Based in the historic student city of Oxford, Oxford Brookes is one of the UK's leading modern universities. It enjoys an international reputation for teaching excellence, innovative approaches to learning, and strong links with business and industry. The university welcomes students from more than 150 countries around the world and is proud of its diverse, inclusive community.
Oxford Brookes is known for great teaching, equipping students with the skills they need to succeed in academia or industry. It has a growing international reputation for research, with 97% of its research being internationally recognised in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results.
Postgraduates can soak up Oxford's atmosphere and make the most of the city's rich resources, which include world-class libraries, museums and galleries.
Oxford Brookes University has 11 schools contained within 2 faculties:
· The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS)
· The Faculty of Health, Science and Technology (HST)
Oxford Brookes has a range of stimulating and engaging postgraduate taught courses. Its taught courses benefit from excellent teaching, helping students extend their knowledge, enhance their skills and strategically position themselves for their careers.
At Oxford Brookes, many students also undertake research degrees. Research students at Brookes benefit from expert supervision and research training in a university with a growing reputation for research excellence.
Postgraduate students can choose from full-time and part-time modes. Some courses also offer a distance-learning option.
Some students choose postgraduate study that builds directly on their undergraduate degree, while others branch out in new directions. Whatever the circumstances, Oxford Brookes has a great track record of helping students gain the skills they need to be highly employable thanks to its great links with businesses and industry.
Oxford Brookes has invested significantly in a range of contemporary facilities, including the RIBA award-winning John Henry Brookes Building. Located in the heart of the Headington campus, this cutting-edge building brings together stunning student spaces, inspiring teaching areas and a state-of-the-art library.
Other facilities include excellent sports facilities, onsite medical and dental care, a nursery providing high-quality childcare, shops and reasonably priced cafes.
The university plans to invest £220 million in its facilities up to 2025 to further support and inspire its student population.
Brookes offers a great range of accommodation options specifically for postgraduate students. There are single rooms, or whole apartment rentals if students want to live with friends.
The Clive Booth Postgraduate Centre is nearby the Headington campus, and is great for mature and postgraduate students who are looking for a quiet, study-focused lifestyle.
As well as Clive Booth, Oxford Brookes is home to five additional student halls for postgraduate students. The accommodation offers:
Students at Oxford Brookes University are able to access a variety of scholarships, bursaries and financial awards that can help them cover the costs of their studies or student lifestyle. Some faculties and departments offer scholarships for taught master's programmes.
The university also offers research studentships which are designed for students completing research degrees. Studentships and scholarships don't need to be repaid, and can be paid to students over one or multiple years.
Eligibility for different scholarships can differ based on the award being applied for and may depend on academic achievement or financial background.
Current and prospective students should visit the university's postgraduate funding pages to find out more about the scholarships and bursaries available, and about university research studentships.
Postgraduate admission requirements vary based on level of study and course specifics. However, applicants will generally need an honours degree, postgraduate diploma, or equivalent qualification for entry onto a taught course at Oxford Brookes. It is often preferred that admission qualifications be in the same subject area as the applied to course, or in a related field.
Oxford Brookes accepts a wide range of academic qualifications from around the world. Applicants can check the specific entry requirements for their country on the website.
Courses are taught in English, so applicants who do not have English as their native language must demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency. There are several accepted assessment systems for this, including IELTS and TOEFL, and full details can be found online.
Applications should be made directly to Oxford Brookes University. Most postgraduate courses at Oxford Brookes University recruit year-round, but some have application deadlines. Students should check the university's postgraduate course pages for details.
For 2023/24 entry UK fees are £9,250 for full-time undergraduate degree courses.
To check the fees for 2023/24 entry, EU and International students are encouraged to look at the course pages of the course(s) they are interested in applying for.
Postgraduate taught fees vary, but students can find out more by selecting their course using the fee finder or by looking on the course page.
Postgraduate research fees, including PhD by published work, are £4,696 a year full-time study. For international students they are between £15,500 and £17,050 depending on the programme of study.
To confirm the exact fees for a course and situation, students can use the fee finder tool.
In 2022-23 and 2023-24 the fees for postgraduate placements are £1,500 for both home and international students, except for Business School placements where the fees are £2,000.
Oxford Brookes offers approximately 140 specialist taught postgraduate courses. The university is widely respected for its strengths in architecture, motorsport engineering, publishing, sport, exercise and nutrition, including many other subjects. Oxford Brookes offers stand-out postgraduate courses in these areas and the university's acclaimed MBA and PGCE courses are always in high demand.
