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  • bc-acc-englishIf you do not meet the university's English language or academic requirements we offer a range of courses to help you progress on to your chosen degree course as quickly as possible.

    We are accredited by the British Council, which monitors standards of teaching, management, resources and welfare in organisations teaching English as a foreign language. 

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      University English (Pre-sessional)

      Improve your English skills to study at a foundation, undergraduate, pre-master's or postgraduate level.

    • Foundation pathway

      Foundation pathway

      Improve your subject knowledge, English and study skills for undergraduate study.

    • Pre-Master's pathway

      Pre-Master's pathway

      Improve your subject knowledge, English and study skills for postgraduate study.

    • International Summer Programme

      International Summer Programme

      A range of short courses including IELTS Preparation, General English, Business English and University English is available during the summer.

    • Bespoke English courses

      Bespoke English courses

      We can provide tailor-made intensive English language, teacher development and business communication courses for small groups of adult students.

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    Experienced teaching staff

    Our pathways courses are taught by highly qualified academic staff who are specialists in English for Academic Purposes and who have many years of teaching experience in the UK and overseas.

    Part of the university from day one...

    You will be a full member of the university with access to all of Oxford Brookes learning, support and entertainment facilities.