| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-04-24 | - |
| 2023-09-19 | - |
| 2024-01-09 | - |
Program Overview
Overview
The games design industry, in the UK and worldwide, is growing and there is a demand for skilled and well-educated professionals to take gaming to its next level. Brunel’s Digital Games Theory and Design MA course will give you a comprehensive understanding of digital games and the techniques and principles used in their design.
You will engage in, and experiment with, practical games design and develop a comprehensive and critical understanding of the advanced academic study of games and their theoretical, artistic and technological perspectives. You will also engage in the practice of making games and explore the factors that shape the games industry.
No previous experience with programming or an art background is required for this course, just a passion for games. You will learn how to create your own practical designs, how to communicate your ideas to an audience, how to create games design documents, and you’ll also explore games studies.
You will have opportunities to make connections with other games design cohorts and industry experts. And we will encourage you to participate in extracurricular activities such as game jams and game-related networking events. These are all activities that introduce you to the broader social culture of the digital and creative world and are vital to being successful in the games industry.
The course is run by staff who are seasoned games designers, internationally published scholars and pedagogical experts. They will share their enthusiasm and understanding of the nature of the video game industry, the importance of networks and the skills needed to create innovative games for the future.
You can explore our campus and facilities for yourself by taking our virtual tour.
Program Outline
Course content
This exciting course teaches the creative process of games design. It focuses on the integration of the theoretical and practical aspects of making games via industry-facing content. Studying this course will help to fully equip you for your place in the games industry.
Students are expected to use the MA forum for discussions and are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular support activities such as game jams, local game related and networking events in order to practice the creative and technical skills developed throughout the programme and foster conversation and connections that are an invaluable part of the postgraduate experience.
The MA consists of compulsory modules, a typical selection can be found below. Modules can vary from year to year, but these offer a good idea of what we teach.
This course can be studied 1 year full-time, starting in January.
Year 1
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Read more about the structure of postgraduate degrees at Brunel
Careers and your future
Upon completing the course, you'll have the potential to enter the games industry through a variety of jobs including level designer, quality assurance, project manager and games user researcher. Our MA will also help develop your expertise if you are already in industry and want to update your creative and technical skills to keep up with the latest developments in the dynamic field of games design.
With confidence in their skills and their abilities, our graduates leave the course prepared to enter the games industry, and many of them have gone on to work for prestigious organisations including King, Mediatonic, Rovio, Creative Assembly, Supermassive Games, and Ubisoft.
Assessment and feedback
Assessment is via a combination of practical games-making work, presentations and essays of varying length.
You will also write a dissertation in the third term. There are no exams.
Read our guide on how to avoid plagiarism in your assessments at Brunel.
Brunel University London
Overview:
Brunel University London is a public research university located in Uxbridge, west London. It is known for its focus on practical learning and its strong links with industry. The university prides itself on being a "university for a changing world," emphasizing its commitment to innovation and addressing global challenges.
Services Offered:
Brunel University London offers a wide range of services to its students, including:
Study Support:
Library, Computer Centre, Academic Skills Service, Personal Tutors, Academic English support.Student Services:
Advice and Representation Centre (ARC), Disability and Mental Health Support, Faith and Religion support, Medical Centre, Student Support and Welfare.Professional Development Centre:
Job Shop, Careers advice, Placements, Modern languages, Entrepreneur hub, Brunel Buddies.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Brunel University London has a single-site campus, offering a vibrant and diverse student community. Students can expect:
Accommodation:
Guaranteed accommodation for first-year students.Sport:
A wide range of sports facilities and activities.Student Life:
Opportunities to get involved in clubs, societies, and volunteering.Shops, Restaurants, and Bars:
A variety of options for dining and socializing on campus.Key Reasons to Study There:
Practical Learning:
Brunel University London emphasizes practical learning and industry links, providing students with valuable skills for their future careers.World-Class Research:
The university has a strong reputation for research, with students benefiting from learning from leading academics.Vibrant Campus Life:
The single-site campus offers a lively and diverse student community with numerous opportunities for engagement.Excellent Location:
The campus is located in Uxbridge, west London, with good transport links to the rest of the UK.Academic Programs:
Brunel University London offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:
Business, Arts, and Social Sciences:
Business School, Economics and Finance, Education, English, History, Journalism, Law, Media and Communications, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology.Engineering, Design, and Physical Sciences:
Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Design School, Digital Media, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Games Design, Geography, Mathematics, Mechanical and Automotive Engineering.Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences:
Advanced Clinical Practice, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Education, Life Sciences, Medicine, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Music, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physician Associate, Physiotherapy, Public Health and Health Promotion, Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Theatre.Other:
- Brunel University London is a member of the University of London federation.
