Postgraduate Computing Courses

Advanced Computer Science (MSc)
Artificial Intelligence (MSc)
Computer Science for Cyber Security (MSc)
Computing Science (MSc)
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MSc)

During Induction Week, make sure you follow your course induction schedule below. This must take priority over any other events.

While most of these activities won’t change, there could be small changes to timings and locations, so make sure to check back here regularly for any updates.

Don’t forget to complete your online enrolment.

Induction schedule

Saturday 12 September

Time	Event details	Location
12:00pm - 4:00pm	Fair in the Forum (optional) Join the Fair in the Forum to learn more about the wide range of support services and opportunities available to you as a new Oxford Brookes student. View the services attending the Fair in the Forum	The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Sunday 13 September

Time	Event details	Location
12:00pm - 4:00pm	Fair in the Forum (optional) The second day of the Fair in the Forum. Join the Fair to learn more about the wide range of support services and opportunities available to you as a new Oxford Brookes student.	The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Monday 14 September

Time	Event details	Location
10:00am - 10:45am	Welcome and introductions from the Programme Team	NHHB 1.15, New Headington Hill Building, Headington Campus
10:45am - 11:45am	Programme overview	NHHB 1.15, New Headington Hill Building, Headington Campus
1:00pm - 1:30pm	Library talk	NHHB 1.15, New Headington Hill Building, Headington Campus
1:30pm - 2:45pm	Module introduction	NHHB 1.15, New Headington Hill Building, Headington Campus
2:45pm - 3:15pm	Dissertation introduction	NHHB 1.15, New Headington Hill Building, Headington Campus
3:15pm - 4:00pm	Group activity	NHHB 1.15, New Headington Hill Building, Headington Campus
4:30pm - 5:30pm	ISAT talk: Life as an International Student (optional) Information for new international students about the practical and personal support available through the International Student Advice Team (ISAT). More information on Activities for new arrivals webpage.	JHB208, Chakrabarti Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Tuesday 15 September

Time	Event details	Location
9:30am - 1:00pm	Practical computer session	MSc Computing Science: NHHB 1.11, New Headington Hill Building, Headington Campus MSc Data Science & AI: NHHB 1.17, New Headington Hill Building, Headington Campus MSc Cyber Security, and MSc Artificial Intelligence: JHB403, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus MSc Advanced Computer Science: JHB405, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
2:00pm - 3:00pm	General support drop-in (optional) An optional drop-in session with your Programme Team and Student Support Coordinator (SSC).	JHB201, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
3:00pm - 4:30pm	ISAT talk: Global buddies (optional)	JHB205, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
4:30pm - 5:30pm	ISAT talk: British culture and tips for living in the UK (optional)	JHB203, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Wednesday 16 September

Time	Event details	Location
10:00am - 10:50am	Meet current students	NHHB 1.15, New Headington Hill Building, Headington Campus
11:00am - 11:45am	Time planning session	NHHB 1.15, New Headington Hill Building, Headington Campus
11:45am - 12:00pm	Careers service talk	NHHB 1.15, New Headington Hill Building, Headington Campus
1:00pm - 1:30pm	Academic best practice	NHHB 1.15, New Headington Hill Building, Headington Campus
1:30pm - 1:45pm	Brookes Union talk	NHHB 1.15, New Headington Hill Building, Headington Campus
2:00pm - 4:00pm	Group activity	NHHB 1.15, New Headington Hill Building, Headington Campus
4:00pm - 4:30pm	Formula Student - Autonomous Vehicle (FS-AV) presentation	JHBB08, Basement Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
4:30pm - 5:30pm	ISAT talk: Money and employment in the UK (optional) This workshop will offer international students ideas about how to manage their money in the UK, and will include practical information about opening bank accounts, personal budgeting and finding part-time work. More information on Activities for new arrivals webpage.	JHB308, Kennedy Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Thursday 17 September

Time	Event details	Location
10:00am - 4:00pm	Sport & Active Wellness Fair (optional) With nearly 40 Student Sports Clubs and a range of active wellness opportunities, discover how you can move, succeed and belong during your time with us. We welcome any ability and any level of commitment, from casual to professional. The first hour (10am to 11am) is a dedicated quieter time for those who may benefit from a calmer environment. While stall holders will help reduce noise levels, please note that we cannot guarantee a completely quiet or crowd-free space. Can’t make it in person? Follow us on Instagram @brookessportoxford for updates.	The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Friday 18 September

Time	Event details	Location
10:00am - 4:00pm	Freshers' Fair (Optional) The biggest event of the week! Come to Headington Campus to meet lots of the University societies and find out how to get involved in their Give It a Go taster events. Don't miss it - you might find a society which interests you. Find out more about the Freshers’ Fair	John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Student Support Co-ordinators

Your Student Support Coordinators will offer helpdesk sessions during Induction Week and the first week of the semester. You can attend these sessions to get help with module registration or ask questions about any other topic.

Find a helpdesk session with your Student Support Coordinators

Other key contacts

Job title	Name	Contact details
Administrator	Gabe Pickford	gpickford@brookes.ac.uk
Subject Coordinators	Ian Bayley Muhammad Younas	ibayley@brookes.ac.uk m.younas@brookes.ac.uk
Programme Leads	Arantza Aldea Mudassar Aslam (Cyber Security)	aaldea@brookes.ac.uk maslam@brookes.ac.uk

Additional information

G et help and support from the Library and explore their resources for new students.