Human and Social Sciences Prospectus 24

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

Education & Childhood Studies

If you’re ambitious to play an important role in young lives and the community, then our education courses are an ideal place to start. With expert guidance, we’ll help you reach your potential and prepare you for a wide range of rewarding roles in the world of education.

Course areas

+ Childhood Studies with Early Years

+ Childhood Studies with Primary Education

We’ve designed our education and early years degree programmes to help turn your enthusiasm into practical skills and to kick start a fulfilling career.

At Buckinghamshire New University, you’ll be taught by great lecturers, knowledgeable practitioners and experienced educators. They’ll inspire you to become a motivating and empowering early years professional or teacher and can be a useful stepping stone into teacher training, such as a PGCE.

We offer an in-depth curriculum, helping our students to develop as thoughtful and flexible practitioners, able to act as advocates for young children.

By studying with us, you’ll develop the deep insight and knowledge you need to become a valued and trusted support for the children and families you work with in your future career.

We are well placed to draw on our links with employers, and the strength of our academic team, to keep our courses in this area highly relevant and evidence-based.

Our lecturers are experts and have rich experiences to share that will make your learning come to life. They’re former practitioners themselves meaning they can tell you all about the realities of working with children in different settings. It also means that what you learn in the classroom will always be linked to real-life practice. You’ll also have the opportunity to go on placements, hear from guest speakers and gain regular practice-based opportunities. It’s important to us that we provide you with not only the academic theory but also the practical experience you’ll need to step into your future confidently.

You’ll gain the skills and knowledge you need for a successful career in a range of areas, such as early years leadership; training roles; teaching; social work; special needs; play therapy and more.

At BNU, there’s always someone there to talk to and share your experiences with. Best of all, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and work with front-line professionals who will understand exactly what you’re going through. They can help prepare you to feel confident and resilient for whatever path you choose beyond graduation.

Psychology & Criminology

Ready to explore the mysteries of the mind? Curious about why crime happens and want to delve into the inner workings of crime and criminal justice? Interested in the theories, processes and relationships that influence attitudes, beliefs and behaviour relating to healthcare? With Buckinghamshire New University, you’ll be able to select from a variety of modules and pathways to tailor the course to suit your interests and passions.

Course areas

+ Criminology

+ Criminology & Forensics

+ Criminology & Law

+ Health & Social Science

+ Psychology

+ Counselling Psychology

+ Forensic Psychology

+ Sport & Exercise Psychology

+ Psychology & Criminology

With input from industry employers, our courses help you develop the skills you need for a range of exciting careers in the public, private and voluntary sectors. We pride ourselves on teaching practical skills wherever and whenever we can, meaning you’ll leave us feeling confident and prepared for your future.

At BNU we introduce you to various specialisms and offer you the flexibility to choose the pathway which leads to your chosen career. For example, you can choose pathways in psychology, sport and exercise psychology, counselling psychology or forensic psychology. Alternatively, you could focus on criminology. You could also combine your studies in psychology and criminology, criminology and forensics, criminology and law, or health and social sciences. There’re options to suit every interest.

Our staff are highly experienced, drawing on existing links within industry to help you develop the knowledge you need for your future career. Our teaching team are also highly regarded for their research and publications. Many of our lecturers are social scientists and have active research interests into ageing, gender issues and mental health, as well as the body in society. Whilst studying at BNU, you’ll also be given the opportunity to hear from external speakers who can provide you with a deeper understanding of the subject from their experience.

We can arrange trips to places like prisons and occupational settings to give you insights into different career paths. You’ll see your chosen subject in action and how your degree can be used in the real world. What’s more, you could also gain experience volunteering in areas like mental health, forensic-related agencies, educational settings and sports psychology. This all helps to enhance your skills, as well as enable you to build up valuable contacts, further preparing you for life after graduation.

If you can’t commit to full-time study, don’t worry. You can choose to study a range of our programmes part-time. It may take you a bit longer, but you’ll be able to fit your studies around other commitments.

CRIMINOLOGY HEALTH AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

Mental health, crime and punishment, ageing, gender, diversity, inequality - only by understanding people’s experiences of these areas can we really start solving the big issues facing society. With BNU, you can explore the theories, policies, processes and relationships that influence attitudes, beliefs and behaviour in society.

We have specifically designed our programme and pathways to empower you and to have a positive impact on individuals, communities and society. Everything we do is focused on you and your future employment.

After graduation, you could look into jobs within and around the criminal justice system, such as the courts, prisons or the probation service, or within Government. The skills you’ll learn could also take you to a career in social and youth work, refugee and victim support, community development and advice work.

We’ll also prepare you to work in voluntary and third sector organisations such as drug and alcohol services as well as intelligence and crime analysis, youth offending and the legal profession. Whatever your career goal, we’ll help you to achieve it.

Society is a complicated machine with lots of independent cogs that all affect each other. It’s a fascinating and wide-reaching subject to study. Studying health and social science gives you lots of options for your future career.

Health and social science focuses on the changing world and the social and cultural influences on health, wellbeing and society. You’ll learn how to deconstruct issues and challenges in society related to diversity, health and gender. It also examines the ways in which globalisation is affecting the community and understandings of health, wellbeing and ageing.

