Brookes was the place that offered the most diversity when it came down to modules, specialisations and fields of exploration. At the time of my application I did not know what I wanted to explore during my Masters so Brookes was the place that allowed me to still think about it even after I started. The specialisation from first year does not lock up your options for second year, which makes it really cool because you get to interact during studios with people that worked on completely different projects in first year.

I wanted to progress my studies in Sustainable Design and Brookes has a strong department in this area. Also, the new Abercrombie facilities offer a brilliant creative studio environment that I find enriches my time while studying here. Having several likeminded departments all in one building allow for many spaces to work in to suit everyone and provides an enjoyable interaction between disciplines.

It was the highest rated English programme of architecture available through an agent I was working with who helps Americans apply to programmes in England. Also, I believe that it is still one of very few institutions willing to look at work experience as alternative fulfilment of an undergraduate degree in Architecture. Being offered my dream job in Los Angeles, this was only possible with my degree from Oxford Brookes and my advanced skills in Revit.