- The university has a strong commitment to equality and diversity.
- Brunel University London is ranked 38th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings.
- The university has a strong focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility.
- Brunel University London offers a variety of scholarships and bursaries to support students.
- The university has a dedicated team to support international students.
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Brunel University London has a strong alumni network.
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Academic Programs:
While the context lists various subjects, it does not provide a detailed outline of the key academic programs and strengths of the institution.
Other:
The context does not include any additional pertinent details about Brunel University London that have not been covered in the above sections.
Other subjects and qualifications with relevant games industry experience will be assessed on an individual basis and may also be considered.
English Language Requirements
All courses at Brunel have an English language requirement. This is listed on your
course page
under 'entry criteria'.If you need an English test, we recommend booking one early
as there can be a long wait in some areas. You can also take our Brunel English Language Test (
BrunELT
).What level of English do I need?
In general, our courses ask for an English level of between IELTS 6.0 and 7.0 or equivalent. Some courses will have higher requirements (and will require you to also reach minimum sub-scores), so please
check your course page
for the exact level.
If you do not meet the required level of English, you can take one of ourpre-sessional courses
.What English qualifications does Brunel accept?
English qualifications we currently accept for degree level study include those listed below. We accept a wide range of other qualifications, so if you are unsure please get in touch with us on
What English qualifications do I need if I wish to study English at Brunel before my degree course?
If you need to study English before starting your degree, you should take one of the following tests at
an approved test centre
in order to apply for a Student visa:
Find out more about exams you can take to obtain a Student visa:
IELTS (Academic) for UKVI,
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
,Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE)
, andPearson PTE Academic
. For further details,contact us
.I don't need to study English before I start my degree. Do I still need to provide proof of English language?
All international students must show evidence that they meet the English requirement for their course of study. This applies even if English is the native language of your home country. If this is the case, a pass at high school level which is equivalent to GCSE Grade C or above is sometimes acceptable. Please see your
country page
for more information.If you don't need to study English before your degree and don't have relevant high school qualifications, we can still accept a non-UKVI-approved IELTS from an official test centre with the required scores. However, should you not achieve the required scores for your degree course, you will not be able to use this IELTS to apply for a Tier 4 visa for a pre-sessional English course in the UK. In some circumstances, if you don't have a UKVI IELTS, you may be able to attend an English course with a Short Term Study visa.
Contact us
for more information.
English language qualifications we accept
(Click to expand and see specific requirements):
IELTS for UKVI (UKVI approved for Student Visa)
|
Pre-sessional English only |
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|---|---|
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4.0 to 5.0 |
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Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (PBC) |
5.5 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (PBC) /Brunel degree programmes |
6.0 |
|
6.5 |
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7.0 |
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(Minimum 4 in all subscores) |
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Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (PBC) |
(Minimum 5.5 in all subscores) |
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Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (PBC) /Brunel degree programmes |
(Minimum 5.5 in all subscores) |
|
(Minimum 5.5 to 6.0 in all subscores, depending on course) |
|
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(Minimum 5.5 to 7.0 in all subscores, depending on course) |
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Pre-sessional English only |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (PBC) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (PBC) /Brunel degree programmes |
||
|
4.0 to 5.0 |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
|
(Minimum 4 in all subscores) |
(Minimum 5.5 in all subscores) |
(Minimum 5.5 in all subscores) |
(Minimum 5.5 to 6.0 in all subscores, depending on course) |
(Minimum 5.5 to 7.0 in all subscores, depending on course) |
English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.
View your course page
for more information.Please contact
for more information.
