Brunel is situated on a campus in Uxbridge, on the outskirts of London and just within the M25. After mergers in the 1980s and 90s the university acquired secondary campuses in Runnymede, Twickenham and Osterley which were later sold off to improve facilities at the main campus.
Background and History
Brunel started life when Acton Technical College split into two in 1957 and the Brunel College of Technology was formed with the aim of educating engineers (hence choosing to name the college after Isambard Kingdom Brunel). The University received its charter in 1966 and expanded through mergers onto new campuses. The late 90s and the early 21st century saw a contraction in the number of courses offered as departments were closed to focus on profitable areas of education. The departments of Chemistry, Physics, Material Engineering, Geography and Earth Sciences were all closed during this period.
Location and Accessibility
By Rail: Brunel can be reached on the underground via nearby Uxbridge tube station which is on the Metropolitan and Piccadilly line. National Rail services are available from West Ruislip and West Drayton stations which have bus connections to Uxbridge.
By Road: Junction 16 of the M25 is just a few miles from the campus. Services are also available to Uxbridge bus station.
Most facilities are wheelchair friendly and accommodation is available designed for usage by people with disabilities.
What's on Offer
BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MBA, Graduate (Conversion) Diploma, Graduate Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate, MRes, MPhil, PhD.
Entry Requirements
Brunel has a general policy of at least five passes at GCSE including a C or above in both Maths and English. Individual course requirements vary but include:
Biomedical Science: BBB at A-level, 32 points in the IB or DDD at BTEC
Law: AAB at A-level, 35 points in the IB or D* D* D* at BTEC
History: BBB at A-level, 32 points in the IB or DDD at BTEC