Exploring University and Courses, why Brookes?

Should I go to university?

University means different things to different people. Everybody’s experience will be completely unique depending on where they go, what course they study, and what social life they lead - so only you can answer this question! It’s a big step, and you’ll invest a lot of time and money into going to university, so being part of Brookes Engage, and doing your own research, will be really useful in helping you make a final decision.

Check out our 'Should I go to University?' webpage and Understanding university webpage for useful information!

Here are the slides from presentations on choosing a course and an introduction to UCAS

C11 Choosing a Course and University

C11 Intro to UCAS.pptx

Types and levels of study

Different Degrees

Level 3 - You are here
Level 4 - 1st Year of Undergraduate / Foundation (Y1) Degree
Level 5 - 2nd Year of Undergraduate / Foundation (Y2) Degree
Level 6 - 3rd Year of Undergraduate Degree
Level 7 - Masters/Postgraduate Degree

Foundation Course - Designed to help you progress onto particular honours degree, 1 Year Diploma
Foundation Degree - Combines work based learning with studying taught at partnership college, 2-3 Years (top up option)
Higher/ Degree Apprenticeships - Study and work through an employer and University, 1-5 years
Honours Degree (BA, BSc, BEng) - Usually taught at University, 2, 3 or 4 years

Consider what type of course you want to look at studying

- Favourite subject? Think about what you like to learn at school / what are you good at? What are your strengths?

- Have you developed an out of school interest: What are your hobbies? After school clubs? What sports are you a part of?

- Do you have a career in mind?: Does you ideal career require a specific degree or qualification? i.e. Nursing, Medicine, Teaching, Law, etc

- Or do you want to try something completely new?

Entry requirements

Take into account these factors when looking at Universities and courses.

Realistic

Work Experience

Extra Exams

TIP:

It’s fine to have an ambitious option, but wise to also have a safe one. Higher grade requirements don’t always mean a better or more competitive course.

What's it like to study at Oxford Brookes?

Visit our Student Experiences page to hear first-hand from current Oxford Brookes students about what it's like to study their course.

Chat to a current student

You can also use this tool to chat to Oxford Brookes students who are studying subjects you're interested in and find out more about what it is like to study at our university.

Guided Activity:

Your Task:

With over 300 institutions and 50,000 course to choose from across the UK, deciding which one is right for you can be quite a challenge!

It’s also normal not to know what you want to do for the next 3 years (and beyond) at this stage, so don’t worry. Now’s the perfect time to take the first step towards deciding.

Complete 3-5 of the following suggestions to help you with your research:

Order some prospectus’s or visit university websites to learn more about the entry requirements, course details, and just about anything else you can think of!
Check out topuniversities.com to decide what kind of university you might want to attend. (The main two types are City Unis and Campus Unis)
Try comparing courses and institutions using the discoveruni comparison tool to find out what career and income recent graduates have gone on to achieve.
Considering summer school? Loads of universities run them, including Brookes! They're usually free and are a great way to experience student life and your subject area first hand.
Chat to a current university student about their experience choosing their course and why not ask what they enjoy most about their university and degree. you can find just about any university and course using the chat to student tool on UCAS, or chat to a Brookes student!

Time needed: 1 hour- as long as you want!

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