Oxford Brookes University

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Oxford Brookes University is a leading modern university and one of the UK’s top 50 institutions (Guardian League Tables 2022). We offer a world-class student experience in a beautiful city.

Students choose Oxford Brookes for our track record on employability, our excellent teaching, and our emphasis on learning through doing. Students love our Oxford location – with its brilliant academic resources and unique atmosphere, Oxford is a great place to live and learn.

Support for Schools and Colleges

In collaboration with schools and colleges across the UK, the UK Recruitment and School and College Liaison Teams help students to think through their future options and gain the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need for university.

We offer a portfolio of activities which provide information through interactive and engaging sessions, that can be delivered on our campus, at your school, or online. We can also tailor programmes or sessions to suit your aims.

Talks in Schools and Colleges

Introduction to Higher Education
Getting the most out of your UCAS / HE fair (adaptable to include virtual fairs)
Alternative progression routes
Choosing a course and university
Why Brookes?
Applying to university
Writing personal statements
Student Finance
Student life
Post 16 options
Study Skills

1:1 Support for Students

Personal statement drop-ins
Mock interviews

We also offer programmes for students from groups which are currently under-represented in HE

Summer Schools
Brookes Engage (sustained access programme)
Transition Mentoring (for firm offer holders)

Subject Workshops

We are also able to offer a range of subject workshops for school and college groups, from our four faculties;

Faculty of Technology, Design and Environment
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Oxford Brookes Business School

Pre-16

We also have great opportunities for Year 8, Year 9 and Year 10 students to engage with university;

GCSE Decision Workshop
Year 10 Study Conference

Find out more in our Outreach Hub.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss ways we can support your students, please contact our team via email: [email protected]

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Events without a specific start date

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Academic Outreach Oxford Brookes University We've got some fantastic Virtual Subject Taster Sessions aimed at Year 12 and first year college students, to give you an interactive experience of a broad range of different subjects.

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Alternative progression routes talk Oxford Brookes University Higher Education has so many facets and universities are increasingly accepting a wide range of qualifications. This talk explores the different routes through higher education and provides options for those students who are planning on non-traditional routes to success, including access courses, BTECs and apprenticeships.

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An introduction to higher education talk Oxford Brookes University We provide an overview of higher education and address the main questions about university life. Issues around managing new independence, the experience of living away from home, academic study and tips on finance will be discussed, with time at the end for any questions.

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Applying to university talk Oxford Brookes University A general overview of how to navigate the UCAS system, usually linked with writing personal statements.

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Choosing a course and university talk Oxford Brookes University This talk provides information and advice on the difference between the types of universities across the country, and career options to help students make an informed decision.

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Getting the most out of your UCAS / HE fair talk Oxford Brookes University Getting the most out of your UCAS / HE fair (adaptable to include virtual fairs)

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Mock interviews talk or session Oxford Brookes University Chance to participate in a mock interview or a presentation to prepare students for the mock interviews.

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Online Transition Mentoring Oxford Brookes University To help you prepare for University life, we provide e-mentoring to students who have made Oxford Brookes their firm choice on UCAS and meet certain criteria.

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Personal statement talk, workshop or drops ins Oxford Brookes University Personal statement talk, workshop or drops ins. Personal statements are often the best way for students to distinguish themselves to higher education institutions.

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post 16 options talk Oxford Brookes University An informative online or in-person talk discussing the different options available to students at the end of Year 11.

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Student Finance talk or workshop Oxford Brookes University This presentation provides an overview and advice on student finance, including how to apply, alternative funding methods and budgeting as a student. We will also cover financial support options available at Oxford Brookes.

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Student Life talk Oxford Brookes University Get a real insight into life at Oxford Brookes from our student ambassadors. These presentations cover aspects of student life such as living in accommodation, Brookes Union, social life, sport and societies.

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Study skills talk or workshop Oxford Brookes University The Study Skills series can be run as a one-off workshop, or as a suite of workshops

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Why Oxford Brookes? talk Oxford Brookes University This session gives an overview of what makes us stand out from other universities – including our unique facilities and excellent careers and support services for students.

Forthcoming events

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Undergraduate Applicant Day swindon campous Oxford Brookes University Join us at our Applicant Day to see what it’s like to study Adult Nursing at our Swindon Campus. Whether you’ve already applied or are still trying to decide on your university, our Applicant Day is a great opportunity to discover what makes studying at our Swindon Campus so special. Saturday, March 25, 2023

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Undergraduate Applicant Day Oxford Brookes University Join us at our Undergraduate Applicant Day to see what it’s like to study your course at Oxford Brookes. Whether you’ve already applied or are still trying to decide on your university, our Applicant Day is a great opportunity to discover what makes life at Oxford Brookes so special. Saturday, April 1, 2023

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University Taster days- Film, Music and Media Oxford Brookes University Experience Oxford Brookes during our University Taster days. Subject: Film, Music and Media (Headington Campus). Courses: Film, Music, Digital Media Production, Photography, Graphic Design. Wednesday, April 19, 2023

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University Taster days - Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Motorsport and Maths Oxford Brookes University Experience Oxford Brookes during our University Taster days. Subject: Computing, AI, Motorsport and Maths (Wheatley Campus). Courses: Computer Science, Computer Science for Cyber Security, Computer Science digital technologies, Motorsport, Motorsport Techniques, Motorsport Engineering. Wednesday, April 26, 2023

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University Taster days- Psychology in Everyday Life Oxford Brookes University Experience Oxford Brookes during our University Taster days. Subject: Psychology in Everyday Life (Headington Campus). Course: Psychology Wednesday, May 3, 2023

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University Taster days - Power and Privilege - exploring social justice Oxford Brookes University Experience Oxford Brookes during our University Taster days. Subject: Power and Privilege - exploring social justice (Headington campus). Courses: International Relations and Politics, Law, Education, History Friday, May 5, 2023

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University Taster days- The Breadth of the Biosciences - Uncovering the Mysteries of Life Oxford Brookes University Experience Oxford Brookes during our University Taster days. Subject: The Breadth of the Biosciences - Uncovering the Mysteries of Life (Headington campus). Courses: Biological Sciences, Medical Science, Animal Biology, Biomedical Science Friday, May 12, 2023

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University Taster days Humanising the Future: exploring the need for humanities and social sciences Oxford Brookes University Experience Oxford Brookes during our University Taster days. Subject: Humanising the Future, Exploring the need for humanities and social sciences in a technological future (Headington campus). Courses: Law, Philosophy, Education, English Literature Friday, May 19, 2023

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Faculty of Technology, Design and Environment summer schools Oxford Brookes University The Oxford Brookes Summer School will give you the opportunity to discover what being a university student is all about, and delve into a subject area of your choice. Tuesday, July 4, 2023

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Faculty of Humanities and Social Science summer schools Oxford Brookes University The Oxford Brookes Summer School will give you the opportunity to discover what being a university student is all about, and delve into a subject area of your choice. Tuesday, July 11, 2023

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Oxford Brookes Business School summer schools Oxford Brookes University The Oxford Brookes Summer School will give you the opportunity to discover what being a university student is all about, and delve into a subject area of your choice. Tuesday, July 18, 2023

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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences summer schools Oxford Brookes University The Oxford Brookes Summer School will give you the opportunity to discover what being a university student is all about, and delve into a subject area of your choice. Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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Oxford Brookes University is a leading modern university and one of the UK’s top 50 institutions (Guardian League Tables 2022). We offer a world-class student experience in a beautiful city.

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