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At Buckinghamshire New University, the student experience is at the heart of everything we do. We are delighted the latest results in the National Student Survey show that our students recognise BNU’s commitment to always do our best for them. We are ranked 5th for overall student satisfaction and 2nd for our learning community (NSS 2022).

We pride ourselves on transforming lives through employment-focused and skillsbased education. Our teams work hard to provide you with the best experience, and we listen to your feedback because your opinions really count. You can be sure that our highly interactive, quality teaching, in our inclusive and supportive learning community, will help you reach your full potential.

We’re ambitious for all our students and your future employability is of paramount importance. We work tirelessly to ensure every student is well-prepared and confident to succeed in their chosen careers. We’re delighted that the latest HESA data shows the University has one of the top employment rates in the UK with 95% of our graduates in, or about to start, employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.

Our partnership with the Bucks Students’ Union will give you many different opportunities to try new things, develop new skills and make friendships for life. We invest heavily in the Students’ Union to ensure that almost all activities are free of charge because we believe there should be no barriers to embracing all that university life offers. Our approach means that our Students’ Union is regularly ranked in the top five of all UK universities in the National Student Survey.

Being a responsible corporate citizen is also of vital importance. We strive to make a positive impact within our local communities and on the environment. That’s why we’ve pledged to go carbon net zero by 2030, 20 years ahead of the government’s target. You’ll also have a breadth of opportunities to volunteer your time to make a difference to the causes that matter to you.

I invite you to see for yourself what makes us such a special and vibrant place. Our open days provide a great opportunity to speak to our staff and current students, and find out more about our courses.

We look forward to welcoming you to Buckinghamshire New University and, on behalf of everyone at the university I thank you for your interest.

With best wishes,

Professor Nick Braisby Vice-Chancellor

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Our Chancellor

Buckinghamshire New University gave me the confidence to make the most of every opportunity and become the best version of myself, and I’m excited to see the university continue to do the same for its students today.

I’m proud to be the first Chancellor of the University and welcome you in building your future career here at BNU.

JAY BLADES MBE

Art & Design

Art and Design is one of the most varied disciplines out there. Everyone has the power to be creative. After all, creativity has no rules, just a lot of different tools, techniques and approaches.

Course areas

+ Art & Photography

+ 3D Design

+ Design for Stage & Screen

+ Fashion & Textiles

+ Visual Communication & Design

With a history of delivering expert craft, art and design education for more than 130 years, Buckinghamshire New University is the perfect place to start your creative career.

The School of Art, Design and Performance covers many key areas of the creative world. You’ll discover excellent workshop facilities, experienced lecturers, and a diverse range of courses. With our wealth of strong industry contacts, you’ll get direct access to guest lectures, live project briefs, masterclasses, and plenty of networking opportunities. With vast industry connections, our School also has a long history of graduates excelling in the creative industries.

Whatever your subject interest, you will be joining a supportive and close-knit creative community. You will have ongoing opportunities for collaboration with peers across subjects within the School, and also beyond. We recognise that your future life in industry will require you to work alongside other creatives, so your journey begins here.

You’ll blend academic study with realworld experiences, helping you to develop a sophisticated methodology for creative projects, including live industry challenges. Some courses have opportunities for workbased learning and placement opportunities.

You’ll be working on your career the moment you begin your course. In fact, many of our students find a role within their chosen field before they’ve even graduated.

So, if you’ve got a curious mind and your head is bursting with creative thoughts, then discover our courses to unlock your imaginative world.

We work hard to provide our students with exposure to industry links, placements, workshops and lectures by industry professionals as well as opportunities to work on live briefs. We want our students to have every opportunity to develop and explore their own innovative thinking and creativity.

PROFESSOR SRI-KARTINI LEET HEAD OF SCHOOL OF ART, DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

Our innovative fine art and Association of Photographers (AOP) accredited photography courses are crafted to help you turn your passion into a future career. Inspire others with your ideas and creations, change how we see the world, and help mould the future through your artistic practice.

We’ve invested in industry-standard equipment and a full range of traditional and digital resources for you to enhance your creative skills. From Adobe Creative Suite, well-equipped lighting studios and wet darkroom for Photography, to VR kit and 3D design workshops where you can experiment with mixed media, ceramics, metalwork and woodwork for fine art. Our specialist equipment gives you everything you need to excel on your course.

During your time with us, you’ll engage with our dynamic programme of visiting lectures and will benefit from live project briefs, masterclasses, and plenty of networking opportunities. And with London only a short journey away, you’ll be able to visit endless museums, galleries and landscapes for inspiration.

Relying on a dynamic and diverse approach to the subject, the BA (Hons) Photography course offers students opportunities to engage with the photographic medium in a variety of ways. Via the broad spectrum of expertise from tutors, students study photography via varied platforms from CGI, moving image, wet print and digital processes, exhibition installation and page design – the course enables individual thinking, innovative image-making and professional enterprise.

ALEXANDRA MURPHY COURSE LEADER

ACCREDITED COURSE

3D DESIGN

If you’re interested in the design and transformation of products, physical spaces and environments, take a look at our 3D design courses. Turn your concepts into 3D models with CAD software, and 3D prototyping tools. Focus on the development of actual product manufacturing skills and develop your eye for design.

You will get the opportunity to work on projects with real life applications such as competitions and internships and engage with emerging discourses around sustainability and green living.

You’ll also have access to a range of industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, Rhino and Photoshop. You can experiment in our professional workshops using various materials such as wood, metal, plastic and ceramics. Here you’ll be supported by our specialist technicians as you build your skills towards your future career.

Our furniture design, interior and spatial design, and sustainable product design courses are taught at our High Wycombe Campus. You’ll get the opportunity to build up your skills whilst studying in one of the most renowned furniture making towns of the UK.

VISUAL COMMUNICATION & DESIGN

We believe people learn better when trying to solve real problems. That means you’ll learn to tackle briefs with your skills and creativity to make effective decisions under tight deadlines.

You’ll also discover what it takes to apply creative problem solving to a huge variety of briefs as you invent targeted and innovative communications. You’ll learn how to turn a thought into an idea, an idea into a concept, and then a concept into a campaign or finished product.

As you’d expect from the creative world, every year is different, but the strong professional relationships stay the same. That way, we can stay ahead of the industry’s evolving needs and challenges.

Take advantage of our links with big name agencies, publishers and companies, like BBH, Mother, Saatchi & Saatchi, Faber Publishing, Mind Design and Creative Review. You can also benefit from showcasing your work at several industry events around London, and at our annual art and design show, which gives the public access to our High Wycombe Campus.

FASHION & TEXTILES

Our Fashion and Textiles courses are crafted to help you bring to life your visions and ideas.

Our professional workshops are equipped with the industry-standard technology and machines you need to develop your practice.

You could be using anything from a sewing or knitting machine to a top of the range 3D scanner in our fabrication laboratory, known as FabLab. In our workshops, you’ll receive one-to-one teaching, working closely with our experienced lecturers and specialist technicians.

Throughout your course you could have the opportunity to take part in industry workshops and international competitions, including British Fashion Council reviews, exhibitions and the BNU Summer Show.

OUR FASHION AND TEXTILES PROGRAMMES ARE RANKED

3 RD BEST IN THE UK

With a focus on craftsmanship and innovation, our Fashion & Textiles students are encouraged to develop hands-on making and technical skills through the use of our state-of-the-art facilities. These courses enable our students to build a portfolio of industry standard, professional skills to launch themselves into a successful creative career.

POPPY M c KINNON-EVANS COURSE LEADER

(THE GUARDIAN LEAGUE TABLES 2023)

DESIGN FOR STAGE & SCREEN

Students on some of our design for stage and screen courses spend their time split between our High Wycombe Campus and our teaching base at the iconic Pinewood Studios. This means you’ll have the opportunity to learn the skills and knowledge you need for your future, all whilst studying right in the heart of this famous creative hub.

You’ll develop a strong portfolio of work that showcases your creativity to employers and learn from industry experts in top teaching facilities. With our strong links with the industry, you’ll get direct access to guest lectures and can benefit from live project briefs, masterclasses, and plenty of networking opportunities.

All in all, you’ll get to enjoy a friendly, supportive and stimulating learning environment, experiencing our ‘hands-on’ approach to learning. It means you can focus on perfecting your specialism, while developing your creativity and confidence.

Become part of the crucial team that works behind the scenes to bring to life stories for audiences around the world.

Costume students at Buckinghamshire New University gain from the opportunity of exploring the rich and diverse subject of costume design and making through fantastic workshop facilities and projects which extend their creative potential and prepare them for industry.

KAREN BARTLETT COURSE LEADER

Dance & Performance

The entertainment industry is fiercely competitive but if you stand out, your options are unlimited. At Buckinghamshire New University, our courses are designed to give you an edge, reveal your talents and set you apart from your competition by grounding your technical skills with academic knowledge and understanding.

Course areas

+ Acting

+ Dance

+ Musical Theatre

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At BNU we offer a range of dynamic courses which help to prepare you for a creative career in the performing arts industry. You will be taught by academics, practitioners and guest artists with a wealth of experience of contemporary performing arts practices. Your work will be informed by current research and professional industry knowledge, ensuring your talent as an artist is relevant and current.

Our courses will open your eyes to the extensive career opportunities in your chosen field, will open your mind to the study of ground-breaking theory with practical application and enable you to finetune your skills as a performing artist.

Each interdisciplinary course offers opportunities for collaboration and encourages you to develop your authenticity and creativity as an artist. Whether you wish to perform, create or teach, our degrees focus on developing your professional skills while also equipping you with the intellectual tools and essential knowledge to build a successful career.

With London’s theatre world only a short train journey away, we are perfectly placed for acting, musical theatre and dance. It also means we can bring in industry professionals to run a range of masterclasses in our leading studios.

ACTING

Our Acting courses enable you to develop skills across a range of different media as well as performing for stage and screen. Your next step could be to create and perform in major theatrical productions, on film and radio, or stage and screen work in local and national venues.

You will also engage in acting across different platforms developing skills for film, television and stage. You’ll also develop expertise in analysing how performances, films and radio productions create meaning in an increasingly technology-driven world.

OUR DANCE AND DRAMA COURSES WERE RANKED 1 ST FOR STUDENT EXPERIENCE AND TEACHING QUALITY .

(THE TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2022)

DANCE MUSICAL THEATRE

From ballet to jazz and street, our core dance programme helps you develop in a variety of dance forms. You’ll perfect your technique through regular practical classes and masterclasses with industry professionals in our dance studios on campus.

But we’ll also ensure you are prepared for a career in the dance and/or fitness industries by teaching you about entrepreneurship, marketing and how to look after your body.

Whether you want to go on to perform, teach, choreograph or manage, we will give you the skills to create your own portfolio career and ensure you are able to adapt to any challenges that may arise.

After all, this degree is the perfect launch pad to go into the field as a self-employed professional or build your own dance or fitness related business.

Our musical theatre programme combines and develops your skills in acting, singing, and dancing, helping you become a creative and self-motivated individual, ready to break into the Musical Theatre industry. During your time with us you’ll delve into jazz technique, singing and voice through a range of skills-based classes.

Studying on this course means you’ll automatically become a member of our repertory musical theatre company, where you’ll have the opportunity to take part in both small and large-scale productions, Putting your newly learnt skills into practice for excited audiences.

As well as this you will engage with industry professionals via a programme of workshops, seminars, lectures and performances. You will work collaboratively with a professional creative team to design, create and produce high quality productions.

Upon graduation you’ll be a versatile performer, ready to take on career opportunities in all areas of musical theatre, from West End productions to touring companies and even teaching.

Engineering & the Built Environment

Engineering and the Built Environment influences every aspect of our day to day life. It supports our health and environment, the energy we use, our social networks and digital connections. This sector contributes significantly to the regional, national and global economy and students graduating with degrees in this field of study are in high demand with employers in the UK and across the world.

Course areas

+ Architectural Design Technology

+ Building & Construction Engineering

+ Electrical & Electronic Engineering

+ Engineering Design

Courses in this area prepare you for exciting and challenging roles in the automotive, aeronautical, energy, medical technology and space industries amongst many others.

