About Design BA (hons) in Oxford Brookes University
Our innovative Design degree is centred around design and making. Using digital and non-digital technologies the course brings together:
- architecture
- product design
- fine art.
We will support you as you develop your own identity as a designer. You will explore entrepreneurial, socially responsible, sustainable ideas. And gain cutting-edge digital-making and entrepreneurial skills that ready you to enter a design role with confidence.
You will learn to develop a project from an initial idea to a 1:1 prototype. You’ll do this using:
- hand drawing
- physical modelling
- computational design
- digital fabrication techniques.
You’ll have 24/7 access to our purpose-designed studios in our RIBA National Award-winning building.
You can expect to work on a range of design projects including large scale specialist fabrication packages and user-focused products. You will also undertake a 10-week placement with a ‘live’ design project which will provide real world content for your portfolio.
Higher secondary academic level qualification/ Higher Secondary School Certificate/Standard XII standard with at least 65% from recognised University in India Or recommend that one of your equivalent subjects like Art, Design, Design and Technology, Textiles or a closely related subject.. IELTS 6.0-7.0, with 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in listening and speaking
Oxford Brookes University Highlights
Type of Institute |
Public |
Location |
Headington, Oxford. |
Programs offered |
Undergraduate and graduate |
Mode of application |
Online |
Housing facilities |
Available |
Financial Aid |
Scholarships, loans and grants |
Application fee |
20-25 GBP |
Oxford Brookes University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The table below mentions the cost of living in the UK while studying at the Oxford Brookes. The cost is tabulated on 35-week to 52-week basis. Usually, postgraduate courses are 52 weeks long.
Item |
Amount (GBP) |
Tuition (annual) |
13,900-20,000 |
Accommodation |
4900-7280 |
Books and supplies |
350-520 |
Food |
2,275-3,224 |
Transportation |
350-520 |
Internet |
175-260 |
Household goods |
350-520 |
Miscellaneous (haircuts, gifts, emergency) |
1,050-1,560 |
Total |
23,350-33,884 |
Oxford Brookes University Application Process
Application portal
- Undergraduate: UCAS or Oxford Brookes online portal
- Graduate: Brookes direct application
Application fee: Undergraduate: 20-25 GBP; Graduate: NA
Supporting documents:
- Academic transcripts.
- English language proficiency test scores.
- Scores of exams to study in the UK. (GMAT,GRE)
- CV or resume.
- Two references.
- Work experience and interview (if applicable)
English Proficiency Tests Scores
IELTS is the main test accepted at the university for Tier 4 student visa applicants.
Program |
IELTS minimum score |
International Foundation Diploma (Extended pathway) |
4.5 overall with 4.5 in all sections |
International Foundation Diploma |
5.0 overall with 5.0 in all sections |
International Foundation Business and Technology,
International Foundation Arts, Humanities and Law |
5.5 overall with 5.5 in all sections |
Built Environment Foundation,
Computing Foundation,
Engineering Foundation |
Overall of 6.0 with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking |
Law, Architecture, Interior Architecture, English Literature
(including combined honors), English Literature and Creative Writing |
Overall of 6.5 with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking |
Nutrition BSc (Hons) |
Overall of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in every section |
Health and Social Care programs |
Overall of 6.5 or 7.0 with 6.5 or 7.0 in all sections (Specific details can be found on program page) |
All other undergraduate programs |
Overall of 6.0 with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking |
Pre-Master's courses (including Two-Year Master's) |
Overall of 5.5 with 5.5 in all sections |
All masters courses |
Overall of 6.0-7.0 with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking (Specific details can be found on program page) |