Trinity College London: Secure English Language Tests for UKVI - Integrated Skills in English (ISE) (UKVI approved for Student Visa)
|
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|---|---|
|
IELTS |
|
|
Pre-sessional English only |
4.0+ |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
5.5 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/Brunel degree programmes |
6.0 |
|
6.5 |
|
|
7.0 |
|
|
Trinity ISE |
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|
Pre-sessional English only |
ISE I with pass or higher in all parts |
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Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
ISE II with pass in all parts |
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Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/Brunel degree programmes |
ISE III with pass in all parts |
|
ISE III with pass in all parts |
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ISE IV with pass in all parts |
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Pre-sessional English only |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/Brunel degree programmes |
||
|
IELTS |
4.0+ |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
|
Trinity ISE |
ISE I with pass or higher in all parts |
ISE II with pass in all parts |
ISE III with pass in all parts |
ISE III with pass in all parts |
ISE IV with pass in all parts |
English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.
View your course page
for more information.Please contact
for more information.
BrunELT (Brunel English Language Test)
|
IELTS |
|
|---|---|
| Pre-sessional English Only |
4.0+ |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
5.5 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
6.0 |
|
6.5 |
|
|
7.0 |
|
|
7.5 |
|
|
BrunELT |
|
| Pre-sessional English Only |
40%+ (a minimum of 40% in all parts) |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
55% (a minimum of 55% in all parts) |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
58% (a minimum of 55% in all parts) |
|
63% (a minimum of 55% or 58% in all parts, depending on course) |
|
|
68% (a minimum of 58%, 63% or 68% in all parts, depending on course) |
|
|
73% (a minimum of 58%, 63% or 68% in all parts, depending on course) |
|
| Pre-sessional English Only | Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IELTS |
4.0+ |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
7.5 |
|
BrunELT |
40%+ (a minimum of 40% in all parts) |
55% (a minimum of 55% in all parts) |
58% (a minimum of 55% in all parts) |
63% (a minimum of 55% or 58% in all parts, depending on course) |
68% (a minimum of 58%, 63% or 68% in all parts, depending on course) |
73% (a minimum of 58%, 63% or 68% in all parts, depending on course) |
English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.
View your course page
for more information.Please contact
for more information.
Pearson Academic (UKVI approved for Student Visa)
|
IELTS |
|
|---|---|
| Pre-sessional English only |
4.0+ |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
5.5 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
6.0 |
|
6.5 |
|
|
7.0 |
|
|
PTE Academic UKVI |
|
| Pre-sessional English only |
43+ (a minimum of 43 for each part) |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
59 (a minimum of 59 for each part) |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
59 (a minimum of 59 for each part) |
|
59 (a minimum of 59 for each part) |
|
|
64 (a minimum of 59 or 64 for each part, depending on course) |
|
| Pre-sessional English only | Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IELTS |
4.0+ |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
|
PTE Academic UKVI |
43+ (a minimum of 43 for each part) |
59 (a minimum of 59 for each part) |
59 (a minimum of 59 for each part) |
59 (a minimum of 59 for each part) |
64 (a minimum of 59 or 64 for each part, depending on course) |
English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.
View your course page
for more information.Please contact
for more information.
Cambridge
|
IELTS |
|
|---|---|
| Pre-sessional English only |
4.0+ |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
5.5 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/
Brunel degree programmes |
6.0 |
|
6.5 |
|
|
7.0 |
|
|
Cambridge English: Business Certificates (BEC) suite of exams |
|
| Pre-sessional English only |
140-159 (a minimum of 140 for each part) (previously BEC Preliminary pass/pass with merit) |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
160 (minimum of 160 for each part) or BEC Vantage (Grade C) |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/
Brunel degree programmes |
169 (minimum of 160 for each part) or BEC Vantage (Grade B) |
|
180 (minimum of 160 or 169 for each part, depending on course) or BEC Higher (Grade C) or Vantage (Grade A) |
|
|
185 (minimum of 169 or 180 for each part, depending on course) or BEC Higher (Grade B) |
|
|
IGCSE EFL (English as a first language) |
|
| Pre-sessional English only |
D |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
C/4 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/
Brunel degree programmes |
C/4 |
|
C/4 |
|
|
C/4 |
|
|
IGCSE ESL (English as a second language) |
|
| Pre-sessional English only |
D |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
C/4 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/
Brunel degree programmes |
C/4 |
|
C/4 |
|
|
C/4 |
|
|
B2 First (formerly FCE) |
