Undergraduate guide for parents and supporters

At the initial research stage, it’s important to consider what’s right for your child. Do they want to live on campus, in the city or stay at home? Our undergraduate study guide will show what course and type of university would best suit their needs and aspirations.

Learn how the undergraduate application process works, from the entry requirements they'll need to the application process. If you’re from overseas, please see our international applicants webpage for the information you'll need. Help to keep them on track with key dates and deadlines on our application timeline webpage.

Read about the learning and teaching terminology you may come across throughout the application process and beyond. Explore key terms around our learning, teaching and assessment methods used widely across the University.

For many international students, studying in the UK is very different from studying back home. It’s important they know what’s expected of them when they start their studies and understand how these expectations may be different to those in their home country. If your child is looking to study in the UK from overseas, then you may have additional questions. Find out everything you need to know about visas and English Language requirements, as well as country-specific information and advice, on our international study webpage.

An Open Day is your child’s opportunity to get a real feel for what it’s like to study here. We host Open Days on campus and some virtually. You can also explore our campuses digitally at any time, from the comfort of your own home, through our virtual tour site.

As a prospective undergraduate student, your child may be eligible to access tuition fee and maintenance funding. Encourage them to apply for funding as soon as it opens, so it’s in place before they start their studies.

If your child holds an offer to study at UWE Bristol, they’ll be invited to attend an Offer Holder Event before they join us. Attending an Offer Holder Event will help your child to decide if the course they’ve applied for is the right one for them. Designed specifically for applicants, an Offer Holder Event will give your child the opportunity to explore their course and its modules in more detail. They’ll also be able to meet other people who have applied to their course. We’ll be running virtual and On Campus Offer Holder events for most courses. 

If your child chooses to live away from home, finding the right accommodation will help them feel at home from the moment they arrive. Most of our student accommodation is on campus, which is supported by on-campus security and is accessible by key card entry. Explore our accommodation options, including halls of residence on or near our campuses and private rented accommodation.

If your child has a disability, impairment or medical condition it's important they disclose this on their application. That way we can make sure the right support is put in place before they arrive. It's also important that they check their emails regularly so they don't miss any information on what to do next after they've applied.