Visits and open days
Unfortunately there is no University-wide open day for postgraduates, but there other opportunities for you to find out more about the University. You can either:
- Visit during a department specific open day
- Come and meet us at a UK event
- If you are an international prospective applicant, you can find out about overseas events and campus tours
You may also be interested in the University's self-guided walking tour.
Departmental open days
Many of our departments and schools are happy to arrange visits for prospective applicants, and some do hold subject-specific open days or events. Details of any upcoming subject open days, or other opportunities to visit, are listed below - please select the relevant faculty, department or school. If you're not sure which is the relevant faculty or department, please see the programme listing.- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Medical and Veterinary Sciences
- Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Sciences and Law (encompassing the Graduate School of Education; the School of Economics, Finance and Management; and the School of Law)
Faculty of Arts
An open day for offer holders will be held on 27th June 2012. Please see the Postgraduate Open Day section on the Graduate School of Arts and Humanities website for further information.
The Graduate School are also happy to arrange individual visits. Please contact the School to arrange a visit.
Faculty of Engineering
| Department or School | Opportunities to visit | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | It may be possible to arrange an individual visit to the Department. Please contact the department to find out more. | Email: aero-pg-admissions@bristol.ac.uk |
| Complexity Sciences | BCCS is holding an Open Day on March 7th 2012. Please visit the BCCS website to find out more. | Please visit the BCCS website |
| Computer Science | It may be possible to arrange an individual visit to the Department. Please contact the Department to find out more. | Email: pga@cs.bris.ac.uk |
| Civil Engineering | It may be possible to arrange an individual visit to the Department. Please contact the Department to find out more. Research applicants are advised to contact potential supervisors before applying. | Please contact the relevant programme administrator using the contact details on each programme page. |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | It may be possible to arrange an individual visit to the Department. Please contact the Department to find out more. | Email (MSc): ee-pgtadmissions@bristol.ac.ukEmail (PhD): ee-pgradmissions@bristol.ac.uk |
| Mechanical Engineering | It may be possible to arrange an individual visit to the Department. Please contact the Department to find out more. | Email: meng-pgradmissions@bris.ac.uk |
| Systems Engineering | It may be possible to arrange an individual visit to the Systems Centre. Please contact the Centre for details. | Email: systems-engd@bristol.ac.uk |
Faculty of Medical and Veterinary Sciences
There are currently no organised open days for this Faculty. Please contact the relevant department to discuss possibilities for visiting the University as many departments will be happy to arrange individual visits. Contact information can be found at the bottom of each page in the prospectus programme entries.
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
There are currently no organised open days for this Faculty. Please contact the relevant department to discuss possibilities for visiting the University as many departments will be happy to arrange individual visits. Contact information can be found at the bottom of each page in the prospectus programme entries.
Faculty of Science
| Department or School | Opportunities to visit | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Sciences | It may be possible to arrange an individual visit to the School. Please contact the School to find out more. | Please contact a member of the relevant programme team using the contact details provided in the programme information. |
| Chemistry | Prospective students may be invited to the School for informal talks with members of research staff. These visits normally include lunch with Postgraduate students and opportunities to find out more about studying at Bristol. Please contact the School to find out more. | Email: chem-gradschool@bristol.ac.uk |
| Earth Sciences | PhD applicants are usually interviewed and will receive a tour during this process. If you are interested in arranging a visit as a taught applicant, or wish to enquire further about the interview arrangements for research applicants, please contact the Department. | Email: earth-postgrad@bristol.ac.uk |
| Experimental Psychology | It may be possible to arrange an individual visit to the Department. Please contact the Department to find out more. | Email: postgrad-psychology@bristol.ac.uk |
| Geographical Sciences | Applicants are normally interviewed and hence visits are not normally required. Meetings with potential supervisors are only normally arranged if necessary. | Email: geog-pgadmis@bristol.ac.uk |
| Mathematics | There will be an Open Day on Wednesday 18th January 2012 - details are currently to be confirmed. It may also be possible to organise an individual visit. | Email pgsec-maths@bristol.ac.uk to request a visit. |
| Physics | It may be possible to arrange an individual visit to the School. Please contact the School to find out more. | Email Briony Maitland to arrange a visit |
Faculty of Social Sciences and Law
| Department or School | Opportunities to visit | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Deafhood Studies | It may be possible to arrange an individual visit to the Centre. Please contact them for further information. | Email: coursesecretary-cds@bristol.ac.uk |
| Economics, Finance and Management | It may be possible to arrange an individual visit to the School. Please contact them for further information. | Email: efim-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk |
| Education | It may be possible to arrange an individual visit to the School. Please contact them for further information. | Please contact a member of the relevant programme team using the contact details provided in the programme information. |
| Exercise, Nutrition and Health Sciences (ENHS) | There are informal open mornings for potential MSc applicants held throughout the year. Please check the ENHS website for updates. Research applicants can arrange individual visits as and when required. |
Email: margaret.thompson@bristol.ac.uk |
| Geographical Sciences | Visits are not normally required. Please contact the School to find out more. | Email: geog-pgadmis@bristol.ac.uk |
| Law | Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the School during office hours, however please contact the School in advance to arrange your visit. | Email: law-pg-admissions@bristol.ac.uk |
| Policy Studies | The School may be able to arrange individual visits for prospective applicants. Please contact the School to find out more. | Email: sps-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk |
| Sociology, Politics and International Studies | There will be a postgraduate open day on Wednesday 27th June 2012 from 10.00 - 15.00 in Lecture Theatre 2D1, Social Sciences Complex, Priory Road, Bristol. The event will commence with a welcome and introductory talk and over the course of the day, there will be presentations delivered by the Pathway Directors and the chance to experience sample seminars. There will also be a campus tour and an informal question and answer session with staff. Refreshments will be provided throughout the day. Please email us to book your place. | Email: spais-mscenquiries@bristol.ac.uk |
UK events
The University is represented at a number of postgraduate recruitment events around the UK. If you are attending any of these events, or are in the area, please feel free to come over to the University of Bristol stand and talk to us about any aspect of postgraduate study at Bristol, or about Bristol generally.
2012 UK schedule
- Target Courses Postgraduate Study and Funding Fair Midlands in the Great Hall, University of Birmingham, 22nd February 2012
Overseas events and campus tours
For details of University attendance at overseas recruitment events around the world, please see our International Office's schedule.
The International Office also hold regular University campus tours during term time specifically for prospective overseas students.