We work very closely with professional bodies such as the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) and Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), helping you gain the skills and knowledge that reflect what industry require.

Whether you would like to develop yourself as a designer, engineer, technologist or a manager and be part of a profession which devises solutions to global challenges for the betterment of the society, you will find a suitable course to study here at BNU.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Designed to provide you with a sound knowledge of the architectural design process, you’ll also acquire the necessary skills required to help you become a professional architectural technologist. You can build skills in design and detailing of buildings, as well as gain an understanding of construction technology.

By the time you graduate, you will be able to design and create the building blueprints using the latest and key industry software and have professional competencies such as project management and professional practice, making you a key candidate for employers.

BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING

We’ll help you develop the digital and sustainability skills you need to become a built environment professional. You can gain the knowledge you need to be able to shape and engineer the environment around you through projects and research. With a focus on the engineering, technology and management of buildings, these courses prepare you to take up employment with construction companies.

For September 2024

We aim to deliver an expanded range of exciting and innovative new courses in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management and Quantity Surveying. Visit our website for full details.

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

Electrical & Electronic Engineering is a fascinating and challenging field of study. Here at BNU you’ll have access to our Engineering IT studio with state-of-theart 3D printers, brand new CAD/CAM equipment, MATLAB Simulink, PSCAD, LabView and solidworks software. You will also have access to our modern Electromechanical laboratory that is equipped with Electropneumatic, Electrical Machines and Drives, Smart factory/Industry 40, PLC, Automation, Robotics and Mechatronic Systems.

In the first year of study you will learn alongside students studying in other areas of Engineering such as Engineering Design and Building and Construction. In the final year of study, you will have the opportunity to specialise in either Electrical Power Systems, Instrumentation and Control and Space Systems Engineering. You will also have the opportunity to experience a short industry placement and complete a live industry project brief. Our exciting course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to secure a fulfilling career in this interesting industry.

ENGINEERING DESIGN

Our courses in Engineering Design have been accredited by the Institute of Engineering Designers (IED) to IEng Level and provides professional recognition for the study undertaken.

During your time studying one of our engineering design courses, you’ll also have access to the Engineering IT studio, where current industry-standard software such as Solidworks is available, as well as advanced 3D printing, design and CAD/CAM labs.

Course index

Art & Design

AY - Aylesbury HW - High Wycombe PWD - BNU based at Pinewood Studio UXB - Uxbridge

Employment-focused education

Our sector-leading curriculum delivers an education that is flexible and practice-based, built around your needs to prepare you for your future career.

Many of our courses are grouped into clusters which share a common first year and allow you to have flexibility of choice for what you study in year two onwards.

Subject areas include:

Allied Health & Advanced Practice

Animation, Games & Visual Effects

Audio, Music & Events

Aviation & Tourism

Business Management

Community & Primary Care

Computing

Criminology & Social Sciences

Dance & Performance

3D Design

Education

Fashion & Textiles

Film, TV & Media Production

Finance

Health Care & Social Work

Law

Midwifery

Nursing

Operating Department Practice

Policing

Psychology

Security

Sport

Visual Communication & Design

*There may be limited options on some of our accredited courses. Charts are figurative for illustrative purposes. See bnu.ac.uk/courses for the latest information.

Courses built around you

Choose to learn your way. Combine options and opportunity modules and study what’s important to you.

In years one and two you will choose from a range of opportunity modules that are of specific relevance to you and your future goals.

Choose from a range of opportunities including

• gaining academic credit for the volunteering work you do through our Students’ Union

• project work around sustainability

• developing your skills as an entrepreneur; and more.

Year

Your common first year means that rather than having to make your big career decision before you join us, we will introduce you to various specialisms and offer you the flexibility to choose the pathway which suits you. You will study with others who are doing closely related courses to get a great all-round immersion in your subject.

It could be that your academic interests and career aspirations may change as a result. We offer you the flexibility to decide on the best career path for you based on all of the support and resources we give you, including employer projects and briefs and real-life working examples of applying your degree in the workplace.

