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Oxford Brookes University
Mrs Lajwant Willemsen
Senior International Officer [email protected]
‘Best Modern University’
in the UK for the last nine years running
(Sunday Times University Guide)
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Oxford itself is just so unique in what it offers in terms of education.
Diana Marsillo, from Canada, studying MSc in Primate
Conservation
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Presentation aims
Course information Accreditation Entry requirements How to apply How you will study Coming to Brookes Opportunities at Brookes Costs Scholarships Accommodation Student support ISAS Students’ Union Sports facilities
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Our history
Shami Chakrabarti - Chancellor Janet Beer – Vice-Chancellor
Oxford Brookes University began life as the School of Art in 1865 Changed to Oxford Polytechnic in 1970 Became a university in 1992
Oxford‘s mix of ancient and modern makes it a vibrant place to study and learn.
Professor Janet Beer, Vice-Chancellor,
Oxford Brookes University
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Our location
1 hour by train to London and direct buses to airports
Near to London, Oxford benefits from a thriving economy and is a bustling, lively city in it’s own right with plenty to do and see for people of all interests.
Professor Janet Beer, Vice Chancellor, Oxford Brookes
University
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Our location
World-famous student city Centre for industry and enterprise 149,100 people: 30,000 students Cosmopolitan city 60 miles (95km) from London
I think for me it is small enough and big enough – small enough to have a comfortable and nice atmosphere, it is big enough to find everything you want and need.
Muneer Alqahtani, from Saudi Arabia,
studying English for University Studies
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Key facts
18,000 students 78% undergraduate 20% postgraduate
2% research 42% male 58% female
World’s first fair-trade university
Best Modern University in
the UK for the last nine years
running
75% of
research is “Internationally
Excellent”
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95% of graduates
go to employment
and/or further study
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An international university
16% international students from nearly 140 different
countries worldwide
Representatives
Email: [email protected]
www.brookes.ac.uk/international/country/representatives
We work in your country via Attending exhibitions Working with local representatives Working with local schools and universities Working with the British Council Working with your country’s Education Authorities We have dedicated country pages on our website – please visit ….. For further information
My vision is that every student who attends Oxford Brookes will
remember it as a great place with a truly
international feel and where they have
benefited from great tuition in a great location
Edward Trewhella, Director, OBI, Oxford Brookes University
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Campuses
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Schools
School of Arts and Humanities The Business School School of the Built Environment School of Health and Social Care School of Life Sciences School of Technology School of Social Sciences and Law Westminster Institute of Education
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University study
English language and
pathway courses
Foundation
courses
Undergraduate degrees
Postgraduate taught degrees Research degrees
The quality of their teaching skill was amazing. Surprisingly, most of them had experienced working or teaching in another country including Asia.
Tomoko Mizuguchi,
from Japan, studying English University
Studies
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Accreditation
Association of MBAs (AMBA) Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) British Computer Society (BCS) Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) British Psychological Society (BPS) Hotel and Catering International Management Association (HCIMA) Institute of Biomedical Science Institution of Environmental Sciences British Council (Teaching of English)
The Pathways courses are fully validated for direct entry to all Oxford Brookes University undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. We are very proud to be accredited by the British council for our English teaching and by BALEAP.
Edward Bressan, Academic Director, OBI,
Oxford Brookes University
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Postgraduate research (Input entry requirements)
Postgraduate taught (Input entry requirements)
Undergraduate (Input entry requirements)
English language, Foundation & Pre-Master’s (Input entry requirements)
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Foundation Courses
Improve your knowledge of your chosen subject before
you start your degree
Art and Design Built Env.
Engineering Science
Technology Computing
Foundation Pathway International Foundation Diploma
Foundation Diploma in Liberal Arts
Course work is very important as well, but by attending lectures and seminars I know what is being said and I can understand it better. It makes things clearer.
