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Welcome 2 "At Oxford Brookes we are delighted to welcome international students from across the world. You help us to build a community of diversity that benefits everybody. Here you will be encouraged, challenged and supported to achieve your goals. Our ways of teaching, support systems and other activities are designed to give you opportunities to build your confidence and realise your ambitions. We want to know where you’re aiming and we make it our business to get you there. We are proud of our students and graduates as they go out into the world to achieve great things." PROFESSOR ALISTAIR FITT, VICE-CHANCELLOR Contents 4 Oxford: A great place for students 12 Brookes Union: Here For You 7 Why Oxford Brookes? 13 Sport 8 21st century teaching and learning 14 Life at Brookes: where you will live 9 Supporting Your Student Journey 15 Fees and living costs 10 What you can study 16 How to apply 11 English Language Courses 17 Get in touch The University aims to provide clear and accurate information in All information is correct at the time of going to print. line with guidance issued to higher education providers by the Following publication, please refer to the University’s Competition and Markets Authority on consumer protection law. website for the most up-to-date details. www.brookes.ac.uk/exchange
3 “As soon as I saw the university for the first time I was amazed. I came through the John Henry Brookes Building and it’s just amazing ... I’ve already recommended Oxford Brookes to a lot of my friends.” MUHAMED SELMANI, CROATIA, INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION DIPLOMA Why Oxford Brookes? Contents
Oxford: a great 4 place for students Look beyond Oxford’s dreaming spires and impressive history and you’ll find a vibrant and diverse student community. Whether you’re looking for museums, pubs, galleries, parks or delicious food, you’ll definitely find the Oxford for you. “Living in Oxford? I feel it’s one of the most amazing experiences … I have found that the local people here in Oxford are really welcoming and friendly … I simply love the city.” NIVEDITA BRAHMA, INDIA, PRE-MASTER’S CERTIFICATE Airline buses connect Oxford with London Heathrow and Gatwick Westgate shopping airports day and night centre airline.oxfordbus.co.uk O2 Academy, Cowley Road Punting on the River Cherwell www.brookes.ac.uk/exchange
View from the Varsity Club, Oxford city centre 5 Oxford: student city We know that choosing where to go to university is a big decision and that not all students want the same thing. Luckily, Oxford has something for everyone. 1. Oxford Brookes University, 6. Punting down the River Cherwell 12. Natural History Museum and Pitt Headington Campus A quintessentially Oxford experience, Rivers Museum Located in Headington, a leafy punting is a unique way to see the city From dinosaur skeletons to shrunken residential suburb, our main campus is from the river. heads – these museums are free to walking distance from parks and a short enter and hold more than 5 million 7. Oxford Botanic Gardens bus ride from the city centre and the specimens! With free entry for Oxford Brookes Cowley Road. students, you can explore Britain’s 13. Radcliffe Camera 2. South Park oldest botanic garden that has over One of Oxford’s most photographed Two minutes walk from our Headington 6,000 different plant species! landmarks, the area around here will Campus, this green space offers some have you feeling like you’ve stepped 8. Queen’s Lane Coffee House of the best views of Oxford’s beautiful back in time. A great place to grab a coffee or slice skyline. of cake. Opened in 1654, it’s reputed to Find all of these on the Oxford map 3. Cowley Road be the oldest continually working coffee on the next page ... A vibrant area with places to eat from house in the whole of Europe. all corners of the globe. With pubs, 9. Westgate shopping centre bars and cafes, it’s a firm favourite with Find over 100 stores, a cinema, students. restaurants, cafes, junkyard golf, a 4. O2 Academy Oxford gym and much more. There’s plenty to This Cowley Road music venue hosts see and do, with many places offering headline acts, as well as club nights. student discounts. Brookes Sport student nights take place 10. Modern Art Oxford here every Wednesday during semester Free and open to all, this gallery time. showcases cutting-edge exhibitions and 5. The Ultimate Picture Palace innovative programmes. Offering student discounts, this is 11. Ashmolean Museum Oxford’s first independent cinema, With free entry, this art and archaeology showing everything from the latest museum has world famous collections, blockbusters, to foreign language films including Egyptian mummies and the and the classics. largest collection of Raphael drawings. Radcliffe Camera Oxford: a great place for students