Our students can benefit from handson learning by taking part in meaningful industry-based experience. This may be an employer or workplace-led project, work placements or industry experience, helping to give you the skills and knowledge you need for life after uni.

You’ll also benefit from our new Opportunity modules, a suite of short, but high impact, modules covering areas such as business basics/entrepreneurship, sustainability, technology and impact. These are designed to help you stand out when looking for jobs and bolster your employability prospects, giving you the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.

You’ll benefit from working with other students across the whole of the University, bringing your own unique skills and knowledge from your discipline to work with colleagues and produce big results that you can be personally very proud of.

Year 3

Common Core modules

Core & specialisms modules

Core & specialisms modules

Option modules

Option modules

Opportunity modules

Example course structure Industry-based experience

Apprenticeships

Flexible study options

There’s more than one way to get a degree these days. You’ll find plenty of flexible study options and routes to learning with us.

Degree apprenticeships

Degree apprenticeships offer a flexible and professional education, allowing you to obtain a degree while continuing to build practical experience in your workplace. We work with employers to offer Degree Apprenticeships in a wide range of professions.

You’ll study at the University alongside your job, accessing relevant training to achieve a higher or degree-level qualification and progress in your chosen career. With funding from your employer and the government, you’ll earn a salary whilst learning.

For a full list of our apprenticeships, visit bnu.ac.uk/apprenticeships.

Part-time study options

We offer lots of part-time programmes for our students who want to fit their studies around other commitments, such as work and family.

As a part-time student, you’ll cover the same content as a full-time programme. Your learning will just be spread out over a longer period. Many people find this extra flexibility makes studying a lot more manageable.

For more information about part-time study, visit bnu.ac.uk

Choice of start dates

If a September start is not right for you, we have courses which start at other times of the year.

For course information and start dates, visit bnu .ac.uk/courses

EXPLORE.

TOWN & CONVENIENCE

Our campuses are ideally connected with great transport links and interconnectivity of modern life.

NATURE & BEAUTY

The Chiltern Hills, Marlow and Henley-on-Thames are just a few of the stunning places you can explore on our doorstep.

FOR YOURSELF.

LIFESTYLE

An abundance of independent and chain cafés, shops, clubs and activities surround our campuses.

RELAXATION

Escape the noise with dedicated study zones, quiet areas or the comfort of your student accommodation.

High Wycombe Campus

Our main campus is right in the middle of High Wycombe – a lively town offering everything you need to make your student years memorable.

From great shopping to buzzing nightlife, vibrant culture and rolling hills and countryside, this student-centred town has everything you could need right on your doorstep.

We are renowned for our state-of-the-art facilities and innovative teaching methods. When we say ‘hands-on’ we really mean it. From our TV and music studios, simulated NHS wards, psychology labs, police custody suite, photography studios and amazing art and design studios and workshops. Check out our course pages to see how we teach you the actual skills you need to follow your dream career.

We have a thriving close-knit campus community that our students love because everything is on one site and easy to find.

With four floors of library open 24/7, our huge Gateway gym, places to hang out to study or socialise and our award-winning Bucks Students’ Union bar and The Venue night club – we really do have everything waiting to welcome you to BNU.

Whilst our self-contained campus has lots to offer, you will be wanting to explore further afield, and High Wycombe has everything you need.

But your university experience should be about so much more than just your course.

HIGH WYCOMBE SHOPPING

The Eden Centre is right next to the High Wycombe Campus, with a wide range of shops including high-end and high-street fashion as well as a host of dining and leisure experiences including a multiplex cinema and bowling centre.

High Wycombe also has the old town quarter which hosts a lively street market three times a week with a whole array of small street food vendors catering for every possible taste and budget.

RESTAURANTS, BARS & CAFÉS

High Wycombe town centre hosts a cosmopolitan range of entertainment and socialising opportunities, from the big chain restaurants to smaller artisan restaurants, bars and coffee shops, there is something to suit everyone.

Uxbridge Campus

Home to many of our nursing, midwifery and healthcare courses, BNU’s Uxbridge Campus is purpose built to deliver our award-winning courses. With state-of-theart simulation facilities, library, café and Students’ Union, our Uxbridge Campus has everything you need for your course. We also offer a free campus link bus that can take you to our High Wycombe Campus.

