Oxford Brookes University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This foundation course is classed as an integral part of a 4-year degree and on successful completion you will graduate with a BA or BSc (Hons) degree in one of a range of subjects including law, politics, geography, humanities, psychology, English, media and communication and more. See 'Progression and degree options' below for a list of degrees you can study afterwards. It is suitable for international, EU and British students who do not currently meet the entry requirements for their chosen bachelor's degree at Oxford Brookes. You will develop your study skills and critical thinking skills before beginning your degree. The course will also increase your knowledge and confidence in using English for academic purposes. There is not an 'English language' component of the course. However, for students who need to raise their English level, we will consider successful completion of the foundation as bringing your language level to what is required for your degree.
Modules
The flexible course structure of the foundation year allows you to choose subject modules to match your planned degree. You have the opportunity to study one or two of these modules at an undergraduate level to give you the experience of studying at a higher level with British and international students. English language teaching is an integrated part of the course, if you need to improve your language skills. You will also develop your study skills and critical thinking skills before beginning your degree course. On completion of your foundation year you will automatically progress onto one of a range of specific degrees at Oxford Brookes.
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.
EU
Wales
England
International
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- Y002
- Institution code:
- O66
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
At Oxford Brookes we are delighted to welcome international students from across the world. We have information on how to apply to Oxford Brookes as an international applicant on our website. Please copy and paste this link into your browser https://www.brookes.ac.uk/Study/International-students/Applying-to-arriving/How-to-apply.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | IELTS 5.5 overall, to include 5.5 in all skills. |
Further information on our English language requirements can be found on our website.
English language requirement
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £14500 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £14500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note that tuition fees may increase in subsequent years for both new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Oxford Brookes University intends to continue to set fees at the maximum level permitted for new and returning Home and EU students. This fee applies to the foundation year only; International students who continue past the foundation year will be charged a higher fee in subsequent years. Fees are subject to agreement by the Office for Students.
Sponsorship information
At Oxford Brookes, we have always warmly welcomed students from the EU. We deeply value the enormous contributions they make, and we will continue to do all we can to welcome EU students long into the future. We are therefore delighted to announce that we will be offering scholarships of £4,000 to all EU students who wish to join our degree programmes in the academic year 2021/22. If you meet the criteria, this scholarship will be applied automatically as a discount to your tuition fees across all years of study. For full details including eligibility criteria, please see our website at https://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying-at-brookes/finance/undergraduate-finance---eu-students/2021-22/financial-help-for-undergraduate-eu-students/
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP