Buckinghamshire New University
Buckinghamshire New University is a future-thinking university, where education meets employability. Every degree they offer incorporates a hybrid-learning process where students learn through traditional classroom lessons and hands-on practice. Their lecturers have a wide range of industry-experience and relevant knowledge. This, coupled with an open, diverse and friendly student community, not only makes Buckinghamshire New University an inspiring and supportive place to study but also the No 1 ranked University across Greater London and the South-East positivity (NSS 2023).”
BNU’s young outlook and reputable industry presence allows them to specialise and deliver a range of high quality and professionally-driven courses in a range of fields, from Nursing and Psychology, to Aviation, Art & Design, Business and Creative Media.
Students at BNU are able to access the University’s industry connections to gain real-world experience and grow their knowledge and skills to be job-ready once they graduate. The University’s strong focus on employability and career-focused courses saw them ranked as one of the top institutions in the UK for employability, with 96% of BNU graduates in employment, conducting further study, volunteering, travelling, or caring for others 15 months after graduating (HESA 2023).
Their campuses are based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire; Uxbridge, West London; Aylesbury Vale, Missenden Abbey, Great Missenden; and Pinewood Studios, Slough. With an investment of £19 million being made in their campuses, facilities and technologies this year, students can look forward to discovering a well-equipped place to study and develop their potential.
BNU offer a variety of courses across a range of subject areas including Art and Design, Aviation and Tourism, Business and Finance, Education and Childhood Studies, Engineering and the Built Environment, Hotel and Hospitality and Nursing and Midwifery.
Fees for the 2023/2024 intake can be found on the University’s website.
There are also a number of bursaries and scholarships offered at BNU to support students, these awards provide financial aid, based on personal circumstances, household income or academic achievement. To find out more on eligibility for these bursaries and scholarships visit the fees and funding page on the University’s website.
There are a range of other bursaries and funding sources for students who are care leavers, estranged from their parents, or studying for degrees in Social Work or Nursing. More information on scholarships and bursaries can be found by visiting the University's website.
BNU have also recently launched two new scholarships for refugees and asylum seekers, open to those without an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification and who have an offer to study at BNU – the scholarships provide financial support to refugees and asylum seekers who are ineligible for funding from the Student Loan Company due to their immigration status.
More information on scholarships and bursaries that are offered is available on the university’s website.
Buckinghamshire New University offer a range of bespoke facilities for some of their course areas, such as audio and music, film and TV, human performance and sport, nursing and healthcare.
For general study, they have libraries complete with computer clusters, often open 24 hours. You’ll also benefit from a virtual learning environment that allows you to customise your approach to studying.
The Gateway Gym is a state-of-the-art facility with equipment to suit every exercisers' needs. Whether you're completely new to exercise or an experienced athlete, the excellent facilities and dedicated team will always make you feel welcome.
But by far the most important feature of BNU is not the buildings or the equipment – it’s the people at Buckinghamshire New University who work to ensure that you gain everything you possibly can do from your course.
BNU has three comfortable halls of residence in High Wycombe, which are open to students studying across all campuses, and are the second cheapest halls in the South East of England.* BNU can also guarantee accommodation in halls for all new BNU students.**
Located just a 15-minute walk from the High Wycombe Campus, and close to amenities and the town centre, Hughenden Park Student Village offers 414 student rooms. Just a five-minute walk from the High Wycombe Campus and right in the town centre is Windsor House, offering 72 rooms in total. Also located a five minute walk away from the High Wycombe Campus is Brook Street.
All halls have 24-hour security, high speed internet and 24-hour laundry facilities on site. Rental fees include basic contents insurance and Wi-Fi.
Students who would rather rent privately can seek help and advice from the University’s Accommodation Service. They can help with contract checking and any issues student’s may have with their accommodation.
*BNU research October 2022
**T&Cs apply; visit bnu.ac.uk/accommodation for full details
At a BNU open day you'll get to explore the campus and accommodation, view their state-of-the-art facilities, find out more about the UK's no.1 Students' Union (National Student Survey 2023), which offers a broad range of free activities through the Big Deal scheme, and you'll even have the chance to ask any questions you have in one-to-ones with academic staff and students.
· Saturday 21 October 2023: 9.30am - 3pm (High Wycombe Campus)
· Wednesday 1 November 2023: 5 - 7pm (online)
· Saturday 18 November 2023: 9.30am - 3pm (High Wycombe Campus)
As well as open days the university also offer weekly campus tours, for more information visit their website.