|
| Pre-sessional English only |
140-159 (a minimum of 140 for each sub-score) (Pass/Pass for previous BEC Preliminary) |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
160 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score) (C old test) |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/
Brunel degree programmes |
169 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score, depending on course) (B old test) |
|
180 (a minimum of 160 or 169 for each sub-score, depending on course) (A old test) |
|
|
|
|
|
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) |
|
| Pre-sessional English only |
N/A |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
160 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score) (D old test) |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/
Brunel degree programmes |
169 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score, depending on course) |
|
180 (a minimum of 160 or 169 for each sub-score, depending on course) (C old test) |
|
|
185 (a minimum of 169 or 180 for each sub-score, depending on course) |
|
|
C2 Proficiency (CPE) |
|
| Pre-sessional English only |
N/A |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
160 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score) |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/
Brunel degree programmes |
169 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score, depending on course) |
|
180 (a minimum of 160 or 169 for each sub-score, depending on course) |
|
|
185 (a minimum of 169 or 180 for each sub-score, depending on course) |
|
|
International Legal English Certificate - ILEC/ International Certificate of Financial English - ICFE |
|
| Pre-sessional English only |
N/A |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
160 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score) (B2 Pass) |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/
Brunel degree programmes |
169 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score, depending on course)(C1 Pass) |
|
180 (a minimum of 160 or 169 for each sub-score, depending on course)(C1 Pass) |
|
|
185 (a minimum of 169 or 180 for each sub-score, depending on course) (C1 Pass with Merit) |
|
|
International Education English O'level |
|
| Pre-sessional English only |
D |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
C |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/
Brunel degree programmes |
C |
|
C |
|
|
C |
|
|
Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in First Language English |
|
| Pre-sessional English only |
D |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
C |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/
Brunel degree programmes |
C |
|
C |
|
|
C |
|
| Pre-sessional English only | Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/
Brunel degree programmes |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IELTS |
4.0+ |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
|
Cambridge English: Business Certificates (BEC) suite of exams |
140-159 (a minimum of 140 for each part) (previously BEC Preliminary pass/pass with merit) |
160 (minimum of 160 for each part) or BEC Vantage (Grade C) |
169 (minimum of 160 for each part) or BEC Vantage (Grade B) |
180 (minimum of 160 or 169 for each part, depending on course) or BEC Higher (Grade C) or Vantage (Grade A) |
185 (minimum of 169 or 180 for each part, depending on course) or BEC Higher (Grade B) |
|
IGCSE EFL (English as a first language) |
D |
C/4 |
C/4 |
C/4 |
C/4 |
|
IGCSE ESL (English as a second language) |
D |
C/4 |
C/4 |
C/4 |
C/4 |
|
B2 First (formerly FCE) |
140-159 (a minimum of 140 for each sub-score) (Pass/Pass for previous BEC Preliminary) |
160 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score) (C old test) |
169 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score, depending on course) (B old test) |
180 (a minimum of 160 or 169 for each sub-score, depending on course) (A old test) |
|
|
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) |
N/A |
160 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score) (D old test) |
169 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score, depending on course) |
180 (a minimum of 160 or 169 for each sub-score, depending on course) (C old test) |
185 (a minimum of 169 or 180 for each sub-score, depending on course) |
|
C2 Proficiency (CPE) |
N/A |
160 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score) |
169 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score, depending on course) |
180 (a minimum of 160 or 169 for each sub-score, depending on course) |
185 (a minimum of 169 or 180 for each sub-score, depending on course) |
|
International Legal English Certificate - ILEC/ International Certificate of Financial English - ICFE |
N/A |
160 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score) (B2 Pass) |
169 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score, depending on course)(C1 Pass) |
180 (a minimum of 160 or 169 for each sub-score, depending on course)(C1 Pass) |
185 (a minimum of 169 or 180 for each sub-score, depending on course) (C1 Pass with Merit) |
|
International Education English O'level |
D |
C |
C |
C |
C |
|
Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in First Language English |
D |
C |
C |
C |
C |
English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.
View your course page
for more information.Please contact
for more information.
