Policies, procedures and regulations for postgraduate students starting in 2026/27
We’ve collected together the codes of conduct, policies and procedures related to the application process and other aspects of postgraduate study and wider university life. Please take the time to read through the following documents.
These policies apply to students starting at Bristol in 2026
Admissions
We welcome applications from talented candidates of all backgrounds and we are committed to promoting equal opportunities.
The life of the University is enriched by having a body of students which reflects the community at large.
We select people who have the ability and motivation to benefit from their intended programmes of study and who will make positive contributions to the life of the University.
We have a clear set of principles and procedures when dealing with admissions. Further details can be found in the following documents:
- Admissions principles and procedures for postgraduate taught programmes 2026 (PDF, 239kB)
- Admissions principles and procedures for postgraduate research programmes 2026 (PDF, 222kB)
- Admissions statements for all postgraduate programmes
- Applicant complaints and appeals policy 2026 (PDF, 223kB)
- Applicant feedback policy 2026 (PDF, 183kB)
- Application fee policy 2026 (PDF, 200kB)
- Criminal convictions: guidelines for the recruitment of students with a criminal conviction
- Admissions Policy for Displaced Applicants (PDF, 224kB)
- Document verification and fraudulent applications policy 2026 (PDF, 218kB)
The following policies are those for students starting in 25/26 but applicants should be aware of them
26/27 versions will be available in summer 2026.
Academic study
Please find other policies relating to academic study on the University Secretary's Office rules and regulations for students page.
- Postgraduate research students who teach (Policy on)
- Policy on Academic Integrity (PDF, 230kB)
- Regulations and code of practice for taught programmes
- Regulations and code of practice for research degree programmes
- Regulations and Code of Practice for Educational Collaborative Arrangements (PDF, 93kB)
- Student Protection plan 2025/26 (PDF, 351kB)
- University Policy for Student Digital Equity (PDF, 199kB)
Behaviour and wellbeing
- Disclosure and barring service (DBS - formerly CRB)
- Health Sciences fitness to practise procedure
Fees and payments
- Tuition fee refund policy
- Policy on Study Costs for Taught Programmes 2025/26 (PDF, 128kB)
- International deposits refund policy
- Fee Status classification