Your offer and your next steps

At Oxford Brookes, postgraduate study is shaped by outstanding teaching, real-world relevance, flexible learning and personalised support. We’re also proud to nurture strong industry links to provide excellent placements and opportunities for our students.

Your studies at Oxford Brookes will prepare you for the world of work, while also giving you the space to deepen your interests and challenge yourself intellectually.

Oxford is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the UK, with a vibrant, welcoming community and thriving student population. From its historical architecture, beautiful gardens and open spaces to its lively arts and culture scene - there’s something here for everyone.

Discover what our students love most about living and studying in Oxford.

Our Swindon campus is located close to amenities, retail parks and the town centre, which is packed with cafes, shops, restaurants and activities to enjoy outside of your studies. The Great Western Hospital is also nearby and provides excellent placement opportunities. You'll be part of a diverse and supportive community of students and staff here.

We offer a range of postgraduate accommodation options that are situated close to bus, walking and cycling routes, making it easy for you to get to lectures and around the city on a budget. 

Explore our halls of residences and shared housing on our accommodation webpages and contact our Accommodation Office for further help and guidance.

We offer a range of resources to help you with the costs of student life, and our Student Money Advice team can support you with managing your finances and advice about funding your studies. Find out more on our living costs webpage.

Our Careers team can also support you to find and apply for job opportunities, develop your CV and prepare for interviews.

Our unique, modern campuses and state-of-the-art academic facilities make Oxford Brookes a fantastic environment for learning and practice.

Headington Campus is set across Gipsy Lane, Headington Hill and Marston Road sites, which are within a short walking distance of each other. 

At Headington Campus you’ll find:

• our main library with subject-specific librarians
• the Brookes Union reception and social spaces 
• the Brookes Sport centre with a premier climbing centre
• a range of cafes and catering outlets
• an on-site shop, doctor’s surgery and dental care facilities. 

We also have a campus in Swindon, which is home to a subject library, clinical skills lab and up-to-date simulation training equipment. Swindon Campus is also located close to excellent healthcare placement partners.

Book a campus tour to explore our award-winning academic and social spaces, lecture halls, libraries, leisure facilities and more.

Can’t get to us in person? We have a range of videos and virtual tours on our website, so you can explore our campuses and student accommodation online.

You can easily travel around Oxford by foot, bicycle, and e-scooter and our Headington campus is connected by a range of bus routes to the rest of the city. As an Oxford Brookes student, you can purchase a subsidised annual bus pass to save up to hundreds of pounds a year on sustainable travel. 

If you’re travelling to Oxford from further away, you can use the local Park and Ride sites, trains or coaches from a range of stops across the city. 

You can also get to our Swindon Campus using public transport options.

Find out more about the range of local and national student transport offers available for Oxford Brookes students.

There are lots of opportunities at Oxford Brookes to connect with people, discover other cultures and develop new skills. 

When you enrol at the University, you’ll automatically become a member of Brookes Union and benefit from its services and activities. Attending Freshers’ events and getting involved with the range of student groups, societies and networks on offer is a great way to connect with your peers beyond your course.

Brookes Sport and Active Wellness also invites you to try something new, join a student club or boost your personal wellbeing.

These are just some of the ways to make the most of being part of our diverse and welcoming community, and you don’t have to do it all right away. Your student experience will be unique to you, and we’ll support you to challenge yourself, build your network and take things at your own pace. Whoever you are, you belong here.

Start connecting

Join our postgraduate Unibuddy community to get support and advice, connect with future coursemates and make friends before you arrive! Now that you’ve received an offer, look out for your email invitation to sign up.

1. Apply for accommodation - the Accommodation Office will email you with information about how to apply.
2. Send evidence of meeting the conditions of your offer to the department running your course to secure your place. These are clearly stated in your offer letter (if applicable) and some conditions may have specific deadlines.
3. Prepare for your arrival - the Student Induction team will send you information about enrolment and induction nearer to your start date. In the meantime, keep an eye on our new students webpages for everything you need to know before you arrive.

If you are applying from outside of the UK, please see our detailed overview of next steps for international students, including our standard timeline for September entry.