The University of Buckingham

About

Established in 1973, The University of Buckingham is a private university and one of the oldest private universities in England. They received university status in 1983 and began to offer degree programs. They opened their School of Medicine in 2015 and started rolling out an undergraduate program that year. The medical school is called the University of Buckingham Medicine School.

Their campus houses central buildings as well as a fitness centre, library, the Students’ Union, accommodation buildings, and more. They have a teacher training faculty nearby as well as a plethora of cafes, restaurants, and shops. The University of Buckingham offers numerous postgraduate and undergraduate programs across a range of disciplines. They have five schools – School of Art & Language, the School of Science & Medicine, School of Humanities, School of Law, and the School of Business.

Types of Postgraduate Programs They Run

The University of Buckingham provides an array of postgraduate programs. These programs cover subject matter such as media, English literature, history, art, science, computing, languages, law, education, business, finance, leadership, medicine, mentoring, and more. Some of the award classifications their postgraduate programs offer include Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Law (LLM), Master of Science (MSc), Master of Art (MA), and more. Some of their postgraduate programs can be completed on a part-time basis.

Admissions Process

Students looking to study full-time undergraduate courses should apply via the UCAS. It is vital to include the correct institution and course codes, these can be found on The University of Buckingham website. Once you have sent your application, the university will be in touch with you to update you on the progress of your application.

Postgraduate applicants can apply to courses at The University of Buckingham directly on the website. Simply go to find a course and hit the apply now button. You will then be brought to an online application form which you can fill out. If you are applying for part-time courses, you can make your application in the same way. The university will then review your application and revert back to you.

Accommodation

The University of Buckingham has student accommodation on campus available for students. All utilities – Wi-Fi, heating, lighting, and water are included in the rent price. You will also get contents insurance. Communal areas are cleaned on a daily basis. Laundrettes are in close proximity to the campus and all bedrooms are furnished. Bedrooms contain a bed, mattress, curtains, desk, desk chair, desk light, shelves, wardrobe, a mini-cooler, and a vanity unit. En-suite bedrooms have a wash basin, toilet, and shower. The kitchens are all fully fitted and have microwaves, freezers, cookers, toasters, kettles, and fridges. The kitchen and living areas are shared. There is also 24-hour security on campus and a maintenance team available to help you. To apply for student accommodation at The University of Buckingham, visit their website.

Scholarships and Financial Support

The University of Buckingham has a range of scholarships available to help students afford the cost of their studies. These scholarships include the Kingham Scholarship, Coase Scholarships, The Lillingstone Trust Scholarship as well as other bursaries and scholarships. For more details on each of the scholarships they offer, visit The University of Buckingham’s website.

Contact Info

For general enquiries, call +44 (0)1280 814080 or email info@buckingham.ac.uk