Buckinghamshire New University
Buckinghamshire New University (BUCKS)
International Office, Queen
Alexandra Road,
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2JZ,
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1494 605 256
Email: international@bucks.ac.uk
www.bucks.ac.uk
www.bucks.ac.uk/international
LOCATION
High Wycombe
Situated approximately half way between London and Oxford, High Wycombe is the
second largest town in Buckinghamshire. It’s not just an industrial
centre, but also a market town, as shown by the busy stalls that crowd the high
street three days a week – a tradition stretching right back to the 12th
century.
About Uxbridge
Uxbridge has excellent road and rail
links with Central London. Uxbridge Campus is only about five minutes walk from
Uxbridge underground station, and it usually takes less than forty-five minutes
to reach all of London’s attractions.The world-class shopping, the globally
acclaimed theatres, museums, concert halls and art galleries as well as the
diverse nightlife need few words of introduction. What you may not know is that
London is also bursting with free special events, festivals and attractions, so
as a student you can take advantage of what the capital has to offer. About
Uxbridge Town With two large shopping centres, The Chimes and The Mall,
Uxbridge is among the top ten shopping destinations in London. However it's
sometimes easy to forget that Uxbridge itself has a surprisingly generous
choice of shops, bars and restaurants. Situated right next to the big name
stores are the historic Windsor Street and the Market House, which boast a
number of independent shops to explore.
Why choose Bucks?
Quality and employability:Our courses are of the highest quality and designed to develop employability skills through our strong links with businesses and the commercial world.
International recognition: Qualifications gained in the UK are held in high regard and are recognised internationally.
One of the best!;Bucks New University was judged one of the best universities for courses and lecturers by students using the Hotcourses website – www.whatuni.com (2009).
Outstanding facilities:Recent investment of £100 million in a new state-of-the-art building – ‘The Gateway’ – and brand new facilities for students.
Location near London and Heathrow
Airport:We’re
only 40 minutes from London by train, and just 30 minutes from London Heathrow
Airport. We are also very close to historic Oxford, Windsor and Bath and also a
short drive from the beautiful South Coast.
History
In 1989, the College became one of the UK's new independent Higher Education Corporations. At this time the College made a strategic commitment to become a polytechnic institute by 1992, en route to attaining university status. In 1992 it became a College of Brunel University. In March 1999, Buckinghamshire College was awarded University College status by the Government, in recognition of its high standards of teaching, training and research, and became Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College (BCUC). The university college had its own degree awarding powers and became the principal provider of higher education in the region. In June 2007, the institution was informed that it had met all the necessary criteria for the award of university title, and would become the new university in Buckinghamshire subject to Privy Council approval of a new name.
The new name, Buckinghamshire New University, was approved in October 2007. The approval of the name means that the institution is now officially a university, and marked a significant new chapter in the history of the University.
Facts and Figures
Student profile
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2009-10 |
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Total number of students |
9,017 |
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Undergraduate |
6,017 |
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Postgraduate |
527 |
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Work-based foundation degree |
992 |
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Part-time professional and short courses |
1,481 |
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Female: male |
56%: 44% |
We welcome significant numbers of mature students, with two-thirds of the
student population being over the age of 21.
Entry Requirements
We’ve been welcoming students from Sri Lanka for many years and our staff are very familiar with the Sri Lankan education system and qualifications. If you’re thinking of applying to Bucks, you will need to have a recognised English language qualification such as IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum score accepted for entry is IELTS 6, TOEFL Paper Based 550 or TOEFL Computer Based 213.
IGCSE/GCSE English Grade C or
Sri Lanka GCE O Level English Credit or above are also accepted in place of
IELTS or TOEFL.
The information below is for guidance only.
Entry to Undergraduate Programmes (BSc, BA, BEng)
We’ll consider a variety of
qualifications for direct admission to undergraduate bachelor degree
programmes. Two A Levels (or two A Levels and two AS Levels) meet our
criteria or, alternatively, a minimum of 24 points on the International
Baccalaureate. All applications for undergraduate programmes should be
made through UCAS.
For entry to Postgraduate Taught Programmes (MA, MSc)
You should hold a good, three-year, general Bachelor’s degree or a four-year special degree from a recognised university in Sri Lanka, if you want to be considered for a postgraduate diploma or Master’s.
For Entry to MA, MSc or MBA programmes
Holders of a good, three-year, general Bachelor’s degree or a four-year special degree from a recognised university in Sri Lanka will be considered for direct entry to our Masters courses. For the MBA however, you must also have at least two years´ relevant post-graduation work experience and be at least 23 years old by the time the programme starts.
For entry to Postgraduate Research Programmes (MPhil, PhD)
Holders of a good Master’s degree from a recognised university in Sri Lanka will be considered for direct admission to postgraduate research programmes.If you are in any doubt about our admissions criteria at Bucks, please contact the Sri Lanka Team at international@bucks.ac.uk
AWARDS
Undergraduate
It’s one of the most important decisions
you’re ever likely to make. That’s why we’re determined you should have
all the information you need about the wide range of undergraduate courses we
offer here at Bucks New University.
The options at the university college and our partner colleges are
extensive. Full-time and part-time HNCs and HNDs. BA, BSc and
LLB degrees. And, of course, Work Based Foundation Degrees too. Some
of the subjects are career-related – jewellery design, journalism, advertising
or social work, for instance. Others, such as fine art, sociology and
film have more of a pure academic flavour. Whatever subject you’re
studying, however, you can rely on excellent facilities and strong links with
relevant industry sectors.
HND/HNC stands for Higher National Diploma or Certificate. Usually two years long, it’s vocational (work-related). And if you choose to continue to study, you could join an undergraduate degree course for its final year to convert your HND into a BA or BSc degree.
Diplomas are pre-degree qualifications that generally last two years.
Foundation Degrees
are ideal if you’ve got a specific job in mind. Directly related to your
industry sector, they take two years to complete. They’ll improve your career
prospects whatever stage you’re at, and directly support the ambitions of the
industries with whom we work. We are particularly strong in the areas of
business, leisure and tourism, so if that’s what you’re interested in, give a
Foundation Degree some thought.
BA stands for Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree. A three-year course in a non-science subject, the grades are awarded from First Class, Second Class with upper and lower divisions, Third and Pass. The top three grades give you an Honours degree.
BSc stands
for Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree. This is the same as the BA, but
focusing on more science-orientated subjects.
LLB refers to Bachelor of Laws. This is a qualifying law degree
(QLD), which means it meets the requirements of the Law Society and Bar Council
for those who wish to become a solicitor or barrister.
Single Honours means that you only study one subject for your
degree.
Joint Honours means you are studying two subjects to which you give equal importance.
Major/Minor means that you are studying two subjects that have differing importance. Often the first subject is weighted at 75 per cent of your final award.
Modules are what we call the different topics that make up our degrees, diplomas and HND/HNCs. There are usually a number of core modules you have to study and then there are several that you can choose from depending on your interests. The modules won’t just teach you about your subject;
they will also develop your skills in learning, IT, communication, problem solving, teamwork and numeracy. All of which will be crucial in your career
Undergraduate courses
