What to expect at your Sociology and Philosophy Joint Honours offer holder event

We have planned the day to provide you with a taste of studying your subject at Bristol as well as insights into making the most of student life here.

This event is for offer holders for the following course:

• Sociology and Philosophy (BSc)

If you are a Joint Honours student, you may attend Single Honours offer holder events for each part of your degree if you are unable to attend the Joint Honours event on this date. 

Please book one subject from your Joint Honours degree using the booking form. If you would like to attend an event for the second subject on a different date, contact on visit-us@bristol.ac.uk +44 (0)117 394 1649 and the team will help arrange this for you.

Saturday 14 March 2026

10:15 am - 10:30 am

Philosophy Registration

Arrive during this window to be registered by our friendly student ambassadors.

10:30 am - 11 am

Introduction to Philosophy at Bristol 

You will have the opportunity to hear a staff member talk about the philosophy department and the different course structures.    

11 am - 11:45 am

Taster Lecture

A staff member will present a taster lecture on a topic from the philosophy syllabus.   

12 pm - 12:45 pm

Question and Answer Session

You will have the opportunity to ask questions about studying philosophy in Bristol of current students and staff. 

You will be escorted to your next part of the day by our ambassadors

12:45 pm - 1 pm

Sociology Registration

A warm welcome to the Department of Sociology, where you will be greeted by our Academic staff and student ambassadors with the information you need for your day.

1 pm - 1:30 pm

Course Talk

You will be able to hear about how the course is taught and student experience in the school. You will also have a chance to network meet students who study course, our academics and other prospective students.

1:30 pm - 1:45 pm

Comfort Break

A short comfort break between sessions. 

1:45 pm - 2:30 pm

Taster lecture and Q&A

You will experience a taster lecture demonstrating the teaching and research taking place at the University of Bristol. There will be time for questions following this.

2:30 pm - 3:15 pm

Networking Activity

Meet our staff, students and other prospective students in a final networking session. This is a chance to ask any remaining questions before you depart.