Oxford Brookes 2020 applicant chat thread

did you get in? which coursee of architecture?

hi~
yes! I got an unconditional offer for MArchD Architecture, how about u?

How can we check the course length because on the Accomodation it offers a range of either 38 weeks 42 weeks and some even 50 weeks contract

Anyone thinking of deferring for a year if it’s completely online?

I've already had a year out so I'm going to uni either way. I know some unis are doing first semester online, another doing a mixture prioritising students who need specialist equipment for small group sessions. Then Cambridge who apparently are going online until summer 2021. Not sure about Oxford brookes though

Hi all,

You both bring up a great question on whether Oxford Brookes will be online.

At this present moment in time, no decision has been made as to whether we will be going online. We can understand that these are difficult times but we are here to help and answer any questions or queries, in relation to the university and life in Oxford. But please do keep a look at our Oxford Brookes Covid-19 Updates for regular and the most up-to-date information.


All the best,

Shereese

Hi! Im an International student for MarchD

Hi! Im an International student for MarchD

hi same with me! will u join brookes in Sept?

Hello,

May I ask which course you will be taking?

If you have anymore questions about the University or Student Life, then please feel free to ask. We would be happy to help.

All the best,

Shaf

Hello All,

I just wanted to update you on some new information which has been released since Shereese last responded to you all.

The information that has just been updated on our website in regards to teaching starting in September for new starters is:

"Although we cannot predict how the situation with the pandemic will take shape in the coming months, we want to reassure you that Oxford Brookes will be ready for you to start your studies when teaching commences in September.

Over the past few weeks, we have supported our current students to complete their remaining teaching, learning and assessment online. We are committed to remaining flexible and adaptable, and will be preparing to ensure we can support you whatever the circumstances in September"

This information can be found on the Oxford Brookes University Co-vid web page (https://www.brookes.ac.uk/alerts/coronavirus/) and please note that it will be updated as decisions progress.

Hope this new information will be of some help. If you have any questions please do feel free to ask, we would be happy to help.

All the best,

Shaf

Hi, yes, I am taking planning and property development

Hi, yes, I am taking planning and property development

Hello,

Hope you are doing well. Thank you for your response, I will find out for your course and get back to you.

All the best,

Shaf

Insuranced childrens nursing! Anyone else who is doing child nursing?

Hello All,

I just wanted to update you on some new information which has been released since Shereese last responded to you all.

The information that has just been updated on our website in regards to teaching starting in September for new starters is:

"Although we cannot predict how the situation with the pandemic will take shape in the coming months, we want to reassure you that Oxford Brookes will be ready for you to start your studies when teaching commences in September.

Over the past few weeks, we have supported our current students to complete their remaining teaching, learning and assessment online. We are committed to remaining flexible and adaptable, and will be preparing to ensure we can support you whatever the circumstances in September"

This information can be found on the Oxford Brookes University Co-vid web page (https://www.brookes.ac.uk/alerts/coronavirus/) and please note that it will be updated as decisions progress.

Hope this new information will be of some help. If you have any questions please do feel free to ask, we would be happy to help.

All the best,

Shaf

Strange how the website you're showing to prospective students doesn't include the same information that the university is emailing to existing students.

https://thetab.com/uk/brookes/2020/05/22/oxford-brookes-confirm-there-will-be-no-face-to-face-lectures-in-autumn-term-25950

Please can you clarify exactly what decisions have been made with regard to moving lectures and other course elements online? It looks very disingenuous to neglect to mention the decisions that have already been emailed to existing students whilst posting messages promising to keep prospective students updated as decisions progress.

hi same with me! will u join brookes in Sept?

Hey Emma, I'm not sure yet. It depends on the decisions OBU will finally take. I would definitely prefer to have the course on campus... if the first semester is online i would consider the option. What about you?

Hello,

Thank you for your comment.
The latest update in regards to September 2020 from the university since Shaf last posted, which can be found on our Covid-19 page states as follows:

" The University will be opening for students in September. We will be putting in place social distancing measures to ensure all facilities can be open in some capacity. This includes teaching spaces, social spaces, the Library and accommodation. There will be no large scale face-to-face teaching e.g. lectures. Instead, such activity will be delivered through high-quality, online learning. Face-to-face teaching will still take place on campus but it will be restricted to small groups or individuals.

For those who cannot attend in Oxford, we will work with you to understand and respond to your needs and provide support for your online learning and to connect you to academic tutors and other students. "

This information can be found on https://www.brookes.ac.uk/alerts/coronavirus/

I hope that this helps and please do let us know any queries or questions that you may have.

Stay safe and all the best,

Shereese

Hi! I am an international offer holder for Economics, Finance and International Business!
I chose Brookes to be my firm!
Cannot wait to meet you guys, hopefully we will be able to start uni this September.

same with me, the online teaching is my concern too, if the school will doing online in first semester, I might consider defer to Sept 21. hope can see u in brookes soon , where r u from?