Your study options

Deciding to go back into education at a postgraduate or professional level can mean that you have other responsibilities in addition to your studies. Here at BNU we offer a wide range of study options across our courses to give you the peace of mind that you can easily fit your qualification around your professional and personal commitments.

Where you will be based will depend on your course. Buckinghamshire New University has five vibrant and bustling locations, High Wycombe, Uxbridge, Aylesbury Vale, Missenden Abbey and Pinewood Studios.

All of our bases are perfectly placed for travel to London or even further afield with conveniently located train and tube stations close by. Heathrow Airport is also in close proximity, so international travel could not be easier.

If you are wondering which of our courses is perfect for you, check out further details including mode of study and location on our website at bnu.ac.uk/courses

FULL-TIME

We offer undergraduate equivalent courses which require you to attend lectures, seminars and tutorials at the University for some of your study.

Our full-time postgraduate and professional courses also require some in person attendance at the University, this may be during weekdays, evenings or on a weekend.

PART-TIME

Many people choosing postgraduate or professional study find part-time courses to be a good match; this would allow you to continue working whilst studying.

Distance Learning

We understand that learning comes in all kinds of forms. For example, you may not be able to access our campuses or wish to study at home. Don’t worry, we have a range of courses that we offer as distance learning. You can access your work online via a range of options, for example our Virtual Learning Environment; Blackboard, with tutor support via telephone, email or Skype.

Blended Learning

Delivery generally blends in-person and online learning activities into an integrated experience.

Online learning will constitute a substantial part of the programme (25% or more) typically taking place between onsite activities.

Learning can take place in both synchronous or asynchronous modes, where teaching can be delivered in ‘real time’ or be recorded and documented on a VLE for learners to study in their own time. In-person learning may include nonstandard patterns of attendance, e.g. residential study weekends.