2024 Undergraduate Prospectus - Buckinghamshire New University by Buckinghamshire New University

UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS

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Contents 1

Introduction

Find your perfect course...

BNU Awards

Employment-focused education

Our Chancellor

Apprenticeships

Top five reasons to choose us

Art & Design

Your step-by-step guide to joining us

Aviation & Tourism

High Wycombe Campus

Business & Finance

Uxbridge Campus

Computing & Games Development

Aylesbury Campus

Creative Industries

BNU based at Pinewood Studios

Dance & Performance

Missenden Abbey

Education & Childhood Studies

Our future plans...

Engineering & the Built Environment

Make yourself at home

Health & Social Work

29 Choose the right accommodation for you

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Hotel & Hospitality

A residence with benefits

105

Intelligence, Security & Resilience

107

Law

The BIG Deal

111

Nursing & Midwifery

115

Operating Department Practice

What is the BIG Deal about BNU?

117

Paramedic Science

Sport and wellbeing activities at BNU

119

Physiotherapy

Students’ Union

121

Policing

123

Psychology & Criminology

The Venue

127

Sport & Human Performance

Enhance your employability

133 Course index

Financial support

145

Supporting our students

Supporting your learning development

Our library

How to apply

How we process your application

Entry requirements

UCAS points calculator

Open Days & Applicant Visit Days

149 Our campuses

Art & Design

Aviation & Tourism

Business & Finance

Computing & Games Development

Creative Industries

Dance & Performance

Education & Childhood Studies

Engineering & the Built Environment

Health & Social Work

Hotel & Hospitality

103

Intelligence, Security & Resilience

105

Law

107

Nursing & Midwifery

111

Operating Department Practice

115

Paramedic Science

117

Physiotherapy

119

Policing

121

Psychology & Criminology 123

Sport & Human Performance

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Find a course that’s right for you

There’s really no limit to what you could achieve with Buckinghamshire New University. Become part of our vibrant student community and you will be inspired. Choosing your university is about finding the right place for you to unleash your determination, explore your potential and achieve your goals. At BNU we are ready for you, ready to give you all the challenge, inspiration and support you need so that you graduate with the right skills to excel in your career.

Sound good to you? Then read on...

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Introduction 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.

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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

BNU Awards

University

year 2024

of the

2023

for Student Support

NO.1

STUDENTS’ UNION

2023

NO.1

2023 FOR OUR LE ARNING COMMUNITY

IN ENGLAND FOR STUDENT SATISFACTION

2023

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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

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Top five

reasons to choose us We could list hundreds of reasons to choose us but, apparently, we need to keep it brief so here are our top 5.

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Where education meets employability - our graduate employment rate is 95%1.

Student satisfaction is at the very heart of everything we do. We’re proud to be ranked 5th for overall student satisfaction and 2nd for our learning community in the latest National Student Survey2.

We are a modern, student-focused university, dedicated to teaching you the skills you need to futureproof your career.

HESA 2022

NSS 2022

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We have invested £100 million in state-of the-art learning facilities, with a further investment of over £19 million in our campuses this year.

Our Students’ Union is in the top 2 in the UK 3, and the University’s BIG Deal means that all our students can take advantage of free social, sporting, personal development and fun activities.

NSS 2022

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Your step-by-step guide to joining us

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Do your research

Attend an open day

Apply via UCAS

Research universities and courses. Use this prospectus and visit our website to find out about our courses and life at Buckinghamshire New University.

There’s no better way of getting an insight into university life than attending an open day.

Select Buckinghamshire New University B94 on your UCAS application. You can find specific UCAS codes in this prospectus or on our website.

bnu.ac.uk/opendays

ucas.com

bnu.ac.uk

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Apply for student finance

Receive an offer from us

Do your preparation

You can find out about fees, funding, financial support, bursaries and scholarships on our website.

We’ll offer you a place if you meet our criteria for your chosen course.

bnu.ac.uk/fees

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You may need to submit a portfolio, or attend an interview or audition as part of your chosen course. You can find out more on our website. bnu.ac.uk/applynow

TEN . Enrolment & the BNU welcome

You need to formally enrol before you can begin your course at BNU. The BNU Welcome is a programme full of events to meet people and make new friends, held at the start of term. bnu.ac.uk/welcome

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Accept your offer

Apply for accommodation

Waiting for results?

Select Buckinghamshire New University as your firm choice using the UCAS Track account. Keep an eye on UCAS Track to ensure you don’t miss any deadlines. I

Once you’ve accepted your offer, you can book your accommodation. If you’re a full-time first year student, we guarantee* you a place in one of our High Wycombe halls in Autumn 2024.

If things go well, congratulations! If not, then we can support you. Give us a call. We also offer degrees with a foundation year with slightly lower entry points.

bnu.ac.uk/accommodation 0330 123 2023

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*Accommodation application must be submitted before 31 August 2024. For full terms and conditions visit bnu.ac.uk/accommodation

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TOWN & CONVENIENCE

NATURE & BE AUTY

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

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

RELAXATION

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

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

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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.

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

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.

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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 , B ARS & 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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 spend time 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 real-world 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 our courses, including front of house and back of house operations.

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OUR FUTURE PLANS ... Roof terrace

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

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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.

Roof terrace

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.

Winter garden

Teaching spaces

Student hub

New main entrance

Reception

Main campus atrium Café

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

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Jack’s story COMMUTING AND GET TING IT RIGHT Hi, I’m Jack. I am a Graphic Design student here at BNU, and I am also a commuting student. I was unsure about going to university and I was nervous to move away from home. As a result of this, I decided to explore universities closer to home that would allow me to remain living at home. I live in West London which is around a 25-minute drive from our High Wycombe Campus. I am very happy with my decision. Because I live near to BNU ’s Uxbridge Campus, I am able to take the campus link bus which is funded by the University and runs on a frequent hourly basis throughout the day. My main worry with being a commuting student surrounded the potential for friendships. This concern was quickly overcome due to the welcome here at BNU. Within my very first weeks, I was confident in calling not only my new course mates friends but also many on other courses. This is thanks to the collaboration between courses we offer here at BNU, meaning that I get to mix with students from a wide range of specialisms. In addition to this, schemes and societies have ensured that I never feel isolated despite the fact I do not live in Halls of Residence. Whilst I am still close to my family and high school friends, I do feel that the relationships and friends I have made here at BNU are long lasting.

Course: BA (Hons) Graphic Design Location: High Wycombe Campus With regards to nightlife, being a commuting student has not affected this at all. Thanks to the BIG Deal I have been able to access all the events I have wanted with no issues so I can still enjoy myself with my peers outside of lesson times. Yes, my night out does usually end with a 25-minute bus journey or an Uber, but this does not stop me having a good time. I have gained skills like confidence, communication, independence and many others. Moreover, I have made strides in my professional career having had the opportunity to work with live briefs from clients both online and in person. So, if you are anxious about university, I promise nobody is going to force you to move across the country and the university experience will still welcome you with open arms here at BNU.

Ed’s story MOVING FAR FROM HOME I come from Bury, near Manchester, so the decision to move quite a long way from home was not an easy one. I chose BNU because my course is very unique, combining training to become a commercial pilot with an honours degree, giving me the chance to experience university with strong employability at the end. So far, I am loving my time at university and it is ticking every box for me. I was rather nervous moving to a town I knew little about. However, within just two hours of meeting my flatmates and going out on the first night I already felt right at home, it was great.

I live in Hughenden Park Student Village, which is ideal being only a 15 minute walk to uni but close to beautiful countryside too. Hughenden has a great atmosphere and you soon get to know everyone, especially during the welcome week which was brilliant. The Students’ Union organised loads of great events and nights out, from club nights to quiz nights and mixers to the Freshers Fair, which was a great place to sign up for societies and grab freebies. My course induction was excellent and I had my first flight at my flying school really quickly – that made me realise that I am in the perfect place for what I want to do and I can’t wait for the next three years here!

Course: BSc (Hons) Commercial Pilot Training Location: High Wycombe Campus

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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

BNU GUARANTEE

accommodation for all new foundation and first year undergraduate students.*

*We can guarantee a place in one of our High Wycombe halls to all new students joining BNU in September, if you make your accommodation application before 31 August 2024.

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Choose the right accommodation for you Brook Street

Hughenden Park Student Village

Windsor House

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.

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

Windsor House is right in the centre of High Wycombe and just a fiveminute walk from campus so excellent for those likely to sleep in – you can be up and in your lecture in record time!

En suite rooms •

4 foot double beds

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Shared kitchen diner

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En suite rooms

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Single rooms

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4 foot double beds

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Shared kitchen diner

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Shared kitchen diner

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Shared toilet and bathrooms

Budget accommodation from

£82 per week Second cheapest halls accommodation in the South East of England*

Pricing correct at time of print; visit bnu.ac.uk/accommodation for the latest information.

