Information for Teachers and Careers Advisers
Why choose The University of ³Ô¹ÏÍø?
The University of ³Ô¹ÏÍø is an excellent choice for your students.
As the UK’s only Independent University with a Royal Charter, ³Ô¹ÏÍø has all the features and quality assurance of an established UK University (founded in 1976, Royal Charter in 1983) with key advantages focused on teaching excellence and academic independence.
- ³Ô¹ÏÍø offers a tutorial system with, student-centred teaching and smaller class sizes (8-20 compared to 100+ at most UK Universities). Most ³Ô¹ÏÍø degrees are 2 years in length – 4 terms a year rather than 3 with shorter holidays and more contact time.
- ³Ô¹ÏÍø offers a first-year accommodation guarantee scheme and self-contained facilities on a beautiful riverside campus in ³Ô¹ÏÍø, a bustling market town 10 miles from Milton Keynes, 25 Miles from Oxford and under one hour from London. Professor James Tooley, PhD, was appointed Vice-Chancellor at The University of ³Ô¹ÏÍø on 1st October 2020, where he is also Professor of Educational Entrepreneurship and Policy.
- As well as 2-year degrees and 1-year Masters programmes, ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Medical (MB ChB) degree is a 4.5-year programme with excellent links with local hospitals and trusts. ³Ô¹ÏÍø also has a thriving School of Education with PGCE, QTS and Educational Leadership programmes for teachers and other education professionals.
- Applications to ³Ô¹ÏÍø can be made direct or via .
The Student Recruitment Team at ³Ô¹ÏÍø supports UK and overseas Schools / Colleges with their HE Guidance including attendance at HE / Careers Fairs, HE Talks, Student Conferences and resources for Teachers, Counsellors and Advisers.
Open Days and other events
Find details of our upcoming events:
We’re delighted to also offer in-person tours of our ³Ô¹ÏÍø campus. Visiting a campus can be one of the most important decision-making tools when choosing a university. Book a Campus Tour.
Introducing Annette: Our Schools Engagement Officer!
I am delighted to be able to offer the following to schools:
- Engaging interactive presentations to pupils in years 10–13, covering all aspects of being a student at The University of ³Ô¹ÏÍø, with information on courses, applying, funding, and more!
- Attend school careers events.
- Bespoke tours of the campus for sixth form students, including speaking with lecturers, a tour of the facilities and accommodation, and an opportunity to meet with student ambassadors to hear what university life is like.
- Networking with colleges and attending higher education lead meetings.
Please do contact me to arrange a visit to your school: marketing@buckingham.ac.uk
Contact us
Email: info@buckingham.ac.uk