Electronic and Computer Engine - Brunel Universi

Tuition Fee

USD 24,949

Per year

Start Date

Medium of studying

On campus

Duration

73 months

Program Facts

About Program

About University

Admission Requirements

Program Facts

Program Details

Degree

PhD

Major

Computer Engineering | Computer Science | Software Engineering

Area of study

Information and Communication Technologies

Education type

On campus

Timing

Full time

Course Language

English

Tuition Fee

Average International Tuition Fee

USD 24,949

Intakes

Program start date	Application deadline
2023-04-24	-
2023-09-19	-
2024-01-09	-

About Program

Program Overview

Research profile

The Electronic and Electrical Engineering degrees offer a wide range of research disciplines, related to Electronic, Wireless Communications, Satellite Communication, Measurement and Instrumentation, Control Systems, Robotics, Image and Signal Processing, Artificial Intelligence Applications such as Modelling, Features Extraction, Classification, Optimisation, Scheduling, Navigation and other applications, Information Engineering, and Computer Networks. The research is conducted in a highly stimulating academic environment which can be categorised within the research groups, namely Electronics Systems Research, Sensors and Measurement, Power Systems, Wireless and Computer Communication. The Department enjoys an international reputation for its work and prides itself in allowing students the freedom to realise their maximum potential.

Find out about the exciting research we do in this area. Browse profiles of our experts, discover the research groups and their inspirational research activities you too could be part of. We’ve also made available extensive reading materials published by our academics and PhD students.

Learn more about research in this area.

Browse the work of subject-relevant research groups

AI Social and Digital Innovation

Computer Science for Social Good

Electronic Systems

Brunel Software Engineering Lab

Institute of Digital Futures

Computational Biology

Interactive Multimedia Systems

Brunel Interdisciplinary Power Systems

Sensors and Instrumentation

Human Computer Interaction

Intelligent Data Analysis

Digital Economy

Media Communication

Digital Manufacturing

Modelling and Simulation

Intelligent Digital Economy and Society

Smart Technology Advancements in Health and Rehabilitation

Wireless Network and Communication

You can explore our campus and facilities for yourself by taking our virtual tour.

Program Outline

Research journey

This course can be studied 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time, starting in January. Or this course can be studied 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time, starting in October. Or this course can be studied 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time, starting in April.

Find out about what progress might look like at each stage of study here: Research degree progress structure.

Careers and your future

You will receive tailored careers support during your PhD and for up to three years after you complete your research at Brunel. We encourage you to actively engage in career planning and managing your personal development right from the start of your research, even (or perhaps especially) if you don't yet have a career path in mind. Our careers provision includes online information and advice, one-to-one consultations and a range of events and workshops. The Professional Development Centre runs a varied programme of careers events throughout the academic year. These include industry insight sessions, recruitment fairs, employer pop-ups and skills workshops.

In addition, where available, you may be able to undertake some paid work as we recognise that teaching and learning support duties represent an important professional and career development opportunity.

Find out more.

Find a supervisor

Our researchers create knowledge and advance understanding, and equip versatile doctoral researchers with the confidence to apply what they have learnt for the benefit of society. Find out more about working with the Supervisory Team.

You are welcome to approach your potential supervisor directly to discuss your research interests. Search for expert supervisors for your chosen field of research.

While we welcome applications from students with a clear direction for their research, you can also choose one of our selected project topics:

PhD topics

While we welcome applications from student with a clear direction for their research, we are providing you with some ideas for your chosen field of research:

A Machine Learning Approach for Migrating to Microservices, supervised by Nour Ali

Additive manufacturing and sustainability, supervised by Eujin Pei

Advanced planar MIMO sparse imaging for target detection, supervised by Hongying Meng and Shaoqing Hu

AI for power management of a domestic district integrated energy system, supervised by Maysam Abbod

AI system for Vehicle to Grid power management, supervised by Maysam Abbod

Automatic computational fluid-dynamics, supervised by James Tyacke

Autonomous robots for non-disruptive inspection of utility and sewage systems, supervised by Md Nazmul Huda

Brain wave analysis and modelling with graph signal processing, supervised by Nikolaos Boulgouris

Building Information Model Development Using Generative Adversarial Networks, supervised by Michael Rustell and Tatiana Kalganova

Can AI based robot car win the race, supervised by Dong Zhang

CFD modelling of plasma flow control, supervised by James Tyacke

Circular economy in electricity networks with high penetration of renewable energy and flexibility provisions from end-of-life EV storage, supervised by Ioana Pisica

Cultivating virtual embodiment using non-invasive brain stimulation, supervised by Monica Pereira and Nadine Aburumman

Deep Learning for Medical Imaging, supervised by Yongmin Li

Deep learning-based autonomous diagnosis of gastrointestinal tract cancers, supervised by Md Nazmul Huda

Design and Development of a Capsule Robot for Medical Applications, supervised by Md Nazmul Huda

Design, development, and optimisation of a six-legged robot for hybrid walking and manipulation in challenging environments, supervised by Mingfeng Wang

