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Oxford Brookes is constantly developing its offering to students, in terms of teaching, research and the campus environment. GBP 220 million is being spent between 2015 and 2025 on developing the campuses, and the development includes:
At the heart of the Headington Campus, the John Henry Brookes Building is a dedicated space for students including the Brookes Union, a Library, Forum space, Student Central, Careers Centre and The Terrace.
A GBP 34 million refurbishment, including the Business School, as well as new teaching and study spaces, a café, and a new space for events including graduation ceremonies, it opened in 2018.
The ground floor of this development was completed in 2015, with a new Psychology Lab and Baby Lab. The next stage of development is underway, and will be completed in 2019. It will include new teaching and research spaces for nutrition, sports coaching and psychology, as well as new study spaces with specialist equipment and software, and a relocation for the Bioimaging Unit.
Teaching at Oxford Brookes has an outstanding reputation. Oxford Brookes was named the number one university in the UK for teaching and research (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2018), with 11 faculty members having been awarded the National Teaching Fellows, the most prestigious award in UK higher education teaching.
Students are taught by faculty members who are experts in their field, and constantly undertaking new and important research in these areas. 94% of the research at Brookes is internationally recognised (Research Excellence Framework 2014). Students are able to exchange ideas with teachers who work collaboratively to push their subject area forward. Students benefit from new ideas being exchanged and developed between their own teachers and departments across the world. Oxford Brookes is well known for its international and global focus.
Oxford Brookes is mainly based across three campuses.
With three sites, the Headington Campus is the largest of the three campuses, and is a modern university, constantly being improved. It is home to the John Henry Brookes building, a centre for all student needs including advice and support. The library is open 24 hours a day during term time with spaces for group or silent study. There is a community exhibition space, a shop and a range of catering facilities, as well as the medical centre. It is also home to the Oxford Brookes University Nursery, for use by students and staff. One of the state-of-the-art Brookes Sports facilities is also based here, including gym, climbing wall, turf pitch, squash, badminton, volleyball and basketball courts and indoor rowing facilities.
The Harcourt Hill Campus has excellent academic facilities, as well as its own library, computer rooms, Brookes Union café and bar and the Chapel. It is also home to Brookes Sports Botley, another state-of-the-art sports facility, including a gym, pool, 3G and grass pitches, fitness studio, squash courts and golf course, steam room and sauna.
Home to the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, Wheatley has a range of high-quality academic facilities for specialist subjects. It is also home to playing fields, its own library, computer rooms and a Brookes Union shop.
Students can live in university accommodation, a great place to meet people and settle in to university life. Full-time first-year international students are guaranteed a place in university accommodation if they would like it and are able to meet the application deadlines. There are a range of halls in and around the three campuses, with on-site support at all of them.
Every course has its own entry requirements, and applicants should look at the recommendations offered by each faculty and course. There are some overall entry requirements for applicants:
Students will normally need to have A-levels, the International Baccalaureate, a recognised foundation programme or equivalent qualifications from across the world. Students who do not meet these qualifications can undertake one of the foundation courses offered by the university before proceeding to an undergraduate course. These include Art and Design Foundation, Foundation in Humanities, Computing Foundation, Engineering Foundation and more.
Students will normally need an honour’s degree, a postgraduate diploma or an equivalent qualification from across the world. Students have the option of enrolling for a pre-master’s course that will best prepare them for meeting the requirements for postgraduate study. Completing and passing a pre-master’s course, with the requisite marks, provides a guaranteed pathway to a master’s course.
Applicants who do not have English as a first language will need to demonstrate English language aptitude. These vary according to course, but most undergraduate courses will require an IELTS score of 6.0, with 6.0 in reading and writing and 5.5 in listening and speaking. For postgraduate courses, applicants need a score of 6.0 – 7.0, with 6.0 in reading and writing and 5.5 in listening and speaking. Alternative qualifications to the IELTS are also accepted.
There is a range of student support available at Oxford Brookes. There is a dedicated team whose job it is to ensure students feel safe and supported across all three sites.
International students are assigned a dedicated member of teaching staff for help and guidance through the academic process. There is additional English development and study skills support available alongside the degree programme for all international students, so they can make the most of their academic experience at university. In addition, there are extra online resources and workshops to help give students the academic support they need.
The International Student Advice Team can help with a range of issues, from visa status to personal finance and more. They also run social events to help international students connect with each other and the wider university community, as well helping them to explore Oxford and other parts of the UK.
There is a dedicated counselling service for any issues that might arise, and they can provide resources, group workshops and talks as well as one-to-one sessions.
This scheme partners international students with a current UK student to help international students to settle in.
Oxford was voted the 6th safest university city in the UK (Complete University Guide 2017), so is a very safe environment for students. Students are part of a campus community, but are also in the heart of a vibrant, exciting and safe city, perfect for exploring.
Living in university accommodation can also make students feel safer. Each hall of residence has an on-site residence manager and supervisors who are able to help throughout the day and night.
There is also a security team who operate across the university, with both an urgent and non-urgent number for student enquiries 24 hours a day.
Oxford Brookes has an excellent reputation for graduate outcomes, with over 95% of Oxford Brookes students in employment or further study within 6 months of graduating (HESA 2018).
The Careers Service supports students throughout their time at Brookes. The university places great importance on industry experience, with a number of courses including practical elements which help prepare students for their chosen careers. The university has links with a number of industries, helping to offer students work placements in companies, banks, hospitals, charities and other organisations. The Careers Service can also help guide students with advice, online resources and help with CV’s.
There is also a mentoring scheme, which helps to build longer term links between individual students and professionals in their chosen fields. Alongside practical support and advise on how to develop their career, some students will also gain work experience opportunities, networking opportunities and invaluable insider knowledge of their chosen industry.
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"“Brookes is amazing, like incredible, you won’t forget it!”" Evelien Pigeaud Studied BSc International Hospitality Management
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Oxford is a great city. Loads going on and lots of exposure to cutting edge businesses. My department was great. World renowned tutors, excellent debates, and very productive one-to-one sessions.
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