KIS information

All our students have access to a personal tutor or equivalent in their academic school who can advise on academic or pastoral problems. Teaching staff are available to provide guidance on academic queries. Our students also have access to Just Ask, an advice service run by the Students’ Union and a range of Student Services.

This figure is derived from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey. This annual survey is open to all our graduates and it aims to find out what they are doing approximately six months after they graduate. 'In work' means involved in any kind of work, full-time, part-time, voluntary or self-employed. Many of our graduates go on to study higher degrees and professional qualifications. 

Though not all our courses demand it, accreditation provides external confirmation that our courses meet professional, statutory and regulatory requirements. An accredited degree will provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required if you wish to pursue a career in a certain area. Some employers prefer to recruit graduates with accredited degrees, and such degrees are likely to be recognised in other countries.

This figure is derived from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey. Professional and managerial jobs are generally referred to as 'graduate-level' jobs, as defined by the Standard Occupational Classification. Six months is a relatively short time after graduating to measure graduate employment - the value of a University of Bristol degree can show itself throughout our graduates' lives.

We have a wide range of accommodation at Bristol. Around forty percent of our accommodation is catered, which is reflected in the costs; and in most of our residences you get far more than just a room for your rent – in some you’ll find gyms and computer rooms, and many offer en-suite accommodation. All rooms have broadband internet access. 

The Bristol learning experience will encourage you to be an independent learner. This is one of the hallmarks of a world-leading university education. Lectures, seminars, tutorials, practicals and technology-enhanced learning provide a framework within which you will gain the skills to explore your subject through independent study.

Most courses start with a subject-specific grounding and as you progress through your course you will explore more independent areas of study and work. This can be very rewarding and will enable you to develop the intellectual and technical skills needed to succeed in both your subject and future career. 

Assessment takes various forms, including written examinations, e-assessment, coursework, essays, dissertations, group projects, practical tests, fieldwork and presentations.

Please note that the assessment methods shown in the KIS only include summative assessments, eg those that contribute towards the final year mark; our students also have formative assessments which are designed to provide feedback on progress – these take many different forms.

This figure is derived from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey; it represents the average salary of those students who were employed full-time and chose to disclose this information in the survey.

We aim to help our students secure the job they want after graduation. Our Careers Service offers all kinds of information, advice and guidance to help students develop their employability skills, and it is available to graduates for three years after they finish their courses.

Many of our students choose to live in the districts of Clifton and Redland, close to the University and within walking distance of the city centre, but where rents are relatively high. There are many other areas in Bristol where you can live that are much less expensive.

Our Accommodation Office can help students find private rented accommodation.

Fees for UK domiciled students (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland)

Universities have had to increase tuition fees for new UK entrants to offset the reduction in funding that they receive from government teaching grants.

The University is re-investing a significant proportion of this fee income through its student financial support package and outreach activities. In order to provide students with the best possible learning experience, around £150-million has been invested in the construction and refurbishment of new and existing facilities since 2011. 

Financial support

The University is committed to ensuring that students from low-income backgrounds will not be deterred from taking a higher education degree after tuition fees increase from 2012. We provide a wide range of financial support for students.

The University of Bristol Students' Union (Bristol SU) has received significant investment over the last 18 months. Through a combination of major organisational change and a £30-million financial investment in their building, the benefits of this are already taking effect, culminating in the opening of a refurbished union building in October 2014. 

Bristol SU has achieved Investor in People status and has received a Bronze Award from the Students’ Union Evaluation Initiative (SUEI), the SU sector quality standard.

These figures are drawn from the National Student Survey (NSS). The provision of prompt feedback on students' academic performance is an integral part of the learning process and to this end students receive feedback on assignments within three working weeks of the submission deadline. 

Feedback may be provided through a variety of mechanisms and academic staff are available for advice and clarification.

These figures are drawn from the National Student Survey (NSS). The University Library has ten branches and provides a wide range of services and resources. IT Services provide a range of resources, many of which are accessible 24/7.