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A residence with benefits

No deposits

Free WIFI

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

24 hour security

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.

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

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.

*Pricing correct at time of print; visit bnu.ac.uk/gym for the latest information.

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BIG

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.

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WHAT IS THE BIG DE AL 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

FREE SOCIETIES

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!

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 RECRE ATIONAL ACTIVITIES

FREE SPORTS

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.

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 EVENTS

FREE SPORT

FREE RECRE ATIONAL ACTIVITIES

FREE SOCIETIES

FREE SKILLS WORKSHOPS

FREE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

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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.

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Sport and wellbeing activities at BNU TIME TO PLAY

COMPETITIVE SPORT

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.

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

SPORT FOR FUN

ELITE SPORT

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.

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.

Our Gateway Gym has stateof-the-art recreational facilities

75 workout stations* Latest exercise equipment including HD touch screen app based cardio machines.

Dance and activity studios*

Personal training studio*

Low cost

Fully trained

Classes for everyone

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

Sessions each week to suit every level of fitness.

Spin studio*

Four-court sports hall*

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

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

Badminton, netball, basketball, and volleyball courts.

*Facilities available at our Gateway Gym, High Wycombe Campus

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Students’ Union LIVE YOUR BEST STUDENT LIFE We’re proud that our exciting and dynamic Students’ Union is ranked the second best in the UK *. How did we achieve this? Well, by making sure that regardless of what you’re into, there is something for you at BNU and we put you at the centre of everything we do. Joining our Students’ Union doesn’t cost a thing, as you’ll automatically become a member when you enrol on a course. Combined with the BIG Deal, we’re sure you’ll have a student experience like no other.

We are the

No.1 Students’ Union in the UK *

As ranked among taught students at non-specialist HEIs. (NSS 2023)

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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 B AR

union@bnu.ac.uk

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:

facebook.com/bucksstudentsunion

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volunteering opportunities

instagram.com/bucksstudentsunion

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Jobshop

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Advice Centre

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buddying

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freshers’ helpers

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freshers’ fortnight

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student newspaper and radio

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student reps

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competitive and recreational sport

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recreational activities

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personal and professional development

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entertainment and social activities

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wellbeing and welfare

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campaigns and lobbying

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charity fundraising

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student societies.

bucksstudentsunion.org

@buckssu

youtube.com/bucksstudenttv

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.

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Enhance your employability THE BUCKS AWARD

LE ADERSHIP ACADEMY

Every time you participate in an activity with us, be it volunteering, a skills session or securing a committee role, we collate these records to showcase your involvement through the Bucks Award. The Bucks Award is divided into sections with the idea that by the time you leave university you have something in every section – a completely achievable goal due to all the free opportunities you have access to thanks to the BIG Deal.

As one of the leading students’ unions in the country, Bucks Students’ Union has employed many graduates on its management and wider staff team. One of our key strategic priorities for the coming years is ‘Employability and Life After University’. To deliver this, we have created the Leadership Academy to recognise the value of developing future leaders early on.

The Bucks Award will be used as an ongoing reflective tool to identify any areas you feel we can help you develop. Maybe you have accrued many volunteering hours but would like to secure a leadership role or maybe you’ve attended lots of skills sessions and would like to use those skills working for us next year. It is also a way of showing prospective employers the many activities you have been involved in, demonstrating the transferable skills and experiences you’ve picked up during your time studying. We will also advise you on how you can effectively talk about your skills and experiences and relate them to workplace scenarios.

The Leadership Academy is available to all students and entirely bespoke to the individual. We will create a development programme based on your goals for the year and beyond. Whether you are in your first or third year we can create a programme for you. We will offer you training courses specific to your needs, funding for recognised, certified qualifications and networking opportunities to give you the best possible chance for success - all free of charge courtesy of The BIG Deal. Each October we will recruit our cohort for the coming academic year and, through oneto-one sessions, mentoring and guidance, ensure that when you leave university with your degree, you are completely work-ready.

INSPIRED. EMPOWERED. EMPLOYED.

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Financial support

STUDENT LOANS

MAINTENANCE LOANS

TUITION FEE LOANS

You may be eligible for financial support from the government to help you with the cost of living during your studies. Contact our student hub on students@bnu.ac.uk for more information.