GCSE
|
IELTS |
|
|---|---|
| Pre-sessional English only |
4.0+ |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
5.5 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
6.0 |
|
6.5 |
|
|
7.0 |
|
|
GCSE |
|
| Pre-sessional English only |
D/3 |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
C-A or 4-9 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
C-A or 4-9 |
|
C-A or 4-9 |
|
|
C-A or 4-9 |
|
|
GCSE, IGCSE & AQA Level 1/2 English Language |
|
| Pre-sessional English only |
D |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
C |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
C-A |
|
C-A |
|
|
C-A |
|
|
GCSE combined language and literature |
|
| Pre-sessional English only |
D |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
C |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
C |
|
C |
|
|
C |
|
| Pre-sessional English only | Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IELTS |
4.0+ |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
|
GCSE |
D/3 |
C-A or 4-9 |
C-A or 4-9 |
C-A or 4-9 |
C-A or 4-9 |
|
GCSE, IGCSE & AQA Level 1/2 English Language |
D |
C |
C-A |
C-A |
C-A |
|
GCSE combined language and literature |
D |
C |
C |
C |
C |
English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.
View your course page
for more information.Please contact
for more information.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
|
IELTS |
|
|---|---|
| Pre-sessional English only |
4.0+ |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
5.5 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
6.0 |
|
6.5 |
|
|
7.0 |
|
|
IB Higher and Standard A |
|
| Pre-sessional English only |
2+ |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
HL or SL 3 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
HL or SL 4 |
|
HL or SL 4 |
|
|
HL or SL 4 |
|
|
IB Higher B |
|
| Pre-sessional English only |
2+ |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
HL 3 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
HL 4 |
|
HL 4 |
|
|
HL 4 |
|
|
IB Standard B |
|
| Pre-sessional English only |
2+ |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
SL 4 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
SL 5 |
|
SL 5 |
|
|
SL 5 |
|
| Pre-sessional English only | Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IELTS |
4.0+ |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
|
IB Higher and Standard A |
2+ |
HL or SL 3 |
HL or SL 4 |
HL or SL 4 |
HL or SL 4 |
|
IB Higher B |
2+ |
HL 3 |
HL 4 |
HL 4 |
HL 4 |
|
IB Standard B |
2+ |
SL 4 |
SL 5 |
SL 5 |
SL 5 |
English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.
View your course page
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Michigan Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE)
|
IELTS |
|
|---|---|
| Pre-Sessional English only |
4.0+ |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
5.5 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
6.0 |
|
6.5 |
|
|
7.0 |
|
|
ECPE |
|
| Pre-Sessional English only |
N/A |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
Low Pass (a minimum of 650 for each part) |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
Pass (minimum of 650 for each part) |
|
Pass (minimum of 650 or 750 for each part, depending on course) |
|
|
Honors (minimum of 750 or 840, depending on course) |
|
| Pre-Sessional English only | Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IELTS |
4.0+ |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
|
ECPE |
N/A |
Low Pass (a minimum of 650 for each part) |
Pass (minimum of 650 for each part) |
Pass (minimum of 650 or 750 for each part, depending on course) |
Honors (minimum of 750 or 840, depending on course) |
English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.
View your course page
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for more information.
TOEFL
|
IELTS |
|
|---|---|
| Pre-Sessional English only |
4.0+ |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
5.5 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
6.0 |
|
6.5 |
|
|
7.0 |
|
|
iBT
iBT at home
iBT paper based |
|
| Pre-Sessional English only |
49+ (min R10, L10, S16, W13) |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
71 (min R18, L17, S20, W17) |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
77 (min R18, L17, S20, W17 - depending on course) |
|
90 (min R18, L17, S20, W17, or min 20 in all subscores - depending on course) |
|
|
98 (min 20, 23, or 25 in all subscores - depending on course ) |
|
|
ITP Plus for China (interviews are checked by Brunel) |
|
| Pre-Sessional English only |
460 (min L47, R48, W32) |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
543 (min L54, R56, W53) |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
580 (min L54, R56, W53) |
|
610 (min L54, R56, W53, S55, or L59, R59, W60, S60 - depending on course) |
|
|
627 (L59, R59, W60, S60, or min L63, R64, W64, S65 - depending on course) |
|
| Pre-Sessional English only | Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IELTS |
4.0+ |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
|
iBT
iBT at home
iBT paper based |
49+ (min R10, L10, S16, W13) |
71 (min R18, L17, S20, W17) |
77 (min R18, L17, S20, W17 - depending on course) |
90 (min R18, L17, S20, W17, or min 20 in all subscores - depending on course) |
98 (min 20, 23, or 25 in all subscores - depending on course ) |
|
ITP Plus for China (interviews are checked by Brunel) |
460 (min L47, R48, W32) |
543 (min L54, R56, W53) |
580 (min L54, R56, W53) |
610 (min L54, R56, W53, S55, or L59, R59, W60, S60 - depending on course) |
627 (L59, R59, W60, S60, or min L63, R64, W64, S65 - depending on course) |
English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.
