Finance, Childhood Studies, Economics, Law, Management, Politics and International Relations, Social Policy and Sociology.
This talk will take place in the Training rooms, Careers service, 5 Tyndall Avenue:
- 12.45 - 1.15
Programme changes and new activities 
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