Across the board, postgraduate taught courses at Oxford Brookes help students deepen their subject knowledge, develop new skills and build on existing ones, and think strategically about how to develop their careers.
Oxford Brookes' strong professional and industry links benefit postgraduate students in terms of gaining hands-on experience while studying, while making valuable professional or business contacts. Students often find work placements and future employment opportunities through the university's network of professional partner organisations.
Oxford Brookes is acclaimed for its teaching. University staff go the extra distance to provide engaging, student-centred teaching, inspiring their students to think critically and seek fresh perspectives.
Taught degrees follows a similar structure to an undergraduate course. Students can expect a challenging, supportive programme that involves lectures, tutorials, seminars, regular exams and assignments, offering students a rewarding combination of research-driven curricula and close support from academic experts.
Oxford Brookes has around 140 specialist taught courses, so students are sure to find the perfect postgraduate course to help them further develop their skills and knowledge.
Students can also study a research degree, focusing in-depth on a particular subject area and gaining expertise in that field. Research students are supported by a supervisor and will work towards submission of a thesis at the end of the research programme.
Each of Oxford Brookes' academic departments and schools undertakes varied research projects. The research department webpages feature more in-depth information, including details on funding, research communities, centres and groups.
Distance learning options provide opportunities for students who are not based in or near Oxford.
Some courses are available as distance learning only, while others offer a combination of distance and on-campus learning.
This means that students at Oxford Brookes can gain life-changing qualifications without having to compromise on their existing commitments.
Students are encouraged to check individual course pages for specific information on distance learning.
Oxford Brookes is widely regarded for the quality of its postgraduate teaching, and continues to invest time and energy into improving its course delivery. The quality of teaching at Oxford Brookes has been recognised with 11 National Teaching Fellowships. Brookes' teaching staff inspire their students to think critically, stretch themselves intellectually, and try out new ways of learning.
Oxford Brookes has a flourishing research community. Through their work, Brookes' research experts help tackle the major global challenges facing society and the environment. The latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) found that 97% of research at Oxford Brookes was internationally recognised or higher.
Brookes' extensive connections with other institutions, industry and businesses increase the scope and range of research projects. This allows the university's pioneering research work to reach the development stage sooner and find applied practical usage in the real-world, enabling its use across various professional sectors around the world.
Postgraduate students on taught courses get involved in research, too, as well as those studying towards specific research degrees.
Students at Oxford Brookes University will be able to enjoy living in the historic and world-famous city of Oxford. The city is home to a great mix of culture, innovation and heritage that together form one of the best student environments in the world.
Students live and learn amongst great architecture, many parks, museums, theatres, shops and restaurants, so there's always something to do.
There are over 102 clubs and societies on offer at Oxford Brookes, all run by students, ranging from all kinds of music and sport to hobbies and pastimes from cake-making to politics. Events are organised throughout the year, including club nights, trips away, debates and dinners.
As well as joining new groups, students can also create their own society, allowing them to demonstrate organisation and leadership skills.
The Oxford Brookes students' union is a hub for student support and activity across the university, and focuses on the lifestyle and wellbeing of the student community.
The union provides modern social and activity spaces, accommodation services, financial advice and protecting students' rights.
Many students might need support during their time at university. Oxford Brookes University places a high priority on making sure that students are able to access any support they might need to be physically and mentally healthy during their time there, and are proud to provide a comprehensive raft of services and resources for everyone on campus.
Areas of general support provided at Oxford Brookes include:
Many of the university's services can be found at the student support services office on campus. Additionally, students can engage with many support resources online, and there is also a student central advice team, who can help with a wide range of course and programme queries as well as providing information about council tax exemption, transcripts, and award verification.
A postgraduate degree can significantly improve a student's career prospects. Students at Oxford Brookes enjoy an average wage that is £6500 higher on average than other graduates in the UK, according to the UK Government Graduate Labour Market Statistics 2023.
Oxford Brookes' postgraduate courses are designed with employability in mind, helping to enhance students' skills and connect them with the world of work. Many of the postgraduate degrees are accredited also. The university's partners in industry often contribute to students' learning through work placements, mentoring schemes and guest lectures, as well as input into course design.
Many postgraduate courses at the university can be studied part time or via distance learning. This flexibility allows students to complete their studies alongside other life obligations, employment, or other training and professional development opportunities.
Oxford Brookes' careers service offers support tailored to postgraduate students' needs, including tailored workshops, practical job application advice and careers fairs.
