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Is anyone planning to go to University of Buckingham 2017?

I've received an offer from University of Buckingham.
I'm hearing very little things about it but whatever i've heard so far is good stuff.
Is there anyone planning to go there as well?

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Reply 1
i am planning to go there for clinical md for november entry. havent received offer letter yet
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hi...i have applied for clinical md at university of buckingham. have not received offer yet
Original post by anishamandal
I've received an offer from University of Buckingham.
I'm hearing very little things about it but whatever i've heard so far is good stuff.
Is there anyone planning to go there as well?


Hi @anishamandal


It's great to hear you've received an offer to study with us! If you have any questions for us please don't hesitate to get in touch on here! You're more than welcome to visit us on campus before your enrolment date for a tour or to meet the academic staff here!

All the best,
Jack
Original post by 0608123
hi...i have applied for clinical md at university of buckingham. have not received offer yet


You can contact the medical school on [email protected] for an update on your application. :smile:

All the best,
Jack
Hi :redface:!

Application:

I applied for the 2 year BSc Psychology with Marketing course.
I completed an application, and then got a response within the week. I was then given a date of the Psychology selection interview (15th March 2017)- The psychology department gave me a journal article, and about 16 questions to come annotated and answered before hand (a month or two before the interview).

Selection Day Interview:

On the day, I drove up from MK, a 15-20 min drive to the University of Buckingham, it was such a sunny, gorgeous drive. The university itself is situated in a very cute town, full of green spaces, shops along the way and very easily accessible to bus/taxi stops (had to keep an eye open for potential night outs)! The university was very beautiful, and neat and tidy. Very aesthetic location, again surrounded with nature. I was greeted by a very kind lady who took us to their cafe as I was a few minutes early, we could older coffees, teas etc on the house which was very welcoming. We then went into a lecture room, there were roughly about 15-20 applicants, and their parents. We were given a quick introduction to the university, with a video playing in the background about what psychology is like at the university. Parents were then asked to stay in the lecture room for a finance/ other important details talk, whilst we were split into groups of 6 to go off into a tutorial style group discussion/interview.

We were then asked by the lecturer who was running our session to find out things about our new peers by participating in a little activity which was really fun. We then went through the journal article, based on the pre set list of questions we were asked to come prepared with. It was a very informal, unstructured setting, where we were able to all have a say and able to share our views/opinions. I was very apprehensive and nervous at first, as meeting new people is something that naturally can be quite daunting, but the small informal group made it so easy to break out of the nervous shell! There was a second lady who sat behind the group, making notes about the interview. The whole ordeal lasted about 45mins to an hour (cannot remember specifics), but time really flew!

(social aspect, clubbing, term times/holidays etc...)

We then all joined back into the lecture room and talked about term dates/ structures of the 2 year courses and modules that may be taken etc. They than had 2 students that were currently on the courses, who were able to give us info that we wanted first hand from students. I was worrying that the social aspect of Buckingham might have been on a bit of the dull side, as I had read numerous views on sites, so it was something to query about. One of the students said that due to the university compromising of only about 2,500 students, apposed to a normal university town of 30,000 +, you are forced to communicate and socialise with everyone. As everyone knows everyone, which i really liked. In terms of parties etc. student union hold events every wednesday night and friday. Students also go into Milton Keynes for their night clubs (which i was shocked about, as I grew up in MK and have found it boring!) but also london and oxford. He also said that you make soo many friends whom live across the world, so you are always widening your thresholds of experiences and learning about other cultures.

Another thing that I failed to find any info about regarding the Uni before going to the selection day, was how the 2 years worked in terms of holidays etc, as it is a 3 year course material, put into 2 years. It is quite complicated to narrow it down, but we were given a detailed handout which clarified everything. But to shorten the information I was given, you get 6 weeks at christmas, about 2 weeks at easter, 2 weeks before july, you are in lectures over july- september (which shocked me! haha) and then have a few weeks after september. One thing I liked that they told me, was that due to the exams at the beginning of december, and June, you then go on your breaks which means that during those holidays, you can actually have a break free from studying!! The overal day was really special, and fulfilling, made me really excited about attending there (hopefully)!

Receiving an offer:

The interview was on the wednesday, and I had then received a very special email on friday afternoon, stating that I was offered a place for the course I wanted. They actually put in time and effort to give positive individual feedback about the selection day which made me feel so great, and not just like another candidate number on a generic form! It was such a surreal experience, as they had also included term dates, key info etc etc. I woke up the next morning with a post card from the university itself! The lecturer who conducted the tutorial session had personally written a thank you note, and picked up on a point that I had made during the day that she was very impressed with. This again, made my impression of Buckingham exceed even higher :smile:

I am now confirming and firming this course, and on results day will hopefully be attending The University of Buckingham in September.

