Address and Location
The University of Buckingham (UB) is a private university located in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, on the banks of the River Great Ouse. The University is unique. It is the only independent university in the UK with a Royal Charter, and probably the smallest with around 2,000 students (approx 1,300 on campus). Honours degrees are achieved in two intensive years of study. The University keeps class sizes small, with a student:academic staff ratio of 10.5:1 and the Oxbridge style tutorial groups are often personalised and always exhilarating.
ÂBackground and History
Buckingham is the only university independent of direct government support in the United Kingdom and has used its independence to pioneer a distinctive approach to higher education. It was originally founded as the University College at Buckingham in 1973 and received its Royal Charter from the Queen in 1983. The university's funding regime is not like that of other UK universities, but rather is on the model of many US universities, as it does not receive state funding via HEFCE. It has formal charity status, as a non-profit making institution dedicated to the ends of research and education.
Location and Accessibility
Buckingham is in the heart of south-east England, a thriving market town 50 miles from London and 20 miles from Oxford. Easy access by road and rail and proximity to London's airports support strong national and international connections. Buckingham's three campuses are just a 10-minute walk from each other.
What's on Offer
A full range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees including, CIM, BA, BSc, PGCE, LLB, MA, MBA, MSc, MEd, LLM, MPhil, DPhil, MD.
Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for undergraduate courses vary. For prospective Masters and MPhil / DPhil students a first or upper second class BA or Master's is required. For more information on entry requirements visit the university website.