Computer Science at Oxford Brookes sits apart from the university's globally ranked Architecture school and its Business and Management programme already covered elsewhere, drawing on Oxford Brookes' broader applied, industry-connected teaching model. It sits at the lower end of Oxford Brookes' tariff and English-requirement range, more accessible than Law or Architecture specifically.
This article covers entry requirements, fees, admission documents, English-test rules, and career outcomes for Computer Science at Oxford Brookes.
Entry Requirements
Oxford Brookes does not publish a headline acceptance rate. Admission runs on a course-by-course basis against published UCAS tariff requirements rather than a single university-wide cutoff. Computer Science falls within Oxford Brookes' "most courses" English-requirement band (alongside Business and Management) rather than the higher band reserved for Law, Architecture, and English Literature, which is a useful signal of its relative entry tier. Oxford Brookes also publishes contextual offers, a lower tariff threshold for applicants who meet specific widening-participation criteria, for many courses; check whether this applies to Computer Science specifically.
Fees and Cost of Attendance
Computer Science students pay Oxford Brookes' standard undergraduate international fee.
| Cost item | 2026/27 | 2027/28 |
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| Undergraduate (international, most courses) | Confirm the exact current figure on the course page | N/A |
Oxford Brookes' official living-cost estimate is £323-£428 per week, or roughly £12,274-£16,264 for a typical 38-week undergraduate academic year. The UK's Student visa financial-requirement rule sets a minimum maintenance figure of £1,171/month for up to 9 months, which is a regulatory floor below Oxford Brookes' own more detailed breakdown. For the full picture, see the Oxford Brookes University guide.
Admission Requirements
- Application via UCAS
- Course-specific UCAS tariff points; confirm the exact current figure for Computer Science, since Oxford Brookes' entry requirements vary widely by subject
- Academic transcripts, assessed against equivalent international qualifications for your country's education system
- Evidence of English proficiency (see below)
- International students requiring a UK visa must separately meet UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) minimum language requirements, on top of the university's own academic English requirement
How to Get Into Oxford Brookes' Computer Science Programme
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Check the specific UCAS tariff for Computer Science rather than assuming a university-wide number, since Oxford Brookes' entry requirements vary meaningfully by subject.
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Look into the contextual offer if you may qualify, since Oxford Brookes publishes a genuinely lower tariff for applicants meeting its widening-participation criteria.
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Clear the "most courses" English-language threshold, which sits below the higher bar used for Law and Architecture, making Computer Science comparatively more accessible on this measure.
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Build demonstrable technical interest or project work before you apply, since this isn't a formal requirement but strengthens your profile for a technically-focused degree.
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Budget the UK Student visa financial-evidence requirement into your planning, separate from tuition, and start gathering documentation once you accept an offer.
English Proficiency Requirement (IELTS/TOEFL)
Computer Science falls within Oxford Brookes' "most courses" English-requirement band, the same tier as Business and Management, below the higher bar used for Law, Architecture, and English Literature.
| Test | Most courses (incl. Computer Science) |
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| IELTS Academic | 6.0 overall (6.0 reading/writing, 5.5 listening/speaking) |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 |
| PTE Academic | 65 |
| Duolingo English Test | 110 |
On the Student visa (SELT distinction): a standard IELTS Academic or TOEFL score satisfies Oxford Brookes' own academic entry requirement, but for the visa itself where a Secure English Language Test specifically applies, the Home Office requires IELTS for UKVI. For the full picture, see the Oxford Brookes University guide.
Career Outcomes and Graduate Route Relevance
Oxford Brookes publishes a genuine, official employment figure: 86% of full-time undergraduate students are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2023/24 cycle), though this is university-wide rather than Computer-Science-specific.
Graduate Route visa: bachelor's graduates currently qualify for an unsponsored 2-year post-study work period if they apply on or before 31 December 2026, dropping to 18 months for applications made on or after 1 January 2027. Computer Science graduates benefit from the UK's ongoing demand for software and IT skills, and from Oxford's own concentration of technology and research employers.
FAQ
Does Oxford Brookes publish an acceptance rate for Computer Science? No. Admission runs against published UCAS tariff requirements per course rather than a comparative admit rate.
Is Computer Science easier to get into than Architecture or Law at Oxford Brookes? On the published English-requirement tier, yes: Computer Science sits in the lower "most courses" band (IELTS 6.0), while Law, Architecture, and English Literature sit in a higher band (IELTS 6.5). Academic tariff requirements should be checked separately for each course.
What IELTS score do I need? 6.0 overall (6.0 in reading/writing, 5.5 in listening/speaking), the "most courses" band Computer Science falls into.
How much does Computer Science cost for international students? Confirm the exact current figure on Oxford Brookes' course page; living costs are estimated at £12,274-£16,264/year for a typical undergraduate academic year.
Can I stay in the UK after graduating? Yes, via the Graduate Route visa, generally 2 years for a bachelor's degree if you apply by 31 December 2026, dropping to 18 months for later applications.