University of Buckingham, details of Buckingham university

University of Buckingham

Scores

• Student satisfaction              4.3
• Research assessment         n/a
• Student/staff ratio                  1:8.4
• Completion                             n/a
• Good honours                      45.1
• Graduate prospects            90.9
• Entry standards                 238.7

The University of Buckingham does not appear in the League Table because of incomplete data.

History

• The University of Buckingham admitted its first students in 1976 and now has 1010 students from over 80 different countries.
• It is unique amongst British universities, receiving no state funding and using its independence to pioneer a distinctive approach to higher education.
• It offers traditional three year degrees in two years providing small-group Oxbridge-style teaching.    

Location and Transport

• Rural setting within small market town.
• Mid England position within easy reach of M1 and M40.
• Set midway between Milton Keynes and Oxford with good transport links.

Accommodation

• All university accommodation is within campus, non-smoking & furnished.
• Guaranteed accommodation to all first year students with variety of types.
• Sufficient accommodation for over 50% of student population.
• Accommodation costs vary between £74 and £127 per week.
• For more information on accommodation at the University of Buckingham, click here.
  
  

Entry standards

• Average of 280 A-level points.
• All UK-based applicants requested to attend an interview.
• Performance at interview can affect final points offer.
• For more information on entry standards at the University of Buckingham, click here.

Bursaries and Scholarships

• For information on bursaries and scholarships at the University of Buckingham, click here.

Student Mix

• Men:women 4:3.
• 63% students from overseas.
• Applications to places ratio 10:1.

Course Flexibility

• Degree programmes may be structured as i) major/minor, ii) joint honours, iii) combined honours, and iv) single honours, offering an unusual degree of flexibility.
• Although degree programmes are typically 2-year, 8-term programmes, some subjects, e.g. Economics, are available as a 3-year programme, with September entry.
• Honours degrees are completed in two years.

Teaching standards 

• Buckingham has come top in the UK National Student Survey (NSS) in 2006, 2007 and 2008.

Research standards 

• In 2006 significant grants and research contracts were secured for metabolic research (diabetes and obesity), and research in applied computing, education policy, and law.
• Research-generated income represented almost 10% of the university's turnover last year. 

Academic strengths

• Small size and favourable staff:student ratio(1:8.4). 
• The university offers a high degree of personal attention to its students, both academic and personal, reflected in more contact hours and small group tutorials.

Student facilities, including Library and Computing

• IT spend per student in the top five in the country.
• Internet access from every bedroom in halls.

Disability services

• For information on the disability services at the university, telephone +44 (0)1280 820200, email or visit the website.

Students' Union

• Students' Union Executive serves a six-month term of office with elections held in March and August. 
• Affiliated to the Students' Union are several societies, including the Law Society, Christian Union, Islamic Society, Newspaper Society, plus cultural societies. 
• The Union organizes weekly events – quizzes, live music nights and themed parties. Annually they host the Graduation Ball, Rag Week and the annual Duck Race.
• For more information on the Students' Union at the University of Buckingham, click here.

Sport

• The annual Chancellor's Cup is contested between the University's Schools. There are regular team and individual competitions.
• Classes include Pilates, kick boxing, Taekwondo, Tai Chi, tennis, golf and yoga.
• Fitness Centre equipped with cv equipment, fixed resistance stations, free weights.  Open 24/7. Personal trainers available.
• For more information on sport at the University of Buckingham, click here.

Recent/prospective new builds

• Building stock is being consolidated with the emphasis on refurbishment of existing buildings.

Availability of part-time work

• The university employs students in the library on a part time basis, usually during term time but can include work during vacation.
• Click here for more information on part-time work while studying at the University of Buckingham.

For further information

• www.buckingham.ac.uk
• info@buckingham.ac.uk
• The University of Buckingham, Hunter Street, Buckingham MK18 1EG        
• +44 (0)1280 814080
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