Buckinghamshire New University
Buckinghamshire New University
“Shortlisted in the International category of WhatUni Students’ Choice Awards 2019’’
Overview
With a rich 125-year history, Buckinghamshire New University offers high quality, employment-focused degree programmes in a wide range of subject areas, from pilot training to business, and nursing and healthcare to art, design and creativity.
Buckinghamshire New University won a Silver Award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2018, reflecting their supportive learning community for its students with small class sizes, highly interactive teaching and focused career-related studies.
But studying at Bucks at isn’t only about earning a degree. It’s about diving into new experiences, finding and exploring new passions, making new friends and becoming part of a multicultural community.
When students come to Buckinghamshire New University, they will be staying in one of the three University’s locations: High Wycombe, Uxbridge or Aylesbury. The students will find welcoming, safe communities and plenty of entertainment around to keep them busy.
Career Prospects
The University’s industry links helps students remain up-to-date with the latest industry trends and ensure that teaching approaches are industry-led. Bucks is a Placement Plus university. So, whatever degree students select there’ll be plenty of industry-relevant opportunities on offer, to help students get into their chosen field. Bucks prepares students for work beforehand, with special skills for work training, further boosting their CV and building skills employers will value.
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Student services & facilities
Facilities
Buckinghamshire New University has the equipment to set students on their way to success whatever their degree choice is. The University has invested in impressive facilities so, when students graduate, their knowledge and experience will be up-to-date. From a flight simulator to a hospital clinic, or mixing desk to design studios, future employers will see that Buckinghamshire New University graduates know their way around already.
Student Support
The student support services run on campus and ensures that the transition to University runs smoothly. No matter the question or problem, students can rest assured that someone will be there to help.
Also, students will experience the support of the University’s Students’ Union which has been voted number one in the UK for representing students’ academic interests in the 2018 NSS (National Student Survey). So whatever activities students are into, they’ll find a club, society or team to be part of! Not to mention countless other opportunities they can get involved in outside the courses, like volunteering, skills workshops and varied other events. Plus, thanks to the Big Deal scheme, all clubs, societies and activities at Buckinghamshire New University are free!
Campuses
Location
Students can study at one of the three main locations, either in beautiful Buckinghamshire (High Wycombe or Aylesbury) or in vibrant Middlesex (Uxbridge). Frequent and fast connections to London give students easy access to the thrills and bustle of the capital from all campuses, without the high living costs. All of the locations are close to train or tube stations. The major London airports, such as Heathrow Airport, are also nearby.
Accommodation
First year full-time students are guarantee a place in one of the comfortable High Wycombe halls. The University also runs an accommodation service that helps students in their search for private rentals, for students that prefer to live off campus. More information can be found in accommodation
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