I hope this post was insightful! I found it very hard before hand, finding useful information to help me understand this uni before actually sending in an application. So I hope it may have answered some questions. If you would like to know anything else, just let me know!

Good luck to any potential classmates of 2017!

Sahana x
Original post by sahana_ox
He also said that you make soo many friends whom [sic] live across the world, so you are always widening your thresholds of experiences and learning about other cultures.


You can make friends of other nationalities at most UK universities, so hardly a selling point.

The reason why there are so many people from outside the UK at Buckingham is because until recently UK students didn't have to pay tuition fees, and only went to Buckingham because they were mature students taking a career break or had lived abroad and were stung for overseas tuition fees.
Original post by sahana_ox
Hi :redface:!

Application:

I applied for the 2 year BSc Psychology with Marketing course.
I completed an application, and then got a response within the week. I was then given a date of the Psychology selection interview (15th March 2017)- The psychology department gave me a journal article, and about 16 questions to come annotated and answered before hand (a month or two before the interview).

Selection Day Interview:

On the day, I drove up from MK, a 15-20 min drive to the University of Buckingham, it was such a sunny, gorgeous drive. The university itself is situated in a very cute town, full of green spaces, shops along the way and very easily accessible to bus/taxi stops (had to keep an eye open for potential night outs)! The university was very beautiful, and neat and tidy. Very aesthetic location, again surrounded with nature. I was greeted by a very kind lady who took us to their cafe as I was a few minutes early, we could older coffees, teas etc on the house which was very welcoming. We then went into a lecture room, there were roughly about 15-20 applicants, and their parents. We were given a quick introduction to the university, with a video playing in the background about what psychology is like at the university. Parents were then asked to stay in the lecture room for a finance/ other important details talk, whilst we were split into groups of 6 to go off into a tutorial style group discussion/interview.

We were then asked by the lecturer who was running our session to find out things about our new peers by participating in a little activity which was really fun. We then went through the journal article, based on the pre set list of questions we were asked to come prepared with. It was a very informal, unstructured setting, where we were able to all have a say and able to share our views/opinions. I was very apprehensive and nervous at first, as meeting new people is something that naturally can be quite daunting, but the small informal group made it so easy to break out of the nervous shell! There was a second lady who sat behind the group, making notes about the interview. The whole ordeal lasted about 45mins to an hour (cannot remember specifics), but time really flew!

(social aspect, clubbing, term times/holidays etc...)

We then all joined back into the lecture room and talked about term dates/ structures of the 2 year courses and modules that may be taken etc. They than had 2 students that were currently on the courses, who were able to give us info that we wanted first hand from students. I was worrying that the social aspect of Buckingham might have been on a bit of the dull side, as I had read numerous views on sites, so it was something to query about. One of the students said that due to the university compromising of only about 2,500 students, apposed to a normal university town of 30,000 +, you are forced to communicate and socialise with everyone. As everyone knows everyone, which i really liked. In terms of parties etc. student union hold events every wednesday night and friday. Students also go into Milton Keynes for their night clubs (which i was shocked about, as I grew up in MK and have found it boring!) but also london and oxford. He also said that you make soo many friends whom live across the world, so you are always widening your thresholds of experiences and learning about other cultures.

Another thing that I failed to find any info about regarding the Uni before going to the selection day, was how the 2 years worked in terms of holidays etc, as it is a 3 year course material, put into 2 years. It is quite complicated to narrow it down, but we were given a detailed handout which clarified everything. But to shorten the information I was given, you get 6 weeks at christmas, about 2 weeks at easter, 2 weeks before july, you are in lectures over july- september (which shocked me! haha) and then have a few weeks after september. One thing I liked that they told me, was that due to the exams at the beginning of december, and June, you then go on your breaks which means that during those holidays, you can actually have a break free from studying!! The overal day was really special, and fulfilling, made me really excited about attending there (hopefully)!

Receiving an offer:

The interview was on the wednesday, and I had then received a very special email on friday afternoon, stating that I was offered a place for the course I wanted. They actually put in time and effort to give positive individual feedback about the selection day which made me feel so great, and not just like another candidate number on a generic form! It was such a surreal experience, as they had also included term dates, key info etc etc. I woke up the next morning with a post card from the university itself! The lecturer who conducted the tutorial session had personally written a thank you note, and picked up on a point that I had made during the day that she was very impressed with. This again, made my impression of Buckingham exceed even higher :smile:

I am now confirming and firming this course, and on results day will hopefully be attending The University of Buckingham in September.

