Post-16 activities
We offer a range of opportunities to students taking A-levels or equivalent to help them make informed decisions about university.
Our post-16 programmes are designed to support state-educated students from underrepresented, disadvantaged and margenalised backgrounds to access Higher Education. We prioritise working with students who meet our widening participation eligibility criteria listed on each programme's webpage.
Participants who successfully complete Access to Bristol, Insight into Bristol, Discover Bristol, Bristol Scholars, Next Step Bristol, Virtual Summer School, or the Mature Pathway to Bristol may be eligible to receive admissions benefits such as the Guaranteed Contextual Offer (where applicable).
Access to Bristol
Exclusively for local, state-educated students taking A-levels, BTECs, Access to HE courses or equivalents.
Bristol Scholars
This scheme allows teachers from local schools and colleges to nominate individual students based on their academic potential.
Discover Bristol
An online programme for Year 13 students from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
Insight into Bristol summer school
An on-campus summer school for Year 12 students from Asian, Black or other racialised minority backgrounds.
Next Step Bristol
An online programme for Year 13 students from Asian, Black or other racialised minority backgrounds.
Virtual Summer School
A 3-day online event for Year 12 students to engage online with academics, student ambassadors and other prospective students.
Mature Pathway to Bristol
A programme for students aged 21+ who are studying an eligible Access to Higher Education diploma.
The Destinations Conference
An online event for Year 12 students or students in their first year of college from Asian, Black or other racialised minority backgrounds.