Singapore, 13 May 2003

Informatics Computer Studies Graduates Rejoice - Oxford Brookes University is within Top 10 for Graduate Employment!

Oxford Brookes has taken the eighth position in a new table aimed at distinguishing universities whose graduates gain “graduate-type” employment. The “best for jobs” category is contained within the Times Good University Guide published today (Wednesday 7 May). Overall the university has moved three points up the league of Britain’s top 100 universities. At number 48 in the league, Brookes has out-performed many old institutions and has maintained its position as “top new university” for the eighth year in a row.

“This is the first time that the column on graduate destinations in the Times Good University Guide distinguishes those who leave university for ‘graduate-type’ jobs from those who don’t. I am delighted that we are in eighth place in the ‘best for jobs’ category,“ said Oxford Brookes University Chancellor Jon Snow. Garnering a high of 82 percent in efficiency graduate destinations, where it means the percentage of graduates in graduate-level jobs or graduate-track employment as a proportion of all graduates with a known destination.

In 2002, and the preceding 6 years, The Times newspaper’s Good University Guide ranked Oxford Brookes University overall or joint top of the new universities in the UK since it’s founding in 1928. Degrees awarded by Oxford Brookes, which is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), are recognised worldwide, and its Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme enables students to transfer credit to Oxford Brookes or take credit back to their home institution after studying at Oxford Brookes.

Informatics with Oxford Brookes University (OBU) is proud to offer graduates of Informatics Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies progression into Oxford Brookes University final year degree in any of the following:

*Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing and Information Systems
*Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing and Software Engineering
*Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Systems and Software Engineering

“After completing my Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies in 2001, I wanted to advance my career opportunities and I chose to enroll with the Oxford Brookes University degree course offered by Informatics.” said Mr Nagendra Singh, First Class Honours graduate in February 2003 in Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Information Systems and Software Engineering from OBU. “I had no problems in gaining good employment opportunities. The entire progress of the course had affirmed my belief that I had made an excellent choice to continue my higher education with Informatics,” commented Mr Singh.

In addition to the recent ranks, Oxford Brookes also belted titles:

“One of the United Kingdom’s most successful new universities”

“Voted the best new university for the seventh year running, in The Times Good University Guide (published 10th May 2002)”

“Entered the Times list of Britain’s top 50 institutions in 2001”

“Voted top new university in The Sunday Times University League Table 2001”

Scored particularly highly for teaching, graduate employability, research and industry links

Experience the Higher Education progression pathway with Informatics and gain entry to the top 10 universities for graduate employment with Oxford Brookes University today.

For more information on the Oxford Brookes University news: please visit http://www.brookes.ac.uk/news/07_05_03.html

For more information on Times Good University Guide, please visit: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/section/0,,716,00.html