The University of Bristol is introducing Guaranteed Offers and/ or Interviews for students who have been eligible to receive Free School Meals and critieri for Contextual Offers

At the University of Bristol we are committed to ensuring that learners from all backgrounds can join us to study in our rich, diverse community. Our Guaranteed Offer/ Interview scheme supports local, state-educated students; learners returning to study with an eligible Access to HE qualification; students who complete an intensive outreach programme with us; and students who have been eligible to receive Free School Meals. 

For more information, please visit our Guaranteed Offers website.

Furthermore, students may be automatically considered for a Contextual Offer if they meet additional eligibility criteria.

Contextual offers

Our Contextual Offer scheme is a grade reduction of up to two A-Level grades from our standard entry requirements for students from backgrounds that are historically less likely to attend Bristol.  

Our Contextual Offers support students from the following criteria:

  • students having attended an aspiring state school or college
  • students who have completed an intensive outreach programme with us
  • students who have spent time in Local Authority Care
  • students who live in an eligible postcode area
  • students who have been eligible to receive Free School Meals

For more information, please visit our Contextual Offers website. This means that students who meet the criteria for both schemes, such as those in receipt of Free School Meals, may automatically be considered for a Guaranteed Contextual Offer to study with us.

Terms and conditions apply - see our website for details.

Valuing Careers

  • Individuals: Career development can support individuals throughout their education and career; facilitating positive transitions, building career management skills and fostering career wellbeing.
  • The economy: Career development can support the economy by improving the efficiency of the labour market and promoting effective skills/knowledge development. 
  • Society: Career development can benefit society by promoting social justice and equity in education and work for all members of the community.

do you need advice

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to arrange a careers interview or require further information. Mrs S Beeton, Head of Careers sbeeton@sphs.uk.com