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for more information.
Duolingo - No longer accepted as of 06.09.2022 (current unconditional offers will be honoured).
Duolingo - No longer accepted as of 06.09.2022 (current unconditional offers will be honoured).
LanguageCert SELT (UKVI approved for Student Visa)
|
IELTS |
|
|---|---|
| Pre-Sessional English only |
4.0+ |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
5.5 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
6.0 |
|
6.5 |
|
|
7.0 |
|
|
LanguageCert |
|
| Pre-Sessional English only |
B1 Achiever - Pass (min 33/50 for each part) |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
B2 Communicator Pass (min 33/50 for each part) |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
B2 Communicator Pass (min 36/50 for each part) |
|
C1 Expert Pass (min 33/50 for each part) |
|
|
C1 Expert Pass (min 33/50 for each part) |
|
| Pre-Sessional English only | Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IELTS |
4.0+ |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
|
LanguageCert |
B1 Achiever - Pass (min 33/50 for each part) |
B2 Communicator Pass (min 33/50 for each part) |
B2 Communicator Pass (min 36/50 for each part) |
C1 Expert Pass (min 33/50 for each part) |
C1 Expert Pass (min 33/50 for each part) |
English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.
View your course page
for more information.Please contact
for more information.
LanguageCert IESOL (for September 2023 and January 2024)
| IELTS | |
|---|---|
| Pre-Sessional English only |
4.0+ |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
5.5 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
6.0 |
|
6.5 |
|
|
7.0 |
|
| LanguageCert | |
| Pre-Sessional English only |
B1 Achiever - Pass (min 33/50 for each part) |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
B2 Communicator Pass (min 33/50 for each part) |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
B2 Communicator Pass (min 36/50 for each part) |
|
C1 Expert Pass (min 33/50 for each part) |
|
|
C1 Expert Pass (min 33/50 for each part) |
|
| Pre-Sessional English only | Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS |
4.0+ |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
| LanguageCert |
B1 Achiever - Pass (min 33/50 for each part) |
B2 Communicator Pass (min 33/50 for each part) |
B2 Communicator Pass (min 36/50 for each part) |
C1 Expert Pass (min 33/50 for each part) |
C1 Expert Pass (min 33/50 for each part) |
English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.
View your course page
for more information.Please contact
for more information.
City & Guilds ESOL, IESOL adn SESOL
|
IELTS |
|
|---|---|
| Pre-Sessional English only |
4.0+ |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
5.5 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
6.0 |
|
6.5 |
|
|
7.0 |
|
|
ESOL, IESOL and SESOL |
|
| Pre-Sessional English only |
Achiever B1 (pass) |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
Communicator B2 (pass) |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
Communicator B2 (first class pass) |
|
Expert C1 (pass) |
|
|
Expert C1 (first class pass) |
|
| Pre-Sessional English only | Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IELTS |
4.0+ |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
|
ESOL, IESOL and SESOL |
Achiever B1 (pass) |
Communicator B2 (pass) |
Communicator B2 (first class pass) |
Expert C1 (pass) |
Expert C1 (first class pass) |
English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.
View your course page
for more information.Please contact
for more information.
European Baccalaureate Year 7 (Except English Language 4)
|
IELTS |
|
|---|---|
| Pre-Sessional English only |
4.0+ |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
5.5 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
6.0 |
|
6.5 |
|
|
7.0 |
|
|
European Baccalaureate 7 |
|
| Pre-Sessional English only |
N/A |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
English Language I and II grade 5.5; English Language III grade 6 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
English Language I and II grade 6; English Language III grade 7 |
|
English Language I and II grade 6; English Language III grade 7 |
|
|
English Language I and II grade 7; English Language III grade 7.5 |
|
| Pre-Sessional English only | Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IELTS |
4.0+ |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
|
European Baccalaureate 7 |
N/A |
English Language I and II grade 5.5; English Language III grade 6 |
English Language I and II grade 6; English Language III grade 7 |
English Language I and II grade 6; English Language III grade 7 |
English Language I and II grade 7; English Language III grade 7.5 |
English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.
