Academic transcripts for undergraduates

For postgraduate transcripts please visit the Graduate School of Arts and Humanities website.

What are academic transcripts?

An academic transcript is an official document that shows:

• The units which have been taken in each year of study
• The assessment and reassessment (as appropriate) grades for each unit
• The total number of credits gained in each unit taken and in each year of study
• The degree awarded, degree classification and date of award (where applicable)

Transcripts can be provided in sealed envelopes with the University stamp to prove that the document is authentic; we are unfortunately unable to provide electronic versions.

How much do they cost?

Undergraduates are entitled to free copies of transcripts whilst they are registered students. Each graduating student will automatically be sent one free copy of the final transcript to their home address within two months of graduation. Thereafter charges will be applied as follows: 

• If you graduated in or after 2005 you will be charged £10 for the first copy and £5 for each subsequent copy.
• If you graduated before 2005 you will be charged £20 for the first copy and £5 for each subsequent copy.

Please note that the policy of one free copy post graduation only began after 2008 therefore any students who graduated prior to 2008 and have not received a free copy will not be entitled to one.

We regret that academic transcripts cannot be issued until payment, if appropriate, has been received.

How do I pay?

Payment can be made by:

• Cash: Paid directly to the Cash Office, Ground Floor of Senate House.
• Cheques: To be made payable to ‘University of Bristol’ and posted or brought to the admin team at the following address: Arts Faculty Education Office, 3/5 Woodland Road, Bristol BS8 1TB.
• Credit/debit cards: Card payments may be made via the online shop.

How long will they take?

Normally transcripts are prepared within ten working days from the receipt of the application, except during busy periods (especially following graduation and the autumn term). It is therefore a good idea to order your transcripts as early as possible to ensure they are ready in time for any deadlines.

How can I apply for an academic transcript?

To request an academic transcript, please visit the Online Shop, where you can send us your details and make payment if required.

Alternatively you can visit the Faculty Education Office in the basement of 3/5 Woodland Road to request a transcript in person.

The Faculty Education Office can be contacted by email at artsf-office@bristol.ac.uk.

What other documents can the Faculty Education Office provide?

The Faculty Education Office can also provide 'confirmation of student status' letters, bank letters, and letters for council tax exemption.

Confirmation of awards

These are handled by the Exams Office. A confirmation includes the following information: the student name, date of birth, programme, the award and class received, the dates of registration, award and congregation. The following charges apply:

• Alumni - free (one copy) and £10 each subsequent copy (no fax charge).
• Third parties - £15 each confirmation and an additional £5 per fax.
• No charge is made to academic institutions or British Government organisations for award confirmations.

All requests should be made directly to the Exams Office by email: exams-office@bristol.ac.uk.

Replacement degree certificates

The cost of a replacement degree certificate is £50. All requests should be made directly to the Exams Office by email: exams-office@bristol.ac.uk.