Wheatley Campus: Distance from Oxford is close Headington Campus: to London, with 8 kilometres coaches running 24/7. Bus journey length: An Oxford Brookes 30 minutes student return is only £10! Ba nb ur Rdy Oxford Botanic Gardens 2 1 d nR to Marston Oxford Brookes University ing Natural History Museum ad Road site: Headington Campus He Distance from Headington Campus: Radcliffe Camera 2.5 kilometres Bus journey length: 12 10 mins 2 South Park Ba 13 nb Queen’s Lane Coffee House ur y Rd 8 Ashmolean Museum 11 City Centre St Cowley Rd gh 5 Hi 7 3 Oxford Train Station Cowley Road 10 6 Cow 4 ley R d 9 Harcourt Rd Hill Campus: tley Bo www.brookes.ac.uk/exchange Distance from The Ultimate Picture Palace Headington Campus: Modern Art Oxford 9.5 kilometres Bus journey length: 40 mins Punting down the Cherwell APPROX SCALE A bi n 500m gd Westgate shopping centre on O2 Academy Oxford Rd 6
Why Oxford Brookes? 7 17% of our students are international, from more than The only UK university ranked 140 countries in the top 50 institutions under HESA 2019/20 50 years old QS World University Rankings Top 50 Under 50 2021 Our global MBA programme is in 2 nd the top 20 world ranking 2021 QS Online MBA Rankings young university in the UK for teaching Among the world’s Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2020 top universities in 13 individual subject areas: • Accounting and Aeronautical & Finance Manufacturing • Architecture & • English Language Built Environment and Literature 95% • Biological Sciences • Hospitality • Business & & Leisure Management Management Studies • Law of Oxford Brookes • Computer Science • Modern students are in & Information Languages Systems • Politics & employment and/or • Economics and International further study within Econometrics Studies 6 months of • Education graduating • Engineering – Mechanical, HESA Destination of Leavers 2018 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021 Why Oxford Brookes?
21st century 8 teaching and learning Our campus facilities bring together library and teaching spaces with social learning areas, the Brookes Union and student support. Our inspirational study spaces have been Teaching Excellence designed to offer flexibility and choice Brookes lecturers ignite a passion for their subject – you will to suit the way you learn best – whether enjoy learning that fuels your enthusiasm and imagination. through lectures, discussions, debate or Our teaching staff are renowned for their friendly and quiet study. supportive approach. You will learn from the best. Many of our academics are Each of our campuses offer a vibrant mix world leaders in their field and are regularly recognised for of learning spaces and specialist facilities, the commitment they show to their students and subject. including workshops, labs and studios. The way we teach Teaching is offered through a wide range of methods combining the best of both traditional and progressive OPEN styles: 24/7 Lectures are for large groups of students, often in formal lecture theatres, where you will receive a presentation on a Over specific subject. 25,000 during semester in our Seminars are in smaller groups and allow greater Headington library interaction between teachers and fellow students. online resources Tutorials are informal sessions, often one-to-one with your tutor. Practicals apply to science, technology and vocational subjects. 400,000 1,150 IT services and Brookes Virtual include: • computers available 24/7 and laptop loan paper-based study spaces • free Wi-Fi so you can study using mobile devices journals and books over 4 libraries • computer service desk open daily. www.brookes.ac.uk/exchange
Supporting your student journey 9 Starting university is exciting but also a time of great change. You may well be living independently for the first time and learning to balance your new lifestyle with your studies, so we’ve made it as easy as possible for you to access a wide range of support and advice. International Student Advice Team (ISAT) Our specialist team for international students can advise you on visas and immigration before you arrive here and throughout your time at Oxford Brookes. The team organises social events for international students including a welcome programme and day trips to UK cities and famous places. Our Global Buddies programme provides a friendly welcome for international students, putting you in touch with current UK students to help you settle into Oxford life. Envelope isat@brookes.ac.uk phone +44 (0) 2031 074490 www.brookes.ac.uk/students/isat Wellbeing service Other support services Delivered by a team of friendly, Personal academic adviser – professional support staff, our a member of teaching staff providing Wellbeing Service offers a range of academic support throughout the confidential services, with specialists duration of your course. on hand to provide advice and Student support co-ordinators – encouragement on: based in each subject area, they are “Reach out for support, • learning