Now playing
Join us at Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University has risen three positions to 48th in the Complete University Guide rankings 2021. The university also recently climbed eight places in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021.
The university ranks among the world’s best universities in 13 subject areas in the 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject. Hospitality and Leisure Management is one of the best courses and is ranked at number 14 in the world and second in the UK while the Business and Management and Architecture and the Built Environment programmes are both in the top 100 for the seventh year running. The university’s Arts and Humanities, and Social Sciences and Management programmes are also moving up the rankings consistently.
The Oxford Brookes Global MBA programme is now rated as 12th in the world in the 2021 QS Online MBA Rankings, and 5th in the UK. In addition, the Oxford School of Hospitality Management is proud to be the only hospitality school in the UK to make the top ten Best Hospitality and Hotel Management Schools in the World for 2021.
The quality of the academic teaching at Oxford Brookes has an outstanding reputation, with a total of 11 faculty members having been awarded 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 who are constantly undertaking new and important research in these areas. 94 per cent 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 at the university 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 sport 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 into university life. Full-time first-year international students starting in September 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. All halls are on a BROOKESbus route and students living in halls can purchase a discounted bus pass entitling them to free travel on these services.
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.
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.
Oxford Brookes University’s pre-sessional English course can help meet the language requirements for all their undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Entry levels are from IELTS 4.5 overall with 4.0 in all skills.
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 the 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 as 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.
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 per cent of Oxford Brookes students in employment or further study within six 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.
100% of reviewers recommend
Oxford Brookes University
5
4
3
2
1
Admission process
Funding/Scholarships
Study experience
Life experience
Job prospects
"Brookes is amazing, like incredible, you won’t forget it!" Evelien Pigeaud Studied BSc International Hospitality Management
Anonymous, Northern Ireland
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.
Are you a current student or graduate?
Share your views and help future students.
Join us at Oxford Brookes
Join us at Oxford Brookes
Undergraduate Study - Embrace Your Future
Remaster your future-Postgraduate study at Oxford Brookes University
Join us at Oxford Brookes
Join us at Oxford Brookes
Join us at Oxford Brookes
Join us at Oxford Brookes
Join us at Oxford Brookes
Join us at Oxford Brookes
Join us at Oxford Brookes
Join us at Oxford Brookes
Join us at Oxford Brookes
Join us at Oxford Brookes
Continue with Facebook