The most common way to fund your degree is with a student loan that covers all your tuition fees - and you won’t be asked to pay back a penny until you’ve graduated and earning over the government threshold. Find out more at gov.uk/student-finance.

You can apply for both of these loans from February before you start university and the earlier the better to ensure that you are paid on time in September. You don’t need to have made your final choice of university to apply – just put your first choice and you can edit your application at any point up to enrolment.

There may be additional financial help and benefits that you are able to claim depending on your personal circumstances. gov.uk/student-finance is the best place to start.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

BNU SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES

DISABLED STUDENTS

We recognise that sometimes our students need a little support. At BNU we are proud to be a friendly and inclusive university, offering an impressive package of scholarships and bursaries to make sure that all our students can reach their potential.

Our Disability & Inclusion Service will help you check if you’re eligible for a Disabled Students Allowance. Please contact inclusion@bnu.ac.uk for further information and confidential advice.

Scholarships and bursaries are financial grants which support specific students and you won’t need to pay anything back. Visit bnu.ac.uk/ugbursaries for more information.

i ADDITIONAL HELP We do have further support available and you may wish to look at applying to the BNU Financial Aid Funds.

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Supporting our students

PART-TIME WORK Many of our students work parttime alongside their studies. We have a thriving job shop based in the Bucks Students’ Union and there are plentiful opportunities around all three campuses for part-time roles.

DISABILITY AND WELFARE SUPPORT We are here to help ensure that you get the most from your experience in an inclusive learning environment. We are happy to discuss individual needs at any stage of your application or during your studies. The earlier you declare your disability in your application, the more we can help to put the support you may need in place. Our team can assist with applications for Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) and can provide screenings for specific learning difficulties, mental health problems and autism as well as adjustment and inclusion plans, including reasonable adjustment recommendations for teaching and exams.

MENTAL HE ALTH SUPPORT AND COUNSELLING Making the journey through higher education can be hard sometimes. So, if you ever feel like you need a bit of extra support, we can offer professional therapy and help away from your day-to-day environment. It’s all confidential, and completely free too.

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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.

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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.

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Aminah’s story BNU GAVE ME THE SKILLS I NEED TO SUCCEED Hi, my name’s Aminah and I am in my second year of Creative Advertising at Buckinghamshire New University (BNU). I chose Creative Advertising at BNU because I wanted a course that not only prepared me for the advertising industry but also gave me great support and a strong relationship with my lecturers as well as a sense of community. And that is exactly what I got coming here! We are a close knit university where we feel a lot like a family, supporting each other and encouraging each other to succeed. BNU gives us the confidence to feel ready to step into the industry and specifically on my Creative Advertising course, every year I feel more and more prepared to take on any challenges the industry could bring my way. Since starting my second year of Creative Advertising, we have already worked on live briefs given to us by huge advertising agencies such as BBH and Oliver and worked on brands like Duolingo, GymShark and Babybel. In the first month of this academic year, we had already gone to London and pitched our ideas on a brief at BBH. This is only possible as we have so many alumni that now work in the industry and continue to support BNU students by giving them placements, and other industry opportunities.

Our classes are very practical and hands on, we tend to spend most of our lessons working collaboratively and bouncing ideas off of each other. What I love about our courses is how the University has created a space that feels and functions like a real Advertising Studio. It makes our day to day learning a lot more fun and helps us get used to how we would be working with others in a similar setting in the industry. I cannot wait to see where I will go from here, as BNU has shown me that my opportunities are endless.

Course: BA (Hons) Creative Advertising Location: High Wycombe Campus

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How to apply If you’re ready to take the next step to study at Buckinghamshire New University, here’s all the information you’ll need to make your application. UCAS For full-time undergraduate degrees, MSc Nursing, MSc Social Work, degrees with a foundation year and foundation courses, you need to apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Please apply directly to us for parttime study options, and postgraduate programmes at applycpd.com/bnu. UCAS has a range of comprehensive guidance notes to help you through every step of the process at ucas.com/apply. When you complete your UCAS form, please use our UCAS code: B94. Please ensure that you’re aware of - and stick to - all the UCAS deadlines for responding to offers. We don’t want you to miss out on any offers we make to you! Check out ucas.com for everything you need to know.