I hope this post was insightful! I found it very hard before hand, finding useful information to help me understand this uni before actually sending in an application. So I hope it may have answered some questions. If you would like to know anything else, just let me know!

Good luck to any potential classmates of 2017!

Sahana x


Hey @sahana_ox


That was a really great post! We think you just answered every possible question for us :smile: It's great to hear about your positive experience and thanks for taking the time to share it with the TSR community! If you have any questions yourself please feel free to reach out!

All the best for your exams! We look forward to welcoming you in September!

Jack
Original post by BuckedUpAlumnus
You can make friends of other nationalities at most UK universities, so hardly a selling point.

The reason why there are so many people from outside the UK at Buckingham is because until recently UK students didn't have to pay tuition fees, and only went to Buckingham because they were mature students taking a career break or had lived abroad and were stung for overseas tuition fees.


Hi Ken,

Thanks for your comment.

Best,
Jack
Reply 9
Agreed, great informative post @sahana_ox

I start in July, I will study a Ba in Journalism and English Literature, I'm looking forward to it. And for me the relative small size of the University (compared to other Universities) is mostly a positive thing.

My application was dealt very swiftly before being offered a place, and the admissions team were most helpful.

All good so far! :smile:

Mathew
Original post by Gundo10
Agreed, great informative post @sahana_ox

I start in July, I will study a Ba in Journalism and English Literature, I'm looking forward to it. And for me the relative small size of the University (compared to other Universities) is mostly a positive thing.

My application was dealt very swiftly before being offered a place, and the admissions team were most helpful.

All good so far! :smile:

Mathew


Hi @Gundo10 :smile:

Are you an international student? Or existing student in the UK?
I agree, the admissions team is great!


Sahana
Reply 11
Original post by sahana_ox
Hi @Gundo10 :smile:

Are you an international student? Or existing student in the UK?
I agree, the admissions team is great!


Sahana


Hey,

Well, I'm English but I'm currently living in Norway (for five more weeks anyway!). :smile:

Yeah the admissions team are very good, in comparison to other UK Universities I have dealt with this past six months, Buckingham definitely comes out on top – so it's a good start.

Mathew
I'm going :smile:
Got offers from 6 universities but this has to be chosen. Can do your degree in 2 years ! And no annoying 18 year olds.
Hopefully see you there
Reply 13
hii!! i'm applying clinical medicine at the university.
is there anyone who is currently studying there and can give the reviews about this course?
also, is it mci recognised??
any kind of help would be appreciated!!!
Original post by Hannahraecop
I'm going :smile:
Got offers from 6 universities but this has to be chosen. Can do your degree in 2 years ! And no annoying 18 year olds.
Hopefully see you there


Ooo, well done on your 6!
(Hopefully I won't fall under the annoying 18 year olds bracketπŸ˜‰)

But I was in the same boat...received 5/5 on UCAS but then decided to change my degree slightly, which was annoying as those universities whom I had received offers from, didn't have the course I wanted. But then I found the 2 year Buckingham degree, 3 with a masters! I'm so excited, crazy to think it will all become a reality in a few months!

Good luck x
I'm not sure if this is true or not, but I heard Buckingham university liaises with Stanford University in America? Any information?
Thanks :smile:
Hey Sahana,I am also going to be studying psychology at Buckingham University starting in September :smile: I just wanted to know which accommodation you will be applying to? Because I know psychology is a different campus from the main campus and I don't know which one would be the best to live on?Thanks Lorraine x
Original post by lorrainetodd
Hey Sahana,I am also going to be studying psychology at Buckingham University starting in September :smile: I just wanted to know which accommodation you will be applying to? Because I know psychology is a different campus from the main campus and I don't know which one would be the best to live on?Thanks Lorraine x


Sorry Looraine, just saw this.
Aw that's cool, I'm excited. I actually live in Milton Keynes, so I'd commute the 15 min drive everyday 😊 I'm sorry, Don't know anything about accomodation! Hopefully you find some answers. Sahana x
(edited 6 years ago)
Reply 18
Original post by The University of Buckingham
Hi @anishamandal


It's great to hear you've received an offer to study with us! If you have any questions for us please don't hesitate to get in touch on here! You're more than welcome to visit us on campus before your enrolment date for a tour or to meet the academic staff here!

All the best,
Jack



hey Jack!
as per university website its recognised by mci but it does not appear the same on mci website.
can u plz throw some light on this?
Original post by sahana_ox
I actually live in Milton Keynes, so I'd commute the 15 min drive everyday 😊


Hey Sahana! I'm going to be on the Marketing and Media Comms course and I live locally too!

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