Developing a device for marine life and water quality monitoring, supervised by Gera Troisi

Developing computational models to understand the evolution of bidirectional catalysts in biology, supervised by Sarath Dantu

Development of personalised services and applications for healthcare, supervised by Fotios Spyridonis, George Ghinea, Zidong Wang and Xiaohui Liu

Development of resilient hospitals through enhanced built environment design and research, supervised by Kangkang Tang

Digital Stone: Robotic Construction of a Masonry Arch Bridge, supervised by Michael Rustell and Tatiana Kalganova

Disruptive Digital Experiences, supervised by Harry Agius and Damon Daylamani-Zad

Distributed energy resources optimisation, supervised by Maysam Abbod

Energy and CO2 Awareness during Software Design and Development, supervised by Nour Ali

Explaining model decisions through dialogue, supervised by Isabel Sassoon

Exploring the potential of serious games to enhance user engagement with real-world applications, supervised by Fotios Spyridonis and Damon Daylamani-Zad

Fast implementation of Deep Neural Networks for IoT devices, supervised by Lu Gan

Intelligent, Interpretable and Adaptive Design of Steel Structures using Deep Learning and NLP, supervised by Michael Rustell and Tatiana Kalganova

IoT techniques for disaster prediction and prevention, supervised by Take Itagaki

Large Language Models (LLM) for Automated Finite Element Analysis, supervised by Michael Rustell and Tatiana Kalganova

Machine learning approaches in health data science for risk prediction of cardiovascular diseases, supervised by Raha Pazoki

Machine learning for natural language modelling and processing, supervised by Nikolaos Boulgouris

Machine learning for sustainable transportation systems, supervised by Muhammad Shafique

Medical image segmentation and classification, supervised by Maysam Abbod

Metasurfaces for smart environments, supervised by Nila Nilavalan

MIMO antenna array for 5G handset applications, supervised by Nila Nilavalan and Shaoqing Hu

Natural Language Processing for Business Intelligence, supervised by Yongmin Li

Real-time Visual and Haptic Feedback of Grasping Movements in Virtual Reality, supervised by Nadine Aburumman

Study of stray current induced corrosion in railway construction, supervised by Kangkang Tang

Swarm of multiple co-operative and autonomous low-cost robots for search and rescue, supervised by Md Nazmul Huda

Use of Large Language Models (LLM) as a Structural Engineering Design Assistant, supervised by Michael Rustell and Tatiana Kalganova

User experience in Extended Reality environments and applications, supervised by Fotios Spyridonis and Damon Daylamani-Zad

Using deep learning for weed detection, supervised by Tatiana Kalganova

Using Machine Learning to Simulate Macroscopic phenomena for Fluid Dynamics, supervised by Nadine Aburumman

About University

PhD

Masters

Bachelors

Diploma

Foundation

Courses

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:

Student Services:

Professional Development Centre:

Student Life and Campus Experience:

Brunel University London has a single-site campus, offering a vibrant and diverse student community. Students can expect:

Accommodation:

Sport:

Student Life:

Shops, Restaurants, and Bars:

Key Reasons to Study There:

Practical Learning:

World-Class Research:

Vibrant Campus Life:

Excellent Location:

Academic Programs:

Brunel University London offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:

Business, Arts, and Social Sciences:

Engineering, Design, and Physical Sciences:

Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences:

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.
Brunel University London has a strong alumni network.
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:

Total programs

357

Average ranking globally

#446

Average ranking in the country

#38

Admission Requirements

The general University entrance requirement for registration for a research degree is normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (1st or 2:1).

An interview will be required as part of the admissions process and will be conducted by at least two academic staff members remotely via MS Teams, Zoom, or face to face.

Applicants will be required to submit a personal statement and a research statement.

Please contact your proposed supervisor, where possible, to receive feedback and guidance on your research statement before submitting it. Learn how to prepare a research statement here.

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 our

pre-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:

IELTS (Academic) for UKVI SELT (minimum of IELTS 4 for overall and sub-scores)

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT (B1 level or above, Pass overall and 33 for each part)

Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) (Ievel 1 or above, both modules)

Pearson PTE Academic UKVI (43 for each part)

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)

, and

Pearson PTE Academic

. For further details,

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.

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
4.0 to 5.0
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (PBC)	5.5
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (PBC) /Brunel degree programmes	6.0
	6.5
	7.0
(Minimum 4 in all subscores)
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (PBC)	(Minimum 5.5 in all subscores)
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)
	(Minimum 5.5 to 7.0 in all subscores, depending on course)

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 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)


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
Pre-sessional English only	ISE I with pass or higher in all parts
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)	ISE II with pass in all parts
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/Brunel degree programmes	ISE III with pass in all parts
	ISE III with pass in all parts
	ISE IV with pass in all parts

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 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)

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)

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.

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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.

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for more information.

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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.

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for more information.

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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.

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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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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)

English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.

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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.

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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.

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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 7; English Language III grade 7.5

English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.

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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

English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.

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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

C/4

English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.

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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

English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.

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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

B1 Pass with Merit Code: 4SB1+

(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.

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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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