support the first person to go to for support with personal issues or concerns with because you will be given • specialist mentoring your studies. it and it won’t be in a • medical issues Medical Centre and NHS dental way that’s overbearing • disability support clinic – based on Headington or confusing. It’s just • equality, diversity and inclusion Campus. Other campuses have local straightforward and doctors’ surgeries nearly. • spiritual issues simple, which is really, Academic English support – a • childcare range of options to help you develop really nice.” the academic language skills you need • mental and emotional wellbeing. for your degree. ASTON POLLINGTON, USA, INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION www.brookes.ac.uk/students/ The Centre for Academic DIPLOMA FOLLOWED BY LLB LAW wellbeing Development – offers dedicated support in study skills, academic language and communication, and maths and statistics. Supporting your student journey
What you can study 10 We offer a range of undergraduate modules that suit your interests or relate to topics you are studying at home. Architecture* • Information Technology for Business Psychology and Social Work • Architecture • Mathematics • Psychology • Design Education • Social work • Interior Architecture • Early Childhood Social Sciences Arts, Digital Media and Publishing • Education Studies • Anthropology • Digital Media Production • Primary Teacher Education • Criminology • Film Healthcare • Criminology and Law • Fine Art (Restricted subject area. Please contact the • Geography • Graphic Design Global Exchanges Team for more details) • International Relations • Media, Journalism and Publishing • Nursing (Adult) • International Relations and Politics • Music (Music majors only) • Nursing (Adult and Mental Health) • Politics • Photography • Nursing (Children’s) • Social Anthropology Biological and Medical Sciences • Nursing (Mental Health) • Sociology • Animal Biology and Conservation • Midwifery Sports, Exercise and Nutrition • Biological Sciences • Occupational Therapy • Nutrition • Biological Sciences (Genetics and Genomics) • Paramedic Science • Physical Activity and Health Promotion • Biological Sciences (Human Biosciences) • Physiotherapy • Sport and Exercise Science • Biological Sciences (Zoology) Marketing, Events and Hospitality • Sport, Coaching and Physical Education • Biomedical Sciences • Business and Marketing Management • Equine Science • Events Management • Equine Science and Thoroughbred • International Hospitality and Tourism Management CHOOSING MODULES Management • Medical Science • Marketing and Events Management FOR YOUR COURSE Built Environment • Marketing Communications Management • Our courses are broken down into • Building Surveying • Marketing Management equal-sized study units known as • Construction Project Management Humanities • Property Development and Planning modules. Each module consists • Applied Languages of teaching support, private study • Quantity Surveying and Commercial • Communication, Media and Culture Management • Drama, Theatre and Acting and assessment. • Real Estate • English Language and Linguistics • Urban Design, Planning and Development • English Literature • You will normally select four Business and Management • English Literature with Creative Writing single modules per semester or • Accounting and Economics • History equivalent. Double modules can • Accounting and Finance • History of Art also be taken; however some can • Business and Finance • Japanese Studies last a full academic year, so these • Business and Law • Liberal Arts are not available if you are only • Business and Management • Philosophy • Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship studying for one semester. Law • Business Management and Geography • Law • A Language module can be added • Business Management and International • Law with Business Relations to your programme as a 5th • Law with Criminology module. There will be no additional • Economics, Finance and International Business Mechanical Engineering and Motorsports charge for this module for Study • Economics, Politics and International • Automotive Engineering with Electric Abroad (fee-paying) students. Relations Vehicles • International Business Management • Electro-Mechanical Engineering • Formal teaching is usually around • Management • Mechanical Engineering 3 hours a week in subjects like Computing and Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering Design humanities and social sciences, • Artificial Intelligence • Motorsport Engineering • Motorsport Technology and 6 hours a week in science • Computer Science and technology and some • Computer Science for Cyber Security vocational subjects. GAINING CREDIT FOR YOUR STUDIES AT OXFORD BROOKES • Generally teaching takes place during the first 12 weeks. For All credits gained whilst studying can be transferred to your home university the rest of the semester you degree. You will earn either UK CATS (Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme) will complete all the relevant credits or European ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits. assessments; this can include Oxford Brookes modules CATS credits ECTS credits coursework or examinations. 