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History of Bucks New University
CrestBuckinghamshire New University has a long and proud history serving students and producing highly qualified individuals for over 100 years.
Bucks New University started its history in 1891 as a Science and Art school before turning into The Wycombe Technical Institute with furniture making as a specialism.
In 1999 the school became Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College. In 2007 BCUC was granted official university status and changed its name to Buckinghamshire New University.
With the completion of the state-of-the-art Gateway building Bucks can now boast a modern integrated learning resources centre, music recording studios, video production suites and a fitness centre.
Who we are. We are NOT new. University changed its name 8 years ago from Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College. The New means, New approach to education. New ideas. Entrepreneurial. Lots of experience. New buildings, modern, unique, different, employable students
Location, Location, Location.
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WycombeLondon40 minutes from Central London (by train)
30 minutes from London Heathrow Airport
30 minutes from the City of Oxford
Campus located in the town centre.
2nd safest university town in England and Wales as voted on by Sturents 2015.
Town Centre
Campus Map.jpgTo Oxford (40mins by car)To London
(30 mins by train)High Wycombe CampusHospitalHughenden Park
AccommodationTrain StationBrook Street AccommodationHigh Wycombe
Town CentreEden Shopping and Entertainment CentreTo Heathrow (30
mins by car)Bus Station
100million investment
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Did you know?
Bucks New University has won the Education Provider of the Year (post-registration) award at the2015 Student Nursing Times Awards.Bucks New University was voted in the Top 20 Students Unions by whatuni.com 2015.
92% of our graduates are in work or further education within 6 months. HESA 2013
Bucks New University is the joint third highest riser in the National Student Survey 2015 with just two universities seeing a bigger increase.
S:\Photos\Photos 2014\Best pics square 2014\IMG_1815.jpgUndergraduate Courses
Bucks has a wide range of unique courses available to EU students in the areas of;Animation
Art & Design
Business & Management
Computing
Dance & Performance
Fashion Design
Law
Media Production
Music & Events Management
Nursing & Health Care
Policing & Criminology
Psychology
Social Work
Sport & Fitness
Travel & Aviation
Postgraduate Courses
Bucks also has a wide range of Postgraduate courses available to EU students both full time and part time in the areas of;Art & Design
Education
Human Resources Management
Law
Marketing
If you are already in employment but you would like to start studying - you still can! At Bucks we have a number of online courses which you can study in your own time;
International MBA
Nursing
Social Work
Professional Practice
Psychology
Business Continuity Management
Executive MBA
MA 3D Animation
MSc Applied Positive Psychology
FDA Crowd Safety Management
MSc Organisational Resilience
Unique Courses at Bucks
BSc (Hons) Air Transport with Commercial Pilot Training
- This programme is unique in the UK, as it allows students to
obtain a university degree and a frozen ATPL in three years of
full-time study
- With the frozen ATPL, graduates are qualified for first officer
roles in a number of international airlines
- Developed with our approved flight training partners
- Training can take place in the UK, USA, Portugal or Cyprus.- New
simulator from September 2015
Bucks New University has amazing facilities, supportive teachers and a really nice family environment. We get all the advice and support we need from our tutors to help us get a good degree. Bucks also brings the working environment to the students by inviting in industry professionals who are able to give us advice. For my course, lots of pilots have come in to talk to us.Hassan Ghannam, Sweden
Unique Courses at Bucks
BA (Hons) Audio and Music Production
- Designed by industry professionals, SkillSet and JAMES accredited
course prepares you for a career as a Producer in studio-based and
live environments- Access to working with the University's in-house
label: MC9 Music Ltd at various events - Key education/industry
partnerships with some of the most recognised production equipment
suppliers in the UK and Europe (Sennheiser, Midas, Focusrite,
Novation, AC Lighting)
- 95% of graduates are in work or further study within 6 months of
leaving Bucks. Unistats 2015
Unique Courses at Bucks
BA (Hons) Animation and Visual Effects
- Our animation degree has a strong link with employable areas such as character and creature animation for film and games, motion graphics for broadcast and the creation of 3D assets such as textured models, virtual sets and digital environments. - If you enjoy animation, animated films and visual effects, this course will help to train you for a career in this exciting and expanding industry. - The course will be particularly attractive for students who may want to explore a career in animation, working on films, TV, games, web animation, online & mobile content and advertising.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfOBzjeAlj0 - 2015 student show reel
An futuristic concept of tomorrows lounge roomsUnique Courses at Bucks
BSc (Hons) Games Development
- Bucks is a member of the PlayStation Vita Academic Development
Programme run by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), TIGA -
the trade association representing the UK's games industry and we
have an association with Alienware
- Bucks has recently introduced more specialised games modules,
made a significant investment in a new games lab and employed staff
with games industry experience
- Graduates of the course will be well placed to pursue a career
within the growing games and media sectors as Game Play
Programmers, Tool, Engine, Level, Graphical or AI Programmers.
Student Union
Bucks Students' Union has ranked as the 12th Best Students' Union in the UK. The resultsare based onthe National Student Survey 2015.Bucks SU S:\Photos\Photos 2014\Best pics square 2014\_08B4741-2.jpgS:\Photos\Photos 2014\Best pics square 2014\BA (Hons) Sports Management and Rugby Studies.jpgUniversity is also a great place to meet new friends and have fun!
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Studying in the UK is very different from how you were taught in high school.
image.jpgLess time spent in the classroom
More independent study
More projects
More work experience
Bucks New University has its own internal recruitment agency called Bucks Temps. They can help you find part time jobs on or off campus.
20hrs x 6.50p/h = 130 per week = 175 a week!
Fees & Funding
The fees for undergraduate courses in 2016/17 are 9,000
EU students can apply for funding to cover 100% of the tuition fees!
It is a loan given to you by the British Government
You must apply for this loan through the Student Loan Company.
If successful, you dont need to pay anything up front, and you dont have to pay anything back until you have graduated and are earning more than 21,000 per year in the UK or the equivalent threshold in your country.
Bucks New University also offers Scholarships to EU students;
- Academic Achievement ScholarshipBucks Scholarship Programme
Sport Excellence Scholarship
Please note that there are a limited number of scholarships available and students must apply for them.
You may be travelling some distance to study with us but youcan still live in a place that feels like home. The Accommodation Serviceoffers a choice ofdifferentrooms and locations,so you can find the rightfit for you.How to Apply
Students coming to study an undergraduate course are asked to apply through the University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) www.ucas.com
https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/461123978010980352/r1-viudJ_400x400.jpegThis can be done directly or through Kalba.
Make sure to include a personal statement and get a good reference from your teacher.
Brandos Atestatas - A minimum average grade of 7 overall.
English language certificate / Brandos Atestatas grade 8 in English
http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/media/821411/university_sp___kikkerdirk_-_fotolia.com_200x154.jpgOur partners, Kalba, can help you with your application to Bucks, personal statements, application for a student loan, application for accommodation and much more!
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