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.
- Oxford Brookes University has decided to remove the SAT and ACT as mandatory entry requirements, meaning we are now test optional.
If you were planning to apply with an SAT score using the old entry requirements, we will continue to accept this. However, we will now also evaluate current applications against the updated entry requirements, outlined below.
In addition to your academic performance, we will also consider your personal statement, references and relevant work or volunteer experience.
A-level requirement | High School Diploma GPA required | In addition to demonstrating your overall GPA, some courses may have subject-specific requirements. To demonstrate subject-level proficiency, the following are required: |
AAA | 3.2 | Grade 12 honours course in relevant subject(s) with GPA 3.2 or APs in relevant subject(s) with a minimum score of 5 |
AAB | 3.2 | Grade 12 honours course in relevant subject(s) with GPA 3.2 or APs in relevant subject(s) with a minimum score of 5 |
ABB | 3.0 | Grade 12 honours course in relevant subject(s) with GPA 3.0 or APs in relevant subject(s) with a minimum score of 4 |
BBB | 3.0 | Grade 12 honours course in relevant subject(s) with GPA 3.0 or APs in relevant subject(s) with a minimum score of 4 |
BBC | 3.0 | Grade 12 honours course in relevant subject(s) with GPA 3.0 or APs in relevant subject(s) with a minimum score of 4 |
BCC | 3.0 | Grade 12 honours course in relevant subject(s) with GPA 3.0 or APs in relevant subject(s) with a minimum score of 3 |
CCC | 3.0 | Grade 12 honours course in relevant subject(s) with GPA 3.0 or APs in relevant subject(s) with a minimum score of 3 |
CCD | 2.7 | Grade 12 course with GPA 2.7 |
EE | 2.5 | Grade 12 course with GPA 2.5 |
We may also accept a High School Diploma with GPA 2.5 onto our International Foundation Diploma and integrated 4-year programmes. Find out more about the international foundation courses we offer.
- A four year bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7.
- Please check the individual course listing and use the equivalency table to work out your specific requirement.
Bachelor degree requirement | GPA |
2.1 (for direct entry) | 2.7 |
2.2 (for direct entry) | 2.5 |
Pass guide (for a pre-master's course) | 2.0 |
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.