Bucks New University was founded in 1983, but it gained university status only in 2007. Bucks is a new-generation university that is always open to new ideas. It strives to provide its students with an innovative and dynamic culture. The university has developed many of its courses with the help of its partners in various industries, so that students feel prepared for the world of work when they graduate. Research Excellence Framework 2014 (REF) rated 35% of the university's research as “world-leading” and “internationally excellent.” Bucks is ranked first for education in Child Nursing, second for Adult Nursing and third for Mental Health Nursing by NHS (National Health Service) London. The university has a very well-developed careers center that helps its students successfully enter the world of work and find jobs. Both of the university's campuses are located in large towns, which provides excellent opportunities for part-time work. Bucks offers job opportunities in the student union cafe and as student ambassadors, and informs students about job opportunities in the surrounding area.
High Wycombe is located right between London and Oxford and is the second largest town in Buckinghamshire. The university has two campuses, one in High Wycombe and the other in Uxbridge. Central London is easily accessible from High Wycombe – just 40 minutes by train or bus – as well as from Uxbridge, again about 40 minutes away.
Main programs and majors (For a detailed list, ask one of our consultants)
- Accounting and Finance
- Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering
- Art and Design
- Business and Management Studies
- Business Studies
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Drama, Dance and Cinematics
- Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation, Sport and Tourism
- Law
- Marketing
- Materials Technology
- Music
- Nursing
- Other subjects allied to Medicine
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports Science
Key information
Program length:
3-4 years for bachelor's programs
1-2 years for master's programs
Start of the year:
September and January (for some programs only)
Application deadline:
January 15 is the recommended deadline for most majors. The final cutoff is June 30, but those applications will not be given priority.
March 24 for art and design.
There is no deadline for master's and PhD/doctoral programs, but the university advises applying as early as possible.
Admission requirements:
High school diploma with a minimum GPA of 4.0, depending on the major. For master's and doctoral programs, a bachelor's or master's degree respectively with a grade of at least 4.5, depending on the major.
IELTS
For bachelor's programs, a minimum of 6.0, depending on the major. For master's programs, a minimum of 6.0.
TOEFL
For bachelor's programs, a minimum of 87, depending on the major. For master's programs, a minimum of 92.
Cambridge English: Advanced/Proficiency
For bachelor's programs, a minimum of 169, depending on the major. For master's programs, a minimum of 176.
Scholarships and loans
The tuition fee for bachelor's programs is £9000. The UK government provides student loans with favorable repayment terms. Students begin repaying the loan only once they earn an annual salary of more than £21000. For more information, ask one of our consultants.
Master's programs cost between £5500 and £8000, MBA – £9000 and PhDs - £4052. Taking out a loan for them is harder, but not impossible.
Accommodation:
University residence halls cost between £3,906 and £5,082 per year, depending on the residence and room type. Accommodation in a house or apartment that is not part of the university residence halls costs between £3,600 and £4,451 per year.