INDEPENDENT APPLICANTS IN THE UK If you’re not applying through a school or college, you can consult careers organisations such as the National Careers Service. You should then submit your completed application online to UCAS . INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS OUTSIDE THE UK If your school or college is registered with UCAS , they will help you to apply. Otherwise, please apply independently at ucas.com. Advice should be available from British Council offices as well as your school or college. STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITY We encourage all disabled students to disclose their disabilities on their UCAS form. This information is treated confidentially. We only use what you tell us to ensure we can support your needs if you come to study at the University.

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For some courses, you’ll be invited to attend an interview and/or audition as part of the selection process. It’s important that you keep an eye on UCAS Track and your emails so you don’t miss our invitation.

We’ll check your application to make sure it’s fully completed and that you meet the entry requirements. We’ll also look at your submission and academic record. If we need any further information, such as copies of your passport or qualifications, we’ll email you so we can get your application processed.

FOUR . THREE. MAKING AN OFFER We issue all offers by email. The outcome of your application will also be communicated via UCAS Track.

ACCEPTING OUR OFFER Once you’ve received a decision from all the universities to which you’ve applied, you must select a firm (first choice) and insurance (second choice). UCAS will tell you the deadline by which you need to respond. It’s important you meet this deadline or UCAS will assume you no longer want to hold those offers and will decline them on your behalf.

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Entry requirements We’re committed to ensuring higher education is accessible to everyone. We welcome applications from prospective students from all backgrounds and we promise to consider applications on a fair and equal basis. At Buckinghamshire New University, we’re committed to widening access for all those who can benefit from higher education and to widening participation from underrepresented groups. For more information on our admissions policy, please visit bnu.ac.uk/tac. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR When we assess your application, we’ll be looking at more than just your qualifications. We’re as interested in your ability, potential and passion for the subject you want to study. We require GCSE Maths and English Language qualifications at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent qualifications such as Functional Skills Level 2) for some of our subjects. Don’t worry if you aren’t sure if you have the right qualifications to study at Buckinghamshire New University. Please contact our friendly admissions team to talk through your options, telephone 0330 123 2023 or email advice@bnu.ac.uk.

MAKING YOU AN OFFER We base all our undergraduate full-time offers on the UCAS tariff points. You can find the preferred amount of points, and any specific subject requirements, in the course listing pages of this prospectus from page 133 and on the course pages of our website. INTERNATIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS We accept a wide range of international academic qualifications for entry to our undergraduate courses, providing that they are equivalent to our entry requirements. You can find more information on the country-specific sections of our website at bnu.ac.uk/international. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS You will need to prove a good standard of English to study at Buckinghamshire New University if you’re not from a majority English-speaking country. We prefer the IELTS English language qualification (ielts.org). All applicants requiring a Student Route visa must demonstrate their ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English to satisfy UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) regulations. Competence will be measured across four areas: reading, writing, speaking and listening. A list of acceptable qualifications can be found at bnu.ac.uk/english.

NEED MORE INFORMATION? If you have any queries, please contact us on 0330 123 2023 or email advice@bnu.ac.uk.

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Student A - Studied A-level Grade C = 32 tariff points Grade C = 32 tariff points Grade D = 24 tariff points Total = 88 tariff points Student B - Mixed qualifications A-level Grade D = 24 tariff points BTEC Extended Certificate Grade M = 32 tariff points Grade M = 32 tariff points Total = 88 tariff points

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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

Film, TV & Media Production

Animation, Games & Visual Effects

Finance

Audio, Music & Events

Health Care & Social Work

Aviation & Tourism

Law

Business Management

Midwifery

Community & Primary Care

Nursing

Computing

Operating Department Practice

Criminology & Social Sciences

Policing

Dance & Performance

Psychology

3D Design

Security

Education

Sport

Fashion & Textiles

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.

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

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developing your skills as an entrepreneur; and more.

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Example course structure Year 1

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Industry-based experience 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.

Apprenticeships Flexible study options

Part-time 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.

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

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.

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

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Art & Design

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Course areas 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.

+ Art & Photography + 3D Design + Design for Stage & Screen + Fashion & Textiles + Visual Communication & Design

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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.

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.

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.

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 HE AD OF SCHOOL OF ART, DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE

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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.

ACCREDITED COURSE

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. ALE XANDRA MURPHY COURSE LE ADER

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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.

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FASHION & TE X TILES

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 TE X TILES PROGRAMMES ARE RANKED 3 RD BEST IN THE UK ( THE GUARDIAN LE AGUE TABLES 2023)

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 McKINNON-EVANS COURSE LE ADER

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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.