View your course page
for more information.Please contact
for more information.
French Baccalaureate
|
IELTS |
|
|---|---|
| Pre-Sessional English only |
4.0+ |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
5.5 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
6.0 |
|
6.5 |
|
|
7.0 |
|
|
French Baccalaureate |
|
| Pre-Sessional English only |
N/A |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
10 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
10 |
|
12 |
|
|
13 |
|
| Pre-Sessional English only | Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IELTS |
4.0+ |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
|
French Baccalaureate |
N/A |
10 |
10 |
12 |
13 |
English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.
View your course page
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GCE (O'level)
|
IELTS |
|
|---|---|
| Pre-Sessional English only |
4.0+ |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
5.5 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
6.0 |
|
6.5 |
|
|
7.0 |
|
|
GCE |
|
| Pre-Sessional English only |
D |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
C/4 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
C |
|
C |
|
|
C |
|
| Pre-Sessional English only | Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IELTS |
4.0+ |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
|
GCE |
D |
C/4 |
C |
C |
C |
English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.
View your course page
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NATO Stanag
|
IELTS |
|
|---|---|
| Pre-Sessional English only |
4.0+ |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
5.5 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
6.0 |
|
6.5 |
|
|
7.0 |
|
|
NATO Stanag |
|
| Pre-Sessional English only |
3333 |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
4444 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
4444 |
|
4444 |
|
|
4444 |
|
| Pre-Sessional English only | Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IELTS |
4.0+ |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
|
NATO Stanag |
3333 |
4444 |
4444 |
4444 |
4444 |
English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.
View your course page
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PSI Services: Skills for English UKVI
|
IELTS |
|
|---|---|
| Pre-Sessional English only |
4.0+ |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
5.5 |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
6.0 |
|
6.5 |
|
|
7.0 |
|
|
Skills for English |
|
| Pre-Sessional English only |
B1 (Lower Intermediate) Code: 4SB1 or B1 Pass with Merit Code: 4SB1+ (pass for each part) |
| Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
B2 Upper Intermediate Code: 4SB2 (pass for each part) |
|
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
B2 Upper Intermediate Code: 4SB2 (pass for each part) |
|
B2 + Upper Intermediate Code: 4SB2+ (B2 Pass with Merit) (pass for each part) |
|
|
C1 (Expert) Code: 4SBC1 (pass for each part) |
|
| Pre-Sessional English only | Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IELTS |
4.0+ |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
|
Skills for English |
B1 (Lower Intermediate) Code: 4SB1 or B1 Pass with Merit Code: 4SB1+ (pass for each part) |
B2 Upper Intermediate Code: 4SB2 (pass for each part) |
B2 Upper Intermediate Code: 4SB2 (pass for each part) |
B2 + Upper Intermediate Code: 4SB2+ (B2 Pass with Merit) (pass for each part) |
C1 (Expert) Code: 4SBC1 (pass for each part) |
English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.
View your course page
for more information.Please contact
for more information.
Kaplan International Tools For English (KITE)
|
IELTS Score Required |
|
|---|---|
|
4.0+ (4.0) |
|
|
Equivalent KITE Score Required |
310 (310) |
|
5.5 (5.5) |
|
|
Equivalent KITE Score Required |
425 (425) |
|
6.0 (5.5) |
|
|
Equivalent KITE Score Required |
458 (425) |
|
6.5 (6.0) |
|
|
Equivalent KITE Score Required |
494 (458) |
|
7.0 (6.5) 7.5 (7.0) |
|
|
Equivalent KITE Score Required |
510 (494) 550 (526) |
|
IELTS Score Required |
Equivalent KITE Score Required |
|---|---|
|
4.0+ (4.0) |
310 (310) |
|
5.5 (5.5) |
425 (425) |
|
6.0 (5.5) |
458 (425) |
|
6.5 (6.0) |
494 (458) |
|
7.0 (6.5) 7.5 (7.0) |
510 (494) 550 (526) |
KITE (Kaplan International Tools for English)
An easy-to-access, online English Language test that can be taken from home.
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