Brookes Engage 2025

Masterclasses will give you the chance to learn more about studying your chosen subject and get to know new people with similar interests to you from across the country, including current students.

Much of the programme, including mentoring, personal statement and interview support sessions will take place online so you can access them from anywhere! There will also be ‘pick and mix’ website content you can access in your own time and at your own pace.

Masterclass Days and Summer School will take place on campus so you can experience our incredible facilities and work with academics in person! As a Brookes Engage student, you’ll also receive a special invite to the Open Day and Applicant Days.

If you decide to apply to university, Brookes Engage will be a great thing to write about in your personal statement, as it shows your commitment to learn more beyond sixth form or college. As part of the programme you’ll receive support in completing your UCAS application.

Successful completion of the programme will give you access to a contextual offer to study at Oxford Brookes. This means we’ll offer you a place on reduced tariff points as long as any other conditions of the offer are met. This is usually around two grades lower, but can vary per course.

On this stream, you'll gain valuable insights into studying a Biology-related subject at university. You'll meet and collaborate with staff from the Department of Biological and Medical Sciences, experiencing a range of research and teaching roles.

The sessions will include practicals, lectures, and discussions, giving you ample opportunity to ask questions. You’ll explore how learning and studying work at university, the types of assessments you might encounter, and the diverse career paths in research, industry, and laboratory roles that a Biology-related degree can offer.

Curious about careers in architecture, planning, construction, property development, and quantity surveying? Look no further! This stream gives you a practical insight into how we plan, design and construct our buildings and cities, working with our academics as well as  gaining insight on how to build your portfolio for university applications and beyond. 

Consider key aspects of Business Management, Marketing, Finance and Events Planning to further your understanding of what a degree, and career, in this vibrant and exciting industry could involve. The Business subject stream will provide you with a wide range of experiences, skills and knowledge by exploring themes from our Business undergraduate courses.

Step into the world of creativity and explore what it takes to bring ideas to life. This programme offers an introduction to the creative industries: from film, media, journalism and publishing to photography, Graphic Design and beyond. You’ll discover how these fields connect, the possibilities for future study, and how creativity can shape the world around you. 

In our summer school , you’ll bring it all together through an exciting hands-on project - designing posters, choreographing a film sequence, diving into journalism, and experiencing the thrill of collaboration across the arts.

Get hands-on experience of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, experimenting with our robots through practical activities and work in our high spec computer labs to delve deeper into programming.

You are invited to explore both the Adult and Children's Nursing profession and gain insight into the skills required to provide patient centered rehabilitation. Using patient cases and a simulated clinical environment, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop problem solving skills, reflection and communication skills that are key for careers in healthcare.

A fair justice system is important but who decides what is fair, how do we ensure impartiality and how do we challenge injustice and create change? 

This subject stream will focus on the subjects of Law and Criminology but will also ask you to consider those important questions with input from academics from our History, Philosophy, Sociology, Literature and Education programmes. Working in a range of disciplines you'll undertake enquiring investigation into our relationship to society and power, at the same time building the critical and creative thinking skills vital for future success.