1 single module 15 7.5 • There are two semesters per academic year. 1 double module 30 15 • The first semester is from 1 semester’s workload (4 modules) 60 30 September to December. The 1 semester’s workload (8 modules) 120 60 second semester is from January to May For more information please contact studyabroad@brookes.ac.uk * Architecture is not open to students wishing to study at Oxford Brookes University for one semester only www.brookes.ac.uk/exchange
English Language KEY FACTS courses If you are continuing your studies here, you will not need to take another external English 11 language examination to meet the language requirements of You can take our University English (pre-sessional) course your next course before, or as part of, a study abroad programme. Our core class sizes are kept small so you get the attention This course will improve your English The use of authentic materials in the you need language skills for any of our courses. It classroom will develop your knowledge As a University English student will familiarise you with university life, our and understanding of studying at you are an integral part of our study facilities and teaching methods university level and also of British life and student community before starting your main programme. culture. You will be taught by high-quality The course includes: We offer 6 or 12 week courses. Please teaching staff and supported by • academic reading contact the study abroad and exchanges your own personal academic team if you would like advice on the most adviser. • academic writing suitable course length for you. The course length will be tailored • academic listening and speaking There may be an additional charge for to suit your needs. University English courses. See page 15. • study and research skills What are your options If you need IELTS 6.0 with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in speaking and listening (the requirement for most of our study abroad or exchange programmes at Oxford Brookes): Your current IELTS 1st Semester 2nd Semester Start dates IELTS 4.5-5.0 University English University English September (12 week course) IELTS 5.0-6.0 and GPA 2.8 University English Undergraduate June (12 week course) academic subjects* July (6 week course) September (12 week course) IELTS 6.0+ and GPA 2.8 Undergraduate Undergraduate September academic subjects* academic subjects* *The length of courses in this table is intended as a guide, but may vary. English language courses
12 Brookes Union: Here for you Fighting Run by students for students, we represent the student voice so that you your corner can get on and make the most of Our independent advice team supports students your time at Oxford Brookes. on housing matters, academic issues, student Find out more at brookesunion.org.uk finance and more. In 2019/20, we advised Belong 4,500+ We have students over 100 with student-led £840,000+ societies. recovered for students! Societies are a great way to make new friends and try new things. Stress less We help support students with their mental health and wellbeing; whether that’s by running our Stress Less Week, packed full with activities including yoga, mindfulness and crafts, or by campaigning to improve student wellbeing services. safety first We run the Safe Taxi scheme to help students get home safely if they don’t have the cash to do so. We also run personal safety campaigns and last year handed out over 1,000 personal safety alarms. www.brookes.ac.uk/exchange
Sport Brookes Sport climbing wall 13 From American football to Zumba, Brookes Sport offers plenty of opportunities to get active, compete, or simply make friends! Supporting performance On the competitive side #TEAMBrookes has a huge range of sports clubs you can join. Wednesdays are the sporting highlight of the week – teams travel across the country and host fixtures across Oxford as part of British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competition. www.brookes.ac.uk/brookes-sport Facilities With excellent facilities and equipment we offer something for everyone, including: • Oxfordshire’s premier climbing wall • group exercise and wellness classes • recreational sport and activities • a swimming pool, boathouse, courts, pitches, sports bar and more. We are ranked among the best university rowing programmes in We compete in the world 33 BUCs sports at (BUCS) both a regional and national level Oxford Brookes Racing finished 1st Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR), the in the UK and 2nd in award-winning Formula Student the world in the 2019 Formula Student team from Oxford Brookes competitions. University, is open to any Oxford Brookes students wanting to get involved. It doesn’t make a difference what year you’re in, or even what you’re studying – it doesn’t need to be engineering! If you’re passionate about racing you can get involved! Sport