Uxbridge is located in West London, meaning you can be in central London in no time, but giving you the best of local culture and community. From the brilliant Chimes Shopping Centre to local delis, countless bars, restaurants and proper local pubs – Uxbridge even boasts a local beach at Ruislip Lido.

Aylesbury Campus

Aylesbury Campus offers a range of courses, including our nursing and midwifery programmes as well as our apprenticeships. It features amazing nursing and midwifery simulation suites, with realistic mannequins. It is also home to the digital innovation hub, which supports business innovation and growth in Buckinghamshire.

Aylesbury is a small and friendly town, mixing modern shopping centres with a traditional high street, packed with independent shops and a weekly Foodie Friday food market in the Market Square.

Small doesn’t mean boring – Aylesbury has everything you could wish for, including two theatres, museums, bars, restaurants and sporting facilities, all set in the beautiful Aylesbury Vale with countryside and stately homes on your doorstep.

BNU based at Pinewood Studios

Our teaching base at Pinewood Studios helps give you the opportunity to learn the skills and knowledge you need for your future, all whilst studying right in the heart of the famous creative hub.

At Buckinghamshire New University, we have a range of courses which split their time between our High Wycombe Campus and our teaching base at the renowned Pinewood Studios. Situated only a short ride from High Wycombe, students get to study in a base within the working studios at Pinewood, and also enjoy the full university experience and support network at our High Wycombe Campus.

If you choose to study one of these programmes, you will have access to stateof-the-art equipment and facilities that deliver a high quality and hands-on learning experience. Our specialist resources include a dedicated hair and make-up workshop, prosthetics lab to animation and VFX labs, film, TV and media production facilities and classrooms, equipped with everything you’ll need to kick-start your career.

Our contacts within the industry means you will have opportunities for guest speakers with experts and visits from leading edge companies in Animation, Film, Media, TV, Hair and Make-up and Costume Design.

There has never been a better time to gain a degree in your chosen industry-related subject. The industry is constantly evolving to meet shifting customer values and new technologies. With an impressive portfolio and sought-after skillset, you’ll be ready to work in a range of roles.

Missenden Abbey

Missenden Abbey is set within 10 acres of beautiful grounds in the heart of the Chiltern hills and a short walk to the village of Great Missenden.

A 12th century former medieval abbey, it blends a historical building with a purposebuilt hotel, conference and training facility. It offers a stunning background for wedding and party celebrations as well as a great learning environment for training and business strategy away days.

Students within our Missenden Abbey International Hotel and Hospitality School will undertake placements at this impressive venue. We adopt a practice-led approach to hospitality education and training, with students benefiting from an emphasis on professional development and gaining realworld hotel experience.

You’ll work and gain experience at an operational level in your first year and move to more supervisory and managerial roles and capabilities in your second and third year.

All areas and departments of the Abbey will be utilised during the placements, including front of house and back of house operations.

BNU

In development

At BNU we are currently in an exciting time of development with an investment of £16.4 million at our main High Wycombe Campus and a further £3 million across our other sites.

The development will provide the best possible environment for our students to study, relax and socialise. Work began in 2022 to introduce more open green spaces via a roof top garden, a huge new student restaurant and a vibrant atrium area which will provide more space for students and include our student support hub.

Our plan is for all this work to be finished by the start of the 2023/24 academic year so you will be able to take full advantage of it during your time with us.

Student hub

Winter garden

Teaching spaces

Roof terrace

Main campus atrium

Reception

Café

Development in build. Images are for illustration purposes only, final details subject to change.

Make yourself at home

Deciding where you are going to be living at university is a big choice. Some decide to stay at home and commute – many of our students do, so you won’t be alone.

But for others, moving away from home is a big part of their university experience, and you’ll want the certainty of knowing where you are going to live.

At BNU, we have a range of accommodation options to suit your budget, your lifestyle and your social life and somewhere you will feel at home.

