Frequently asked questions on admissions

• Why should I come to Bristol?
• How do you decide who to make an offer to?
• How much will all the field classes cost?
• Why is Bristol rated so highly for research?
• How are research and teaching linked?
• What sort of jobs could I apply for when I've got my degree?
• I'm not very good at maths, does it matter?
• Are all the students from public schools?
• Does it matter if I haven't done geology before?
• How can I find out more about geology and environmental geoscience before I apply?
• Will I have an interview before I get an offer?
• What happens if I start the course and decide that I don't like it?
• Why do we have field classes?
• Where do students go to on field trips?
• Do I need to buy a lot of special equipment for fieldwork?
• How much teaching is there each week?
• What sort of project work do Earth Sciences students do?
• What A-levels should I take if I want to study Earth Sciences?
• Do I need to have my own computer?
• What is the University accommodation like, and will I get a place?
• How big are the groups for teaching?