Buckinghamshire New University: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

The infrastructure of Buckinghamshire New University

There are several campuses of the university, each equipped with top-of-the-line amenities for students. The campus in High Wycombe is the main site with design and art working zones, gymnasium, aviation simulator, television studios, and more. The Uxbridge campus offers healthcare and nursing courses while the Aylesbury campus has work-focused programs for students along with apprenticeship programs and more. 

The university is known for its expertise in research and development and is known for its applied research and enterprise workshops along with its support for innovation and entrepreneurship. The university has a solid track record in backing the development of innovative global programs via Erasmus and diverse projects alike. Ongoing research projects span fields like nursing, art and design, health and wellbeing, education, environment, social work and policy, sports, psychology, and more. 

Academics at Buckinghamshire New University

The admission deadline is 26th January. The Buckinghamshire New University admission process involves the following: 

• You have to apply with a statement of intent. 
• Admissions interviews are also required sometimes. 
• Bank statements will be required with a balance of £22,000 (INR 22 lakh) for at least 28 days in succession. 
• You can apply via the UCAS portal or a recruitment agency or online via the university website. 

The Buckinghamshire New University admission requirements include the following: 

• Undergraduate aspirants need to clear Class XII with approximately 65% or higher. 
• GCSE Mathematics Grade C/4 is another requirement. 
• English certificates are not required if students get more than 70% in English in Class XII. 
• Postgraduate aspirants require a bachelor’s degree along with GCSE Mathematics Grade C/4. 
• English certificates are not needed if aspirants get 75% or higher in English in their Class XII. 

There are many university courses spread across schools like aviation and security, art, design and performance, business and law, creative and digital industries, human and social sciences, health care and social work, and nursing, midwifery, and allied health. Popular courses include psychology and criminology, game art, data science, textile design, accounting and finance, diabetes management, and law. 

Academic Calendar of Buckinghamshire New University

Here is the college calendar: 

September 2022 intake

 

 

Event	Dates
Welcome Week (New Students)	Monday 19 September 2022 – Sunday 25 September 2022
Semester 1	Monday 26 September 2022 – Friday 16 December 2022
Christmas Vacation (3 weeks)	Monday 19 December 2022 – Friday 6 January 2023
Semester 1 (continues)	Monday 9 January 2023 – Friday 27 January 2023
Semester 2	Monday 30 January 2023 – Friday 31 March 2023
Easter Vacation (2 weeks)	Monday 3 April 2023 – Friday 14 April 2023
Semester 2 (continues)	Monday 17 April 2023 – Friday 26 May 2023
Graduation week	TBC

 

 

February 2023 Intake

 

 

Event	Dates
Welcome Week (New Students)	Monday 23 January – Friday 27 January 2023
Semester 1	Monday 30 January 2023 – Friday 31 March 2023
Easter Vacation (2 weeks)	Monday 3 April 2023 – Friday 14 April 2023
Semester 1 (continues)	Monday 17 April 2023 – Friday 26 May 2023
Semester 2	TBC

 

 

Extra-Curriculars & Diversity at Buckinghamshire New University

Buckinghamshire New University, UK, is known for its diverse student population along with dedicated support services. There are numerous clubs, societies, and training programs along with events, workshops, and volunteering opportunities offered by the Students Union. There is a 1,100 seater venue for hosting performances and exhibitions along with clubs offering everything from boxing and sports to baking and more. There are sports facilities covering 25 categories and 30 teams. You also get various skill-development workshops for free along with other services. 

Career/Professionals at Buckinghamshire New University

Buckinghamshire New University has its own Student Opportunities and Career Success team for personalized career guidance, options, CV-building, and LinkedIn Profile creation along with enabling access to the new careers portal and answers to queries. The careers portal offers cover letter assistance, industry reports, videos, and several other interactive tools and resources. Employer connections at the university enable assistance for students in terms of placements, graduate roles, part-time or casual employment, projects, and internships. 

The university offers several value-added services to recruiters, helping them advertise their vacancies. It also helps students find jobs and create strategies for the same. It also helps with experience and skill-building along with scaling up the employability quotient. Students get help with their applications along with mentoring, guidance, and advice. The help is the platform that they get for making valuable connections and enhancing their professional networks. 

The university has business partnerships locally and regionally, across a range of sectors and industries. It closely works with our local growth hub, Bucks Business First, to ensure that the courses developed by the university are meeting the needs of Buckinghamshire’s employers. 

The list of famous alumni includes the following names: 

• Jay Blades, television personality, and furniture restorer. 
• Brooke Kinsella, author, and actress. 
• Noel Fielding, actress, and model. 
• Veronica Carlson, actress, and model. 

Financials at Buckinghamshire New University

Tuition fees are charged once each year in the beginning and some courses have extra costs linked to them as well. Tuition fees vary according to the course. Average tuition costs are usually £12,000 (INR 12 lakhs) on average while students should also arrange for living costs of £9,135 (INR 9 lakhs) for a period of 9 months and another extra £1,000 (INR 1 lakh) as buffer funds as per recommendations of the university. If you are taking a work placement year as part of your course, then the fee will be lower, i.e. £1,400 (INR 1 lakh). 

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Buckinghamshire New University	96.00%	102	Public
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Bath Spa University	12.00%	95	Public
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SOAS University of London	9%	511	Public
University of the West of England	57%	750	Public
Liverpool Hope University	85.00%	187	Public
Abertay University	84.90%	1875	Public
University of Buckingham	18%	2326	Private
University of Manchester	70.00%	28	Public
University of Edinburgh	47.00%	15	Public
Leeds Trinity University	75%	53	Public
University of Cumbria	67%	600	Public
Edge Hill University	28%	1000	Public
University of Sheffield	70.00%	96	Public
Queen Margaret University	40%	900	Public
Falmouth University	26.00%	101-150	Public
Arts University Bournemouth	35.00%	801-1000	Public
University College Birmingham	85%	90	Public
University of Suffolk	88%	126	Public
University of Chichester	83.00%	66	Public
Queens University Belfast	35.00%	233	Public
University of Warwick	14.00%	64	Public
University of Highlands and Islands	22%	1709	Public
Newman University	71.70%	166	Public
UCL Institute of Education	63%	9	Public
University of Greenwich	64.60%	671-680	Public
BIMM institute	83.00%	9755	Private
University of Winchester	41.00%	2309	Public
St Mary's University London international College	75.00%	301-400	Public
University of Worcester international College	81.00%	92	Public