All our accommodation is walking distance to our High Wycombe Campus, shops, supermarkets and the town centre, making it easy (and cheap) to get around.

bnu.ac.uk/accommodation

Choose the right accommodation for you

Brook Street Hughenden Park Student Village

Our budget option and generally agreed to be our friendliest accommodation. Whilst some students are worried about the shared facilities initially, after a couple of days the great atmosphere on-site more than makes up for it. Amazing value.

• Single rooms

• Shared kitchen diner

• Shared toilet and bathrooms

Hughenden Park Student Village is our biggest halls of residence and our students love the atmosphere that this generates.

En suite rooms

• 4 foot double beds

• Shared kitchen diner

Budget accommodation

from £82 per week

Second cheapest halls accommodation in the South East of England*

A residence with benefits Free WIFI

No deposits

That’s right, no deposits! Helping you make the transition to living away from home as easy as possible.

No need to use your personal data to research an assignment or more likely stream the latest Netflix series!

Contents insurance All bills included

Our comprehensive contents insurance gives you peace of mind that your belongings are protected.

That’s right, no sudden energy or water bills, the price you pay covers everything.

Plus , Don’t miss out on Gateway Gym memberships from £99 per year! *

A great way to keep healthy and save at the same time, what’s not to love.

Feel safe in the knowledge that our accommodation is manned by security personnel as well as comprehensive CCTV coverage.

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THE BIG DEAL

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BNU is the only university in the UK to offer free access to a huge range of activities and opportunities to enrich your University experience with us.

The BIG Deal gives you free access not only to our Students’ Union’s events and entertainments, but also their huge range of competitive and recreational sport, skills workhops, CV building activities and of course student societies.

WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL ABOUT BNU?

There’s more to university than your time in the classroom. It’s the time to form friendships that last a lifetime, grow your confidence and enhance your skills through new experiences.

Bucks Students’ Union offer the BIG Deal, in conjunction with BNU, to give you a diverse range of programmes and activities, unique in the university sector. From sports, societies and entertainment, to recreational activities, personal development programmes and trips all are provided for free!

FREE ENTERTAINMENT AND SOCIAL PROGRAMME

Whether it is live music and comedy or exclusive club nights and cultural events, our events and social programme will have something for you. Based in our awardwinning venues, you have full free access so you never have to miss a thing!

FREE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Singing lessons, theatre trips, cookery and language classes or learning how to be a fire performer, our free recreational activities give you the opportunity to try something that you have always fancied.

FREE SOCIETIES

University is great for finding like-minded people and exploring your interests. From faith and community to academic and physical activities, you’ll find a huge list of societies for you to join, all completely free and fully supported by Bucks Students’ Union.

FREE SPORTS

Whether it is competitive or sport for fun, we have lots of opportunities for you to get involved in sport. With 25 different teams in a variety of disciplines, whatever your standard, you’ll find a team perfect for you. Our Sport for Fun is excellent for those that don’t want to compete but just join in.

FREE ADDITIONAL SKILLS WORKSHOPS

When you leave with your degree, we want you to stand out from the crowd. We will make sure you are ‘work ready’ by providing a whole host of other skills and experiences that complement your degree and provide you with the transferable skills that employers are looking for. Look out for free certificated courses, training programmes and taster sessions.

We’ll provide you with a Bucks Award, a record of all your achievements through the Students’ Union, and a session with our team to support you in applying those experiences to your chosen career.

REWARDED STUDENT REPS

Not only does the BIG Deal include free activities, we also financially reward our student reps. It’s also a chance to bridge the gap between students and the University and initiate real change. In return, you’ll get the support and guidance to boost your employability and leadership skills. It may even lead to other paid opportunities in the future.

2,000+ opportunities to participate in free recreational activities.

30+ different active societies that are free to join.

30+ different competitive and recreational sporting opportunities.

200+ fully trained and supported student representatives.

3,500+ hours of free additional skills training offered.

The BIG Deal is delivered on behalf of the University by our Students’ Union.

300+ free events, activities and social opportunities as part of our diverse programme designed to support inclusivity and belonging.

Sport and wellbeing activities at BNU

TIME TO PLAY

Whether you are an elite athlete, just fancy a kick about now and again or want a spin class with disco lights, BNU sport has something for you.

