Wellbeing and support

Accessing support when you need it

Our comprehensive network of support services is available across the University: in our residences, our academic schools and through central services such as student counselling and student health. Together, they ensure you have access to academic, personal and practical support throughout your studies. Find out more about the support available.

Academic support
Wellbeing support
Healthcare
Disability Services
Religion, faith and spirituality
Support if you have children

Academic support

As a student on a taught master’s or similar programme, you’ll benefit from a personal tutor assigned at the start of your programme. Your tutor will meet with you often, provide pastoral and academic support, and direct you to specialist services.

Research students will receive similar support through their supervisor, and the Bristol Doctoral College will provide training and support throughout your degree.

Our Study Skills service provides interactive online resources, peer advice sessions, and individual tutorials and workshops to help you develop the skills you’ll need to be successful in your studies, such as critical writing, managing your time, and planning academic work.

Our subject-specific Library Services teams can also offer advice, training and support for your research activities.

Wellbeing support

We have a wide range of free and confidential support to help you succeed at the University. Our Student Wellbeing Service can offer help and guidance and signpost you to specialist services where needed.

Our Residential Life teams operate 24 hours a day supporting students living in University accommodation, and our Student Counselling Service offers short-term counselling and therapy services, including support for those with complex mental health difficulties. Find out more about our services and how to access them.

Healthcare

The University’s Student Health Service is a full NHS GP practice, available to students living nearby. If you live outside the catchment area, you can register with a local GP practice.

Disability Services

Our Disability Services team provides advice and study support for all students with long-term physical or mental health conditions, specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia), autism, sensory impairments and mobility difficulties.

If you have any of these, or another disability or condition, we encourage you to let us know before you arrive, so we can help you access the support you need. 

Religion, faith and spirituality

The Multifaith Chaplaincy is a welcoming space for students of all faiths and none. It offers pastoral and spiritual support, religious information and advice, and regular events.

Support if you have children

We have a subsidised day nursery on the main campus, open weekdays throughout the year. The nursery can accommodate children from three months to five years old.