Kings is officially partnered with the University of Bristol to offer a unique and guaranteed pathway to this world-class university.
Before you leave home, you will receive an offer from both Kings and the University of Bristol.
It will guarantee entry to the University once you have successfully completed your programme at Kings to the standard set by the University.
About the University of Bristol
The University of Bristol is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities and consistently ranked in the UK Top 20. The main campus is located in the centre of the historic and vibrant city of Bristol, just 100 miles from London. In 2017 the city was named the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times, an accolade which recognised it diverse culture, independent spirit and abundance of green spaces.
Key Facts
- #11 in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
- #16 in the Complete University Guide 2025
- #16 in the Guardian Good University Guide 2025
- #54 in the World according to QS Rankings 2025
- #1 for Russian and Eastern European languages, #2 for Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering and General Engineering, Animal Science, #3 for German, #4 for Civil Engineering, #5 for Dentistry, Mechanical Engineering and Education (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)
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- Bristol is the 2nd most targeted university by UK graduate employers (High Fliers Research).
- Bristol is ranked 8th in the UK for graduate employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022).
- The University’s alumni network includes leading figures in science, industry, politics and the arts. Thirteen Nobel laureates are associated with the University, including Sir Winston Churchill, Bristol’s Chancellor from 1929 to 1965.
- The University is organised into 25 academic schools which are arranged into six faculties: Arts, Engineering, Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Science, Social Sciences and Law.
Your route to Bristol
When you apply for the University of Bristol Pathway with us, you will receive a conditional offer of acceptance from the University of Bristol.
Depending on the degree subject you want to pursue at Bristol, you will choose from:
- Architecture
- Business and Management
- Computer Science
- Economics and Finance
- Humanities and Law
- Media and Creative Arts
- Medicine and Allied Health Sciences
- Science and Engineering
Key facts
- January 2025
- September 2025
- January 2026
- Bournemouth
- Brighton
- London
- Oxford
- 1 academic year (3 terms)
- Average 21 hours per week plus homework and private study
- Academic: Good grades at high school or equivalent institution
- Language: Minimum IELTS 5.5 (5.0 in Reading and Writing) or equivalent
- Minimum age: 16.5
Our enrichment programme
In addition to your Kings classes, regardless of the course you choose, you will have a regular programme of interaction and experience with the University. This includes:
Termly visits to the University of Bristol
- Meet departmental faculty
- Attend sample lectures
- Meet current University of Bristol students
Regular visits from University of Bristol staff
- Meet with University Admissions staff
- Meet with University of Bristol teaching faculty
Bristol entry requirements
Engineering
- Aerospace & Civil: 77% with additional requirements for Maths and Sciences
- Mechanical & Electrical: 77% overall with additional requirements for Mathematics and Physics, plus 65% Communication and Study Skills
Humanities & Social Sciences
- Depending on the degree from 65% up overall plus 65% Communication and Study Skills
Economics, Accounting & Management
- Economics: 77%, with 75% in Mathematics
- Accounting: 75% overall, with 75% in Mathematics
- Management 75% overall, with 75% in Mathematics
International Business
- 75% overall plus 65% Communication and Study Skills
Law
- 77% overall plus 65% Communication and Study Skills
- Please note that all applicants for Law must take the Law National Admissions Test (LNAT)
Life & Health Sciences
- 60 - 77% overall with specific subject requirements for specific programmes plus 65% Communication and Study Skills
Maths, Computing & Sciences
- 70% - 80% overall with 75% in Mathematics plus 65% Communication and Study Skills
For more detailed information about degrees and requirements, please get in touch with us.