Buckinghamshire New University

A great environment for learning

Learning in an inspiring, friendly and well-equipped university makes a huge difference. That’s why Bucks New University has invested GBP 100 million into its campuses.

Attractive convenient locations 

Students will be studying either in Buckinghamshire, at the High Wycombe or Aylesbury Campuses, or at the university’s London Campus, based in Uxbridge.

Frequent and fast connections to London give students easy access to 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.

Career-focused courses

From working on live project briefs to taking part in placements and industry visits, its courses are designed to help prepare students for a rewarding career.

Academics who know their field

Its team of academics will share their experiences with students, giving insights into the world of work and industry.

School of Art, Design & Performance

Students at Bucks can benefit from the university’s impressive industry contacts, providing them with direct access to guest lectures, live project briefs, masterclasses and an invaluable range of networking opportunities.

School of Aviation and Security

The School of Aviation and Security is professionally orientated, offering a well-established, inspiring mix of courses and deep sector expertise that are designed to give its graduates a head start in their chosen careers. The staff maintain close involvement in their specialist fields, allowing them to keep pace with the dynamic changes and challenges of today’s working world.

School of Business Law & Computing

This school’s vocational courses are developed with industry and designed to meet the rigorous expectations of the relevant professional bodies. Bucks students will work with academics who stay closely involved in their sectors and specialisms, keeping updated with industry trends. They use their experiences and external activities to keep the university’s courses fresh and relevant.

School of Media & Creative Industries

The School of Media & Creative Industries offers courses with the perfect blend of creative practice and professional development. The school links curricular projects with major partners, and students will have plenty of opportunities to work with some exciting industry names. The school has a team of specialist staff, many of whom have worked in the industry or continue to still work in the field.

School of Nursing & Allied Health

Through the School of Nursing & Allied Health, the university works with the NHS, private and independent sector to produce competent and dynamic graduates. Bucks New University has a long history of training nurses and operating department practitioners, giving them the skills- and practice-based experience they need to provide excellent patient care. Students benefit from state-of-the-art simulation facilities, where its students hone their skills and get ready for practice.

School of Health Care & Social Work

This school offers professionally focused courses to help students enter, or progress in, health and social care roles. The school structures student learning around their present or future employment, and develops the content of its courses with close input from employers to keep in touch with industry needs.

School of Human & Social Sciences

Most of these courses within the School of Human and Social Sciences are professionally accredited, approved and regulated by bodies such as the Health and Care Professions Council, the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, the British Psychological Society, and The Society of Sports Therapists. Students also benefit from impressive industry links and facilities, including the Human Performance, Exercise and Wellbeing Centre and the Psychology labs.

Bucks New University has invested in top-class facilities across its campuses to support students’ learning as well as their social life. Students can let their creativity run wild in art, drama, dance and music studios. They can hone their skills in the university’s production and photography suites, and get hands-on experience in the healthcare simulation labs.

Highlights of the university’s facilities include:

• An Elite S812 flight simulator - Pilot training students use this dual pilot simulator, to develop and progress vital skills, such as instrument and cross-country flying.
• An onsite gym - The latest equipment and technology along with discounted membership for students makes it easy to stay fit and healthy.
• The Gateway Library - Spread across four floors, the university’s impressive library offers Wi-Fi, computer suites, flexible study rooms and generous opening hours.
• Nursing and healthcare simulation suites - Students regularly spend time in these areas, to practice technical skills and use the newest technologies, in a safe and supportive environment.
• Human Performance, Exercise and Wellbeing Centre - the centre comprises of a Human Performance Laboratory (HPL) and Sports and Wellbeing Clinic, bringing together teaching, research and enterprise across health, sport, exercise and wellbeing.

Self-funded international students paying overseas fees may qualify for the Bucks New University’s Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship.

Bucks New University also offers some scholarships and bursaries for overseas students, to help with the costs of studying in the UK. View more details on these scholarships and bursaries on offer.

If students need extra financial help in addition to any monetary support they may already have gained for their studies, they can contact the students’ union advice centre.

Coming to university is always a big move. At Bucks, settling into the new surrounding will be easy, with the university’s range of comfortable halls of residence in High Wycombe; Hughenden Park Student Village, Windsor House and Brook Street.

All halls have 24-hour security, high speed internet and laundry facilities on site. And, if they are full-time, first-year students, Bucks guarantees them a place in one of its halls for September.

Students will find the university’s impressive campuses in 3 towns just outside London. Wherever the students are based, they will have endless places to explore and great travel links to the rest of the UK and beyond.

Bucks New University’s free bus service makes it easy to travel between its High Wycombe and Uxbridge campuses. It also means students can make the most of the students’ union, gym and events on the High Wycombe campus.

Based in Buckinghamshire or West London, students will be able to enjoy the buzz of London without the stress and cost of living there – they can simply hop on a direct train or tube. It is also easy to visit other great cities like Oxford, Windsor and Birmingham. The major London airports, such as Heathrow Airport, are also nearby.

High Wycombe

High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire, is the university’s main campus, home to the top three students’ union in the UK (NSS 2020), and only a 25-minute train journey away from the bright lights of London.

Uxbridge

Students based at the University’s Uxbridge Campus, in West London, can grab their Oyster card, walk five minutes to the tube and jump on the Metropolitan and Piccadilly Line to central London.

Aylesbury Vale

Aylesbury Vale, also in Buckinghamshire, is a town that’s safe and friendly. It might seem quieter than the university’s other campuses, but there’s plenty to do. When they crave the city hustle and bustle, students can catch a direct train to London Marylebone.