NOT YOUR AVERAGE UNIVERSITY SOCIETY
Bristol University Officers’ Training Corps (BUOTC) is an Army Reserve unit that recruits exclusively from university students across the Bristol and Bath area.
Affiliated universities include:
Bristol University, University of the West of England, Bath University and Bath Spa.
You are under no obligation to join the Regular Army or Army Reserves after your time with the UOTC finishes.
A STUDENT LIFE LESS ORDINARY
The Bristol University Officers' Training Corps (BUOTC) offers a unique experience to university students looking to challenge and develop themselves, make life-long friends and get paid.
You'll receive internationally recognised leadership training and the opportunity to immerse yourself in a variety of sports and adventurous training. The training is designed to fit around your academic commitments
You are under no obligation to join the Regular Army or Army Reserves after your time with the UOTC finishes.
Click below to find out if you are eligible to join now!
Freshers' Fayres
You can come and meet the team at the following Freshers' Fayre events
- Bristol UOTC Open Day - Friday 22 Sep 2023 1000 – 1700 – This is open to all and predominantly because we cannot attend Bristol University Fresher Fayre. It’s held at the same time and day as Bristol Fresher Fayre so students can pop in on the way to or back from the Fayre. Location: Bristol ARC , Artillery Ground, Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2LG
- UWE University Fresher Fayre - Wednesday 27 September 2023
- Bath Spa University - Thursday 28 September 2023
- Bath University - Friday 29 September 2023
We look forward to meeting you.
SPORT AND ADVENTUROUS TRAINING
Bristol UOTC fields competitive teams in many disciplines such as Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Football and much more. As an Officer Cadet you will be supported to try new sports and even compete at the highest levels in your chosen field.
Adventurous Training features strongly throughout the UOTC year and enables Officer Cadets to test and stretch their limits. You can train in anything from kayaking in the UK to skiing the Alps, rock climbing in Bavaria and everything in between.
To find out more, simply click the link below!
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
And of course, we also have a fantastic social calendar, from glittering regimental dinners and cocktail parties to casual fancy dress events, the BUOTC has everything you need to enhance and compliment your time at university in Bristol.
Simply click the link below, we will contact you with more information on how to start the application process.
ARMY OFFICIAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT
ASPIRATIONS! DONT LET YOUR MONEY GET IN THE WAYOF YOUR'S
NOT YOUR AVERAGE BURSARY
After experiencing the camaraderie and wealth of opportunity that being part of the UOTC brings, you might decide a career in the Army is for you.
There are numerous Army Officer bursaries available to support you through university, helping you to reach your full potential.
You could be eligible for a bursary of up to £25,000 or £75,000 if you are a medical student.
Click below to find out more!