Supporting students from lower socioeconomic groups
We offer academic, financial and social support for students from lower socioeconomic groups.
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Students from a lower socioeconomic group
You may self-identify as coming from a lower socioeconomic group because you:
- live in an Indices of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) quintile 1 area
- have been eligible for free school meals
- are eligible for the University of Bristol Bursary.
This is not a complete list.
Our Explore community
Our Explore community can help you make the most of the support available. It runs events and activities for students from lower socioeconomic groups throughout the year, so you can:
- meet other students and share experiences
- understand what support is available
- settle in and make the most out of your time here.
If you have any questions about Explore, email explore-uob@bristol.ac.uk.
Events with Explore
If you have any questions about any events, email explore-uob@bristol.ac.uk.
Study Skills
Study skills offer resources, workshops, drop ins and tutorials. These will help you improve your study and writing skills.
Understanding your essay question
4 December 2025, 1 pm to 2 pm, Priory Road Complex
Join this bespoke study skills session to learn how to unpack and interpret your essay question.
Sign up by 9 am 28 November 2025.
Building Up to Bristol
Building Up to Bristol is a series of events to help you prepare for your degree and develop your academic skills.
Reflect on your past assignments and feedback
28 January 2026, 2 pm to 4 pm, 35 Berkeley Square
Understand what you need to work on for your assignments, and how to get the right support.
Sign up by 9 am 26 January 2026.
Student Success Coaching
January to April 2026, five 60-minute sessions.
This reflective coaching programme aims to support you to develop strategies and self-awareness. This will help you feel more confident in your academic abilities.
1-1 coaching sessions are available online or in-person. We can arrange times to suit your availability.
Apply here by 9 am 26 November 2025.
Get support
Our specialised support teams are here to help you throughout your time at university.
Financial support
If you're experiencing financial hardship, our University hardship funds may be able to help.
You may also be eligible for our scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Academic support
You will have support throughout your course from someone in your department, such as a personal tutor.
Student-led study sessions and study support such as resources, workshops and drop-ins are also available.
Peer support
If you are starting in September, you can request a peer mentor to help you in the first term.