Access to Bristol

Applications for Access to Bristol 2025-26 will open in September 2025. 

The Access to Bristol scheme is for local students taking A-levels, BTECs, Access to HE courses or equivalents. 

• A unique way to experience what studying at the University of Bristol as a local student might be like
• A chance to discover more about a subject you are interested in from current university students and academic staff
• A fantastic enrichment opportunity that will offer tailored information, advice and guidance to help students make an informed decision about higher education
• Successful completers of the scheme will be guaranteed a contextual offer/interview from Bristol. 

The scheme is only open to students who meet all of the following criteria. 
You must:

• be a Home fee student; 
• currently attend a state school or college;
• be resident in a BA, BS or other local postcode within an hour's journey of the University of Bristol (including South Wales);
• be in your first or second year of A-Level study (or equivalent);
• have the academic ability to study at the University of Bristol

We do occasionally update our eligibility criteria and/or subject stream offering so please ensure you check the most up to date programme details on our website.

Enquire about this event