Life at 14 Brookes: where you will live Students coming to Oxford Brookes on exchange or study abroad programmes can apply to live in our for one semester. university halls of residence. Coming for one semester Living in halls is a great There is specific accommodation Coming for the full academic year available to students coming for one way to be part of university semester, usually in the halls close to You can apply for a wide range of our halls, including en suite life, meet new people and our Headington Campus. Typically accommodation. Check our website experience life in the UK. you will be living in a flat with other for the full list available. exchange students who will be staying Living in halls EXAMPLE ACCOMMODATION* • Guaranteed accommodation – just apply by the deadline • Self-catered flats – cook with your flatmates in the communal kitchens • Less hassle – utility bills and contents insurance included • Flexible payments – you can pay in instalments at no extra cost Size of hall Location Facilities Approximate cost • All of our halls are on a BROOKESbus per week route and students living in halls can purchase a discounted bus pass single study 500 yards Shared £143.01 which entitles you to free travel on bedrooms in flats from Headington bathrooms (The price is for single- these services of 5 to 6 people Campus semester contract starting in September 2021 for • A welcoming community – our Exchange students) residence team are on site 24/7 and put on social events and activities *For the most recent information please visit in our website the accommodation around the year to help you settle in section at www.brookes.ac.uk/accommodation How to apply You will be invited to apply online for your accommodation. You will be contacted directly by the “As an international Accommodation Bureau with details student, when I left home of how to apply and the deadlines for Accommodation doing so. Bureau I felt a little overwhelmed We offer accommodation for but living in halls helped students with medical conditions and phone +44 (0) 345 193 2425 me feel part of the Envelope accomm@brookes.ac.uk disabilities. If you require a particular community. I met a lot of type of room, including an adapted www.brookes.ac.uk/ room or specialist equipment, please accommodation new people from different include this information when you cultures and countries apply so we can find a suitable room. and I’m still in touch with www.brookes.ac.uk/studying- many of them.” at-brookes/accommodation/ prospective-students DANIYA MUKHAMBET, KAZAKHSTAN www.brookes.ac.uk/exchange
Fees and living costs 15 Studying at Oxford Brookes Period Tuition fees for International and for 1 semester or a full EU Undergraduate students 2022/23 academic year is a great Semester 1 (Sept – Dec) £7,300 – £8,250 investment in your future. Semester 2 (Jan – May) £7,300 – £8,250 Semester 1+2 (Sept – May) £14,600 – £16,500 Study abroad If you are applying through one of our Approximate accommodation fees overseas representatives or a partner institution, for example your current Full academic year (Sept-May) £4,332 – £7,791 college, there may be a package which Per week £114 – £219 includes tuition, accommodation and additional benefits. The institution you * Please refer to our fees page: www.brookes.ac.uk/international/study-abroad-and- exchanges/coming-to-brookes/fees-and-costs are applying through can supply you with the most up-to-date fees. For EU students wishing to study at Oxford Brookes during the 2022/23 academic year, check our dedicated webpage: www.brookes.ac.uk/eu If you are applying independently, the table shows the fees that apply for pre-sessional and undergraduate Tuition fees for pre-sessional English Language courses 2022/23 courses. If you are a postgraduate Tuition fees for EU and student and are interested in the study international students abroad programme please contact the study abroad and exchanges office. University English (6 week) £2,200 Exchange (International and Erasmus+) University English (12 weeks) £4,100 If applicable, tuition fees are paid through your home institution. You will normally have to pay accommodation fees (see tuition fees table) and other expenses such as travel and food. For a list of our exchange partners visit: www.brookes.ac.uk/exchange/ partners Financial aid If you are from the USA you may be able to use your Federal Financial Aid towards the cost of our study abroad programme as we are registered with the US Department of Education (registration number G20879). Please check with your home institution. www.brookes.ac.uk/exchange Living in Oxford The amount of money you will need for living costs will depend on your course and individual level of spending. The UK Visas and Immigration service recommends you have at least £1,015 per month for living costs when studying outside of London. Living costs will vary significantly from student to student, so you should think realistically about what you spend. Fees and living costs
