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How to narrow down your options
How to narrow down your options
Research
Look at course content
Potential to do a year aboard
The number of students overall
Can you continue doing your chosen sport
Is the library 24 hours
Attend Open Days
Think placement options
Weigh up if you want a campus or city based university
What careers did previous students do
The field trips offered
Coursework or essaybased course
Factors to consider
Factors to consider
Course structure
Reputation
Entry requirements
Level of study
University
Course content
What other factors can you think of that may affect your five choices?
What to do at an Open Day
What to do at an Open Day
Key tips!
Key tips!
Talk to a student ambassador
Talk to an academic
Attend subject sessions
Go on tours, e.g. accommodation, campus
Find out about:
- societies
- hobbies
-sports
- the city
Questions to ask:
Questions to ask:
Academics:
What does the course cover?
What assessment methods are used?
What’s the split between lectures, tutorials and self-directed study?
What size are tutorial groups?
What careers have recent graduates gone on to do?
Will the course have a placement year and how is this organised?
How much time is spent on theory and practical work?
What facilities are available for me to use?
Will I need to attend an interview or applicant day after applying?
Students:
What are the best things about studying here?
How have you found your course?
What’s it like living in the city?
Can you give any advice on applying for university?
What is the transition from A Levels or College to university?
What’s it like living in halls?
What’s the town/city like?
What is something you wish you knew before you went to University?
What do I need to bring with me?
What support is there at the university?
Your turn
Now that we have given you some examples of questions you can ask students or academics, come up with a bank of questions you could ask the accommodation team.
How do I apply to university?
How do I apply to university?
This handy guide from UCAS explains the application process.
Confused about what needs to be done when?
Check our application timeline to make sure you are meeting all the important deadlines.
You can find lots of other useful information about university here on the Oxford Brookes website.
Guided Activity:
Guided Activity:
Your task:
Explore our campuses and facilities virtually, watch our 360 videos, check out the teaching rooms, students’ union, social learning spaces, places to eat, and accommodation.
Complete the following suggestions to help you with your research:
Check our campuses
Explore what the Brookes Union has to offer you!
Take a look at our accommodation information.
Time needed: 30mins - as long as you want!
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