Academic entry requirements will vary between courses. Please check the individual course page and use the equivalency tables below to work out the specific requirements for your course.
Entry requirements for the USA
- High School Diploma with minimum of 3.0 GPA. A GPA lower than 3.0 would require a Foundation course.
In addition to your academic performance, we will also consider your personal statement, Letter of Recommendation and relevant work or volunteer experience, alongside your portfolio/interview which are required for some courses. Oxford Brookes University will take your Weighted GPA into consideration when available. College Credits and College level courses will also be taken into consideration on a case-by-case basis.
| UK A-level requirement | Requirement |
| AAA (144 points) equivalent | High School Graduation Diploma with GPA 3.2 plus one of the following:
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| AAB (136 points) equivalent | High School Graduation Diploma with GPA 3.2 plus one of the following:
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| ABB (128 points) equivalent | High School Graduation Diploma with GPA 3.0 plus one of the following:
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| BBB (120 points) equivalent (this will also be used to designate an A2 grade B equivalent where required) | High School Graduation Diploma with GPA 3.0 plus one of the following:
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| BBC (112 points) equivalent | High School Graduation Diploma with GPA 3.0 plus one of the following:
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| BCC (104 points) equivalent | High School Graduation Diploma with GPA 3.0 plus one of the following:
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| CCC (96 points) equivalent | High School Graduation Diploma with GPA 3.0 plus one of the following:
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| CCD (88 points) equivalent | High School Graduation Diploma with GPA 3.0 plus one of the following:
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| CDD (80) (Integrated Foundation) | High School Graduation Diploma with GPA 3.0 plus one of the following:
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| DDD (72) | High School Graduation Diploma with GPA 2.4 |
| DDE (64) | High School Graduation Diploma with GPA 2.4 |
| DEE (56) | High School Graduation Diploma with GPA 2.2 |
| DD (48) | High School Graduation Diploma with GPA 2.2 |
| EE (32) (IFD) | High School Graduation Diploma with GPA 2.0 |
A Level equivalencies can be met by either: Grade 12 honors class in the relevant subject with 3.0 GPA, AP in the relevant subject with a minimum score of 4 or College credits in the relevant subject area with a minimum of 2.5 GPA.
GCSE level equivalencies can be met by passing a Grade 12 class in the relevant subject with a minimum grade of Grade C, 2.0 GPA or 75%.
For postgraduate entry, US degrees taught in English will be acceptable towards meeting your English language requirements. US High School Diploma with Grade 12 English with Grade C or 75% is also acceptable. Find out more about English language requirements.
If you are from the USA, then you will not have to prove your English language level for visa purposes. You will need to show that your English is at a high enough level to succeed on your chosen course which will normally be through your academic qualifications. However, we may ask for additional evidence in some circumstances, for example if your qualifications were taken elsewhere in another language.
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.