Information for Teachers and Careers Advisers

Why choose The University of Buckingham?

The University of Buckingham is an excellent choice for your students.

As the UK’s only Independent University with a Royal Charter, Buckingham 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.

  • Buckingham offers a tutorial system with, student-centred teaching and smaller class sizes (8-20 compared to 100+ at most UK Universities). Most Buckingham degrees are 2 years in length – 4 terms a year rather than 3 with shorter holidays and more contact time.
  • Buckingham offers a first-year accommodation guarantee scheme and self-contained facilities on a beautiful riverside campus in Buckingham, 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 Buckingham 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, Buckingham’s Medical (MB ChB) degree is a 4.5-year programme with excellent links with local hospitals and trusts. Buckingham also has a thriving School of Education with PGCE, QTS and Educational Leadership programmes for teachers and other education professionals.
  • Applications to Buckingham can be made direct or via UCAS.

The Student Recruitment Team at Buckingham 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

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We’re delighted to also offer in-person tours of our Buckingham 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!

Annette, Schools Engagement OfficerI 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 Buckingham, 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