Chikako Tokuhara, from Japan, studying International Foundation Diploma
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English language and Pathways courses
Academic English Pathway
Improve your use of English to study at a foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate level
International Summer Programme
Runs June to September
Range of short courses for academic and everyday use
The whole course for me is amazing. The structure of the lessons and the way of teaching is great.
Igor Maltsev, from Russia, studying English for University
Studies
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Undergraduate courses
Single honours and combined honours
September and January start dates
Subject Areas
Accounting and Finance Architecture Automotive Engineering Biology Business and Management Communication Networks and Multimedia systems Communication, Media and Culture Computer Science Economics Electronic and Electrical Engineering English Studies Hotel, Leisure and Tourism International Relations Law Marketing Mechanical Engineering Motorsport Engineering Nutrition Physiotherapy Planning (Leisure and Tourism / Real Estate Management / City and Regional) Politics Psychology Publishing Software Engineering
The staff have good research abilities and knowledge and they are good at communicating the subject.
Matthew Hayes, from Canada, studying
BA Anthropology
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Pre-Master’s
Pre-Master’s Certificate: Jan to May or June to Aug
Pre-Master’s Diploma: Sept to May or Jan to Aug
One
application
Some of our tutors are very creative. For example, they used a story at the beginning of the class or the lecture. Its very memorable. Its very nice.
Fei Wang, from China, studying Pre-
Masters to Film Studies MA
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Postgraduate courses
Taught programmes: MA or MSc, MBA, PGDip, PGCert
Research: PhD or MPhil
75% research Internationally
Excellent
Some
courses start in January
The best thing about my course I would say is the diversity of where the students come from in the course. There are so many different perspectives.
Diana Marsilio, from Canada, studying MSc Primate
Conservation
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How will I learn?
Personal tutors Online learning resources: Brookes Virtual
The teachers and lecturer here actually try to get to know a student personally. They also know that I’m an international student and I get a lot of support from my teachers.
Modules
Lectures Seminars Tutorials
Zhanar Aitaliyeva, from Kazakhstan, studying BA
Business Economics
Practicals, workshops,
assignments and independent study
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Free English language support Free study skills advice through Upgrade
Learning facilities
750+ PCs across the university 24 hour access in 50% of rooms Free email and internet access
There’s so much learning support here, including a Upgrade. If you’re having difficulties with your essays they help you bring your thoughts together.
4 libraries open 7 days
a week
Graphics
workshop and print unit
Mercy Nyahoda Studying MSc in Infection,
Prevention and Control
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International students are given priority in our
halls of residence for their first year.
Accommodation Halls were perfect for my first year as I was an international student and didn’t know the city. So halls were perfect for introducing me to Oxford.
Taylor Leonard, studying BA Publishing
7 halls of residence
On or near to university campuses
Single study bedrooms
Internet access
Catered or self-catered
Safe and secure
Brookes Bus pass included in the halls fees
Private accommodation also available
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Accommodation
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Student facilities
Campus facilities Bars, restaurants and cafes Blackwell’s bookshop Banks and cash machines
Brookes Bus
Careers advice
Students’ Union 70 clubs and societies Shops, bars and cafes Safety bus
Medical and
dental services
My classmate set up a club called International Culture and I am one of the members. The society it invites people from Asia, Europe or America to communicate with each other and have fun.
Liang Xu Cheng Studying
Pre-Master’s Certificate
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6 Brookes alumni competed in
the Beijing Olympics
3 won silver medals for rowing
Sports facilities on all 3 main campuses
Sports
6 sports of
excellence
Our aim is to offer as wide-ranging a selection of sports and recreation as possible, so that there is something for everyone.
Keith Kelly, Head of Sport, Oxford Brookes University
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International Students Advisory Service (ISAS)
Pre-arrival guide Meet and greet at airport
New student induction programme Immigration and visa advice
Support and advice on personal issues
Free English language support
Support
Students’ Union advice
Counselling
service
I would recommend Brookes to other international students because of the support they give students from abroad. I think this kind of information is not something that other universities offer.