How to apply APPLICATION DEADLINES 16 For Semester 1 (September – December We welcome applicants from all countries with a wide 2022): 13 May 2022 range of international qualifications. We are happy to look For Semester 2 into all applications on an individual basis, because if you (January – May 2023): are interested in coming then we are interested in finding 14 October 2022 out about you. We are here to make sure your studies get off to the right start. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS APPLICATION PROCESS APPLY FOR YOUR VISA To apply for our exchange and You will need to provide the Immigration advice in the UK is study abroad programmes you will following supporting documents: regulated and the International need to meet our academic, and Student Advice Team (ISAT) are the English language requirements (if • a copy of your passport University’s designated immigration English is not your first language). • evidence of your English advisers. language qualifications (if English If your nationality is not British Academic requirements is not your first language) (or you are not from the United You should have completed at least • an academic transcript and an Kingdom), you will need a visa to one year of university studies, have official translation (if this is not in come to the UK and study a course. a good academic record and a GPA English) which shows evidence of Please check whether you need a of 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent. your background in the chosen visa or not, please visit: www.gov. English language requirements uk/check-uk-visa subject(s). If you are not a native speaker of Most students will need to apply If you are an exchange student, you English, please ensure that you meet for a student visa (www.brookes. should contact the International our English language requirements ac.uk/students/isat/visas/ Office in your home university for of IELTS 6.0 (with 6.0 in reading student-visa) or a Visitor visa application information and a list of and writing and 5.5 in listening and (www.brookes.ac.uk/students/ required supporting documents. speaking) or equivalent. isat/visas/short-term-study) if your course is less than 6 months. If you do not meet our English language requirements we offer For more information about visas a pre-sessional University English and immigration, please visit our course (see page 11), which will website: help you reach the required level. www.brookes.ac.uk/students/ ENGLISH LANGUAGE isat/visas REQUIREMENTS FOR VISAS You can also contact our If you need a student visa there’s International Student Advice Team at a range of qualifications we can isat@brookes.ac.uk accept as evidence of your English language level. If you are from a country that the UK Visas and EXCHANGE PROGRAMME Immigration (UKVI) considers to be majority English speaking, then you If you are studying at one of our will not have to prove your English partner universities you can come language level for visa purposes. to Oxford Brookes as an exchange student. If you are a European If you are applying for our University student this will usually be through the English courses you must take a Erasmus+ scheme. UKVI approved SELT test. We have exchange agreements with around 150 institutions worldwide. For more information about entry requirements, exchange programmes, application process or English language requirements for visas please visit our website for the most up to date information: www.brookes.ac.uk/exchange www.brookes.ac.uk/exchange
Get in touch 17 GLOBAL EXCHANGES AND STUDY ABROAD TEAM International Centre, Oxford Brookes University, Headington Campus, Oxford, OX3 0BP phone +44 (0) 7552 339486 envelope EU students: erasmus@brookes.ac.uk envelope International students: studyabroad@brookes.ac.uk JOIN AN OPEN DAY www.brookes.ac.uk/openday BOOK A CAMPUS TOUR www.brookes.ac.uk/campustour MEET US IN YOUR COUNTRY www.brookes.ac.uk/international/ country Get in touch
How to find us Oxford is well connected by train and coach to most major UK cities, as well as Heathrow and Gatwick airports. There’s detailed information about getting to Oxford on our website www.brookes.ac.uk/travel Travelling to and from London Oxford is only 60 minutes by train and Edinburgh 80 minutes by coach to London Belfast Leeds Dublin Manchester Norwich Birmingham Stansted Airport OXFORD Airport Cardiff Luton London Heathrow Airport Gatwick Airport FIND OUT MORE Plymouth www.brookes.ac.uk/international/ study-abroad-and-exchanges/ coming-to-brookes 7862_LE_09/2021
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