Brunel University London is a public research university located in the Uxbridge area of London, England. It was founded in 1966 and named after the Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. In June 1966, Brunel College of Advanced Technology was awarded a royal charter and became Brunel University. The University conceived a brand of education, and later research, which was overwhelmingly geared towards the needs of industry and, echoing the spirit and vision of its namesake Isambard Kingdom Brunel, it did so with flair and rigor. Brunel's ambition was to equip students for the world of work and to address society’s challenges on a global scale.

The challenges have changed, but the University's aims are as innovative and ambitious as they always were – to develop research and educational programs informed by, and tailor-made for, those who benefit; and to give students the academic education and personal skills needed to become a success in the real world.

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Our course explores the complex relationships between societies and environments that are at the centre of the most important challenges of the 21st Century. We will teach you a broad range of topics, but there are a number of different themes that you can choose to explore across all three years. These include: Urban geography: our modules take full advantage of our London location as well as residential fieldwork in European settings that helps you to understand how modern cities function and how they can change. The postcolonial world and the enduring legacies of European colonialism: we examine geography’s role both contributing to and contesting the colonial project.   Ecological emergency and issues of environmental justice: bringing together the human and physical elements of Geography, you will learn how life on Earth is changing in the Anthropocene period and explore some of the solutions to these challenges. Fieldwork is a key part of the programme, and takes place in the immediate surroundings and further afield. All students will participate in funded residential field trips in both the first and second year that are fully integrated into their studies. These provide opportunities for immersive learning and the development of important transferable skills. Show less

Brunel University London's campus was to be the home of technological education, championing innovation and advancement, and giving the UK the knowledge base it needed to compete on the international stage. True to the words of its Royal Charter, Brunel University continues to lead and innovate with new models of research, education and knowledge transfer, placing the needs of society at the heart of its academic activity. The University will build on its heritage of working closely with businesses, governments and the not-for-profit sector to fulfil its mission

BUL will establish strategic partnerships and commercial ventures to strengthen its position and support the University’s long-term sustainability. The University aims to be at the pinnacle of technology universities in the UK and firmly established in the top tier internationally of this special group of institutions. The success will be a tribute to the institutions' students and staff, who will share this vision and work as one to achieve it

 

Mission

To bring benefit to society through excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer.

Values

• Open and honest

We work to high ethical standards, and are transparent in our dealings and decisions

• Fair and inclusive

We treat everyone with dignity and respect; we all have the same opportunity to succeed

• Determined

We are purposeful and agile in a changing world and work in innovative ways to achieve our goals

• Focused on excellence

We always aim to achieve the best and we value and reward excellence

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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