Meera Shah Studying BA Business and
Marketing Management
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I spoke with the Graduate Office and they told me which scholarships and awards might be suitable for me.
Ana Carolina Gasonato, studying MA Publishing
Oxford Brookes
International Undergraduate
Award
£2000
John Henry Brookes
Postgraduate Scholarships
Foundation Pathway
Scholarship
50% off tuition fees
Pre-Master’s scholarship
50% off tuition fees
Alumni and Family
Discount
10% off tuition fees
Financial support www.brookes.ac.uk/international/finance
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Total cost of living approx
£8,170 per year
How much will it cost?
International tuition fees (courses vary)
Foundation £8,350 - £10,900 Undergraduate £10,200 - £10,900 Postgraduate £10,350 – £18,390 Research £10,350 - £11,060
Krisztina Jaksa, studying BA Communications, Media
and Culture
Getting a degree from Brookes is an investment for your future.
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How to apply
Undergraduate - September entry www.ucas.com
Undergraduate - January entry Direct to Oxford Brookes
Postgraduate taught www.ukpass.ac.uk
Postgraduate research Email:
Arun Jacob Mathew, studying MSc Sustainable
Development
I started off by corresponding with the programme administrator, and she was very helpful. She painstakingly replied to each one of my many emails. That was very, very positive.
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For architecture portfolio guidance please visit
www.brookes.ac.uk/schools/be/undergraduate/portfolios
Personal statement
Write 50% about
your course, 50% about
you and your interests
Your personal statement is a chance to really sell yourself to the university.
Mark O’Keeffe, International
Admissions Tutor, Oxford Brookes University
Mention your career aims
Talk about relevant work experience,
both paid and voluntary
Research
your course and justify
your choice
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Admissions will send you: International Pre-Arrival Guide
Accommodation password Hall application form and
deadlines
Apply for halls online with your password or by using
the paper application form in the Pre-Arrival Guide
and send to the Accommodation Office
Accepting an offer
Postgraduate students:
via Oxford Brookes (specific academic school)
Undergraduate students: via UCAS
Meera Shah Studying BA Business and
Marketing Management
Before I got here I was so impressed with the welcome pack I was sent. It answered all my questions. They also wrote a list of essentials you should have when you come here and about the culture which was really good.
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Induction
Arrival Weekends: 17 – 18 September 2011
21-22 January 2012
Course enrolment
Meeting staff,
lecturers and other students
Workshops and social
events
Campus tours
Joining clubs and societies
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Exchanges and Study Abroad
Come on exchange to
Oxford Brookes…
…or go abroad while studying at Brookes to Europe, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand and the USA.
Megan Saunders, went on exchange to Queensland University of Technology,
Australia
The experience stays with you forever and the skills you gain are plus points that anyone would want to add to their CV.
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Job Shop Work up to 20 hours per week
Improve your English Gain work experience
Part time and flexible work
Your career My work placement at the Disney Channel in London has been priceless. It’s been amazing from day one and hopefully with a job offer at the end of it I’m well set up for later life.
Alexa Banks-Lyon, studying BA Media Technology
Work placements on more than 60
courses
Post-study work scheme
Work in the UK for up to two years after graduation to gain
valuable work experience
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100,000 Alumni
150 countries
Oxford Brookes Alumni
www.brookesalumni.co.uk
Find out
about the university
Meet old friends
Network
I am grateful for having studied at Oxford Brookes, and enthusiastically recommend it to anyone seeking a well-rounded international education.
Lieutenant commander David Winters (ret),
Patent Attorney, Nashville, Tennesse,
Graduated from Brookes in 1996 with a Diploma in Law
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www.brookes.ac.uk/interestpage
www.brookes.ac.uk/international/askbrookes
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+44 (0) 1865 484848
www.brookes.ac.uk/international
CONTACT US
Mrs Lajwant Willemsen Senior International Officer
Oxford Brookes University
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