Undergraduate student policies 2027/28
This page will point you to important codes of conduct, policies and procedures applicable to your academic studies and wider university life.
These policies apply to students starting at Bristol in 2027
Further policies will be added summer 2027.
We've collected together the codes of conduct, policies and procedures related to the application process and other aspects of undergraduate study and wider university life. Please take the time to read through the following documents.
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:
- Access and participation plan 2025-26 to 2028-29 (PDF, 3,705kB)
- Accommodation guarantee
- Admissions principles and procedures for undergraduate courses 2027 (PDF, 324kB)
- Applicant feedback policy 2027 (PDF, 239kB)
- The Complaints and Appeals policy is currently under review and will appear here when available.
- Applicants under the age of 18 consent form 2027 (PDF, 277kB)
- Criminal convictions: guidelines for the recruitment of students with a criminal conviction
- Admissions Policy for Displaced Applicants 2027 (1) (PDF, 280kB)
- Document verification and fraudulent applications policy 2027 (PDF, 287kB)
- UK qualifications for undergraduate entry
- Under 18s policy 2027 (PDF, 246kB)
The following policies are those for students starting in 26/27 or 25/26 but applicants should be aware of them
27/28 versions will be available in summer 2027.
Academic study
Please find other policies relating to academic study on the University Secretary's Office rules and regulations for students page.
- Digital Equity Policy 25-26 (PDF, 193kB)
- Policy on Academic Integrity (PDF, 279kB)
- Regulations and Code of Practice for Educational Collaborative Arrangements (PDF, 326kB)
- Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes
- Student Protection Plan 2026/27 (PDF, 355kB)
Behaviour and wellbeing
Fees and payments
- International deposits refund policy
- Tuition fee refund policy
- Office for Students - Provider fee information 2025-26 (PDF, 34kB)
- Policy on Study Costs for Taught Programmes 2026/27 (PDF, 158kB)
Health and life sciences
- Fitness to practise procedure document 2025-26 (PDF, 267kB)
- Health Sciences Fitness to Practise Procedure