There is a strong focus on employability throughout this programme and you will have the opportunity to volunteer for an organisation relevant to this degree, which will help enhance your CVs for future graduate level employment.

This subject is perfect if you want to pursue a career in the public sector, either working in policy or politics. Health and social science will help you to attain key transferable academic skills which are needed to pursue a career in the wellbeing, health, social and voluntary sectors.

PSYCHOLOGY

Absolutely fascinating – that’s how we’d describe psychology at BNU! Through theory and research, it unravels an enormous range of complex challenges to explain behaviour and how our brains work.

Our hands-on approach will give you a sense of what it’s really like to work in the world of psychology, in whatever career you choose. Our current students use our stateof-the-art observation laboratory to engage in the measurement of psycho-physiological responses using Biopac©. They measure the activity of the cardiovascular system, brain, autonomic nervous system and more. Our current students also have access to Tobii eye tracking equipment and HTC Vive, a virtual reality software, meaning they can push the boundaries and get creative with their research ideas. We’ll also help our students master SPSS, the statistics software that social scientists use to analyse and present data.

Many of the pathways on our BSc (Hons) in Psychology are accredited by The British Psychological Society (BPS), which is a recognised qualification by employers throughout the country. Upon graduation, if you achieve a 2:2 or higher, you’ll be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) and from there you can take steps towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

Our courses prepare you to work in a wide range of organisations, including the NHS, police force, prison service, the courts, probation service, local government, Civil Service, human resources, advertising and marketing communications and more. Many students also use our courses as a steppingstone to further training. So, in whatever area you wish to specialise, we can help you achieve your career goals.

Sport & Human Performance

Sport is our passion, and you’ll see this in everything we do – from the enthusiasm of our lecturers to our sports and fitness facilities you’ll get to use at our High Wycombe Campus. We’ve been pioneering sport-related studies for over 25 years so, if sport is your passion too, then the opportunities are endless at Buckinghamshire New University.

Course areas

+ Community Health & Physical Activity

+ Football Development & Performance

+ Performance Sport

+ Physical Education

+ Sports Coaching

+ Sports Coaching with Business

+ Sports & Exercise Science

+ Sports Therapy

+ Strength & Conditioning

Working in sport is varied and exciting. You may want to work with children and young people as a coach or take a role focused on widening participation among young people and adults alike. You could have a fascination for elite performance and want to start a career helping top athletes achieve their potential. Or you may be more interested in the power of the mind and how sports psychology can help an athlete reach the next level. You may want to focus more on football development or performance, where you can specialise in community development through football.

Whatever your sporting passion and career you wish to pursue, with Buckinghamshire New University you can delve into the areas you’re interested in and will be supported every step of the way.

Our sports courses combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills and experience. We understand that knowing the theory can only take you so far. That’s why our sports courses also include practical elements. Our hands-on approach will help you gain valuable skills so you can graduate feeling confident and prepared for your future career.

Our High Wycombe Campus is home to our Human Performance, Exercise and Wellbeing Centre. This is where our teaching, research and enterprise across health, sport, exercise, and wellbeing all comes together.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

The equipment you’ll have access to in our Human Performance Lab is the same as what is used by professionals across the sporting world. It includes a 3D Motion Capture system, Neurotracker Attention Training software and Powerlab. You’ll get to understand the incredible things the human body can do and explore psychological, biomechanical and physiological characteristics.

CONNECTIONS TO BOLSTER YOUR CV

High quality facilities are just part of the picture. You’ll also have support from our experienced lecturers. They know what skills employers are looking for, and understand how to help you get ahead in the sporting world.

In our Sports and Wellbeing Clinic, experienced therapists provide treatments for a wide range of sports injuries and health conditions. This facility is open to the public, as well as staff and students, helping you gain real-life experience of working in this area of the sports industry.

And it’s not just Sports Therapy where you can gain industry experience. Many of our sports courses allow you to gain experience whilst studying. Internships are a fantastic opportunity to put what you’ve learnt into practice in a professional sports environment.

We have ties to local and national sporting organisations that offer you a wealth of opportunities. You may get the chance to assist with coaching at a local community group or you could find yourself working alongside athletes funded by Sport England on the performance pathway.

We’ve developed invaluable connections with a host of organisations including the National Sports Centre at Bisham Abbey, home to several national governing bodies of sport, Leap (County Sports Partnership), and Wycombe Wanderers Football Club. We also work closely with Reading Women Football Club and the National League basketball team, Reading Rockets.

IT IS A BIG DEAL

And if you want to do sport outside of your studies, then you’ll be spoilt for choice. BNU is the only university in the UK to offer FREE access to a huge range of sports and societies, and other opportunities to enrich your time with us. We call this The BIG Deal. You can get involved in more than 30 different competitive and recreational sporting opportunities. And we have over 50 different active societies that are free to join. We also have a focus on performance sport for those student athletes wishing to compete at a high level.

So whatever your interest or choice of study, Buckinghamshire New University can help you reach your goals.

Course index

Sport & Human Performance

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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