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University of Bristol

RankingQS World University Rankings 2026: 51UpdatedMay 12, 2026

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University of Bristol guidance for taught degree programmes uses a four-category system for AI use in assessments, from Category 1 (prohibited) to Category 4 (integral, AI required). Using AI or translation tools for more than generating occasional short phrases or checking basic grammar and spelling is treated as cheating unless assessment instructions allow more comprehensive use. For research degrees, generative AI tools may not be used to write any text used in theses or APM reports.

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Academic Integrity1 reviewed claim

Academic Integrity

University of Bristol considers the use of AI or translation tools to be cheating if used for more than generating the occasional short phrase within a sentence or checking basic grammar and spelling, unless assessment instructions allow more comprehensive use.

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Normalized value: AI use beyond occasional phrases and grammar checking is considered cheating

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Evidence 1
We consider the use of AI or translation tools to be cheating if used for more than: generating the occasional short phrase within a sentence, checking basic grammar and spelling. Some assessments may allow more comprehensive use of these tools, but this will be detailed in your assessment instructions.

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AI use beyond occasional phrases and grammar checking is cheating

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Section: Academic integrity, paragraph on AI and translation tools

Teaching2 reviewed claims

Teaching

University of Bristol has published official guidance on generative AI use in taught degree programmes, stating that generative AI should not replace activities that develop intellectual rigour, student agency, and students' capacity to work through complex problems themselves.

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Normalized value: University has official generative AI guidance for taught programmes

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This guidance sets out the University of Bristol's approach to using generative AI on taught degree programmes. The responsible use of generative AI is foundational to our educational vision to inspire students, and to equip well-rounded graduates with skills for the future. Generative AI should not replace activities that develop intellectual rigour, student agency, and students' capacity to work through complex problems themselves.

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University guidance for generative AI on taught degree programmes

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Section: University guidance on Generative AI in Education, paragraphs 1-2

Teaching

University of Bristol uses a four-category system for AI use in assessments: Category 1 (prohibited - no AI use), Category 2 (minimal - spelling/grammar only, default), Category 3 (selective - certain tasks as specified), and Category 4 (integral - AI required for assessment).

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Normalized value: Four-category AI assessment system: prohibited, minimal, selective, integral

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Evidence 1
Category 1: prohibited (not allowed) - You cannot use AI tools at all, including spelling and grammar checkers. Category 2: minimal (a little) - You can use AI tools for spelling and grammar check. You can use it for rewording occasional phrases, but not sentences, large parts of text or paragraphs. Category 3: selective (certain tasks) - AI tools can be used in certain ways. Your lecturer will tell you what you can use it for. Category 4: integral (important) - AI tools are needed for the assessment.

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Four AI assessment categories: prohibited, minimal, selective, integral

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Section: Artificial intelligence (AI) assessment categories

Research1 reviewed claim

Research

PGR students at University of Bristol are not permitted to use generative AI tools such as ChatGPT to write any text used in their thesis or APM reports, as research degree students must demonstrate ability to write about research in their own words.

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Normalized value: PGR students prohibited from using generative AI to write thesis or APM report text

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To be awarded a research degree, you must meet several key standards in your research training. One of these is the ability to write about your research in your own words. This critical research skill is tested through your thesis and through your annual progress monitoring (APM) reports. For this reason, you are not permitted to use generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, to write any text that is used in your thesis or in your APM reports.

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PGR students not permitted to use generative AI to write thesis or APM text

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Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "University of Bristol AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked May 12, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/university-of-bristol

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