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 BARTLET T COURSE LE ADER

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

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Aviation & Tourism

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Aviation and tourism remain some of the most important and exciting industries globally, promising unique opportunities. Whether you’re looking to work in the air or on the ground, at Buckinghamshire New University we’ll prepare you for the challenging, yet rewarding, career ahead.

Course areas + Aviation Management + International Tourism Management with Air Travel + Pilot Training

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The aviation and tourism industries have bounced back with passenger air travel demand continuing to return to prepandemic levels, alongside an increasing need for cargo and freight transportation to support global supply chains. We have a range of specialised aviation and tourism degree courses developed alongside industry professionals to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to thrive in these exciting sectors. We were the first higher education provider to introduce airline and airport management and pilot training degrees in the UK and continue to be a leader in this area with our innovative courses and highly skilled lecturers. Our strong industry links and connections are used to enhance lectures and seminars through guest speakers, access to seasonal employment opportunities and free membership to relevant bodies to build on your knowledge.

The aviation courses offered by the University are unrivalled, and it is my hope that the unique nature of the degree that I am working towards will give me a distinct advantage in terms of my future career progression.

AVIATION MANAGEMENT If you are interested in the business side of aviation, we offer a range of courses that look into the background operations, logistics, marketing, security and management of the industry that keep everything moving along. To support your learning, we have specialised simulation facilities available allowing you to experience real-life airport scenarios, as well as developing your abilities in airfield planning and operations, and crisis and emergency management. We have a strong focus on employability, and our training partners and professional connections give you the chance to immerse yourself in this sector. Our close proximity to Heathrow and other major UK airports – along with their suppliers – means you’re perfectly placed for networking, seasonal jobs and work placements that are available. Career opportunities after completing any of these courses are vast. As well as equipping you with the knowledge to work with an airline or airport, you could also pursue a career with any of the following organisations (to name just a few): ground handlers, cargo operators, aviation technology companies, consulting firms and government bodies.

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INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MANAGEMENT WITH AIR TRAVEL A career in tourism is thriving, serviceorientated and fast-paced, and a degree at Buckinghamshire New University offers you a compelling route into this sector. We are constantly evolving what we teach, in line with the changes and challenges that come with working in the world of tourism, to ensure you graduate with the most up-todate skills and inside knowledge, primed to enter employment. This degree will give you a comprehensive insight across all aspects of tourism, with a focus on air transport, helping you gain the knowledge and transferable skills to start a career in these vast and varied sectors. Whilst studying, you may be able to take part in work placement opportunities (which are often paid) allowing you to hone your skills and make valuable connections for your future. Previous placements have been with London Heathrow Airport, easyJet and British Airways among others.

Our tourism course is accredited by the prestigious Institute of Travel and Tourism, allowing you to set your foot right in the door of these industries from day one through our automatic student membership. Being a member of this institute affords you access to their rich, industry-focused networking and careers events. There is a wide range of career paths that this degree could help you to take your first steps in, including working for airlines or tour operators, marketing agencies, ground handlers, destination management companies, tourism planning, events management and air cargo operators.

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PILOT TRAINING As one of the few universities that allows you to gain a university degree as well as a PPL or Frozen ATPL(A)/ATPL(H), our Aviation Management with Pilot Training courses can help you achieve your dream of becoming a commercial or private pilot, on aircraft or helicopters*. This unique balance of practical and theoretical skills is highly sought-after by global aviation industry employers. With over 20 years’ experience, we have a strong track-record of helping students become confident pilots, with many of our alumni now flying for some of the best airlines across the world.

On successful completion of one of these programmes, you’ll be the proud owner of a pilot licence and well on the way to your dream of a career working in aviation. As well as being able to find employment as a pilot once you have your Commercial Pilot licence, you’ll have also developed a wider understanding of the aviation business, enabling you to pursue a variety of different careers within the aviation industry.

You are also supported with state-ofthe-art facilities on campus. We’re one of the very few UK universities to have a Flight Simulator at our High Wycombe Campus – as part of your training you’ll have exclusive access and will be able to gain vital experience, without leaving the ground.

Combined with location, reputation, student offering and the ‘big family feel’: BNU was my first choice. DARREN AIRBUS A350 SENIOR FIRST OFFICER FOR CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS

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Additional costs apply for these courses; visit our website for more information or email advice@bnu.ac.uk.

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Business & Finance

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The world of business is exciting and fastpaