South Africa

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Students from South Africa have been coming to Oxford Brookes for many years and we currently have a large number of South Africans students enrolled at the University.

We are one of the UK's leading modern universities, and with our innovative teaching methods and the support we offer our students you will achieve results that are internationally respected and a degree that will open doors in the global employment market.

Who to contact

Patrick Chukwuma

Based in Abuja, Nigeria

africa@brookes.ac.uk

+234 9061465917

Entry requirements

Academic entry requirements will vary between courses. Please check the individual course page and use the equivalency table below to work out the specific requirements for your course.

Undergraduate

Qualifications equivalent to UK A-levels:

National Senior Certificate

Equivalencies

A-level requirement	National Senior Certificate
AAA	77776 from 5 subjects
AAB	77766 from 5 subjects
ABB	77666 from 5 subjects
BBB	76666 from 5 subjects
BBC	66666 from 5 subjects
BCC	66665 from 5 subjects
CCC	66655 from 5 subjects
CCD	Grade 5 average (60%) from 5 subjects
EE	Grade 4 average (50%) from 5 subjects

Notes: School leaving qualifications are not considered equivalent to GCE A-levels. However, students taking the above qualifications may be considered according to the guidance given.

GCSE Equivalencies:

GCSE grade B / grade 5 equivalent: 5 (60%) from subject in National Senior Certificate
GCSE grade C / grade 4 equivalent: 5 (60%) from subject in National Senior Certificate
Minimum passing grade is 3 (40%)

If you do not meet our minimum undergraduate requirements you may still be able to apply for one of our foundation courses.

Postgraduate

Qualification equivalent to a UK bachelor degree:

Bachelor Honours degree (also known as: Baccalaureus Honores/Baccalaureus Cum Honoribus)
Professional Bachelor degree (eg: Bachelor of Engineering)

Please check the individual course listing and use the equivalency table below to work out your specific requirement. If you do not meet our minimum requirements you may still be able to apply for one of our pre-master's courses.

Equivalencies

Bachelor degree requirement	Equivalent grading
2.1 (for direct entry)	70%
2.2 (for direct entry)	60%
Pass guide (for a pre-master's course)	50%

Minimum English language requirements

One of the following:

IELTS 6.0-7.0, with 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in listening and speaking
National Senior Certificate with 5 or above in English Language
Pre-sessional University English
We may be able to accept alternative qualifications as evidence of your English language skills.

Equivalent academic qualifications can be accepted and we are happy to consider applicants on a case by case basis. Please contact our admissions team if you wish to discuss your specific qualifications.

Finance

We have a range of financial support available to help pay tuition fees and living costs

Programmes in your country

We have a global partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Contacts

Oxford Brookes has representatives all around the world who can advise you about study options at the University and can help you fill in an application form free of charge. Please see below for more information.

The British Council also has offices worldwide to help you find out more about Oxford Brookes and how to apply to the University.

BritEd
788-790 Finchley Road
NW11 7TJ
London, United Kingdom
slb@brited.com
http://www.brited.com
Tel: 0845 301 1225 Fax: 0845 301 1226 Skype: brited1

Global Education South Africa
11a 7th avenue
Park Town North
Randburg
Johannesburg
nico@global-education.co.za
https://global-education.co.za/
+27 11 2686545
Global Education represent students from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Mozambique and Malawi.

Oxford Education Consulting
Sarah Bacon
The HIF
Gayton
NN7 3EY
Northampton
sarah@oxfordeducationconsulting.com

+44 (0)1604 857655