SPORT FOR FUN

From horse riding to dry slope skiing, kayaking and paddle boarding, the vast majority of our Sports for Fun sessions are free of charge so it’s the perfect opportunity to come along with friends and try something new.

Our Gateway Gym has stateof-the-art recreational facilities

COMPETITIVE SPORT

Whatever your standard, our sports teams welcome you. Football, Volleyball, Athletics, Badminton, Cheerleading – whatever sport you love you can take your pick at BNU.

ELITE SPORT

We also have a focus on performance sport for those student athletes wishing to compete at a high level. We are a Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) Accredited Centre and are partners for the FA Women’s Super League Academy. We are also proud to have been selected by Swim England as one of only five universities in the country to offer a national swimming Performance Centre.

75 workout stations *

Latest exercise equipment including HD touch screen app based cardio machines.

Dance and activity studios *

Personal

training studio *

Fully trained

Fitness coaches and personal trainers able to help you reach your fitness goals.

Low cost

Student membership and alumni price promise; student prices after graduation.

Classes for everyone

Sessions each week to suit every level of fitness.

Spin studio *

MyRide+™ virtual ride cinema experience and nightclub lighting for a truly immersive experience.

Four-court sports hall

*

Badminton, netball, basketball, and volleyball courts.

Students’ Union

LIVE YOUR BEST STUDENT LIFE

We’re proud that our exciting and dynamic

The Venue

The Venue is our intimate Lounge bar and larger club/live room. With a 1,200-capacity event space our state-of-the-art venue is the social hub of our High Wycombe Campus, providing great food by day and award-winning entertainment by night with social activities seven days a week. From quiz, film and acoustic music nights to our infamous Frat House and live bands, The Venue provides something different every night of the week.

All free to our students

MORE THAN JUST A BAR

Bucks Students’ Union is so much more than a bar. We provide a number of services to support you during your time at BNU; such as:

• volunteering opportunities

• Jobshop

• Advice Centre

• buddying

• freshers’ helpers

• freshers’ fortnight

• student newspaper and radio

• student reps

• competitive and recreational sport

• recreational activities

• personal and professional development

• entertainment and social activities

• wellbeing and welfare

• campaigns and lobbying

• charity fundraising

• student societies.

Plus so much more!

To keep up-to-date with everything that’s going on, you can find all the latest news and events on the Bucks Students’ Union website, bucksstudentsunion.org

union@bnu.ac.uk

bucksstudentsunion.org

facebook.com/bucksstudentsunion

@buckssu

instagram.com/bucksstudentsunion

youtube.com/bucksstudenttv

Supporting your learning development

Our Student Learning and Achievement team support students who are keen to develop their academic skills and improve their grades, whatever their course, year or stage of attainment.

What help can we give you?

• guidance on academic writing

• referencing advice

• support with maths and statistics

• effective notemaking strategies

• study and research skills

• advice on completing assignments

• time management tactics.

We also have expertise in supporting students who use English as an additional language.

We provide one-to-one tutorials and workshops, both online and in-person. We work flexibly to support your needs.

bnu.ac.uk/SLA

Our library

The library is open 24 hours a day, whether you need to use the group rooms or the silent study areas.

We provide all the books, journals and articles you need for your study and research. If there’s something we don’t have just let us know and we’ll make it available.

To get the most from our resources, our friendly subject librarians are available for online or in person 1-1 appointments or simply chat with our team online for quick answers.

Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) number: 1682

We will consider any requests for accessible formats that may be required. Please send your request to: advice@bnu.ac.uk. 0330

If you have any queries, please contact us on

Uxbridge Campus

106 Oxford Road

Uxbridge

Middlesex UB8 1NA

Aylesbury Campus

59 Walton Street

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire HP21 7QG

The Pavillions Shopping Centre

The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital Bus Station

This publication was produced by Buckinghamshire New University in September 2023.

It is accurate at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to amend information within this prospectus without prior notice. Please visit our website at bnu.ac.uk/tac for our full terms and conditions.

© Buckinghamshire New University 2023.

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