Undergraduate Courses
Undergraduate courses run for three years (or four years if you do a course that includes a work placement). For entry to Undergraduate courses at Brunel you will usually have to have achieved good results in your secondary school exams (the equivalent to UK A-Levels). Brunel accepts a wide variety of qualifications: To find our what qualifications we accept please visit the relevant country page. All Undergraduate courses at Brunel start in September, we do not currently offer any other start dates.
Before you apply
Before applying to Brunel, you should check that:
- You have read and met the admissions criteria for the course you wish to apply for. If you have narrowly failed to meet these (for example if your country does not have an equivalent to A-Levels) then there are a range of Foundation courses available.
- You have included relevant academic transcripts that have been verified and translated into English.
- You have met the English Language requirements for your course. All students will need to show some form of English Language qualification. Please check your country page for more information. If you need to improve your English we run a range of Pre-sessional English courses.
When to apply
Most applications are made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). UCAS will normally start accepting applications from 1 September for entry in autumn the following year. Applications should be made before the 15th January 2011. We may consider applications that are made through UCAS up until the 30th June (applications after this date automatically go into Clearing) provided there is still space on the course.
How to apply
You can apply for September entry through the UCAS website or by using the Electronic Application System (EAS) if your school subscribes to it. You can also apply to UCAS through one of our authorised representatives. For more information on applying through UCAS, please see the undergraduate admissions page.
As well as personal and course details you will need to write a personal statement that explains why you want to do the courses you have applied for. See our Top Tips for your Personal Statement page.
The video below explains how International students can use the UCAS website to apply:
Fees
UCAS will charge a fee for applying. in 2012 the cost is £22 , or £11 if you are only applying for a single course and you apply before the 30th June. Payment can be made online by credit or debit card. For more details please visit the UCAS website fees page.
Applying for second year entry
If you are interested in applying for direct entry into the second year of a course, you must specify this on your UCAS application. Please note that as a general rule we do not accept second year entry in the following subject areas:
- Business & Management
- Law
- Biomedical Sciences
- Communications & Media Studies
What to send
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Reference |
An academic reference from the academic institution you most recently attended |
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that references are supplied. These should be on headed paper and signed by the referee. |
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Sponsorship details |
A copy of paperwork confirming the award of sponsorship |
Only applies to those in receipt of and official sponsorship or other grant. Examples might include a letter from a Government agency. |
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English language qualification |
Any relevant certificates for language qualifications (eg IELTS, TOEFL) |
Read about the English Language Qualifications we accept. |
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Personal statement |
A brief personal statement in support of your application |
Typically this will be a brief explanation of why you want to pursue your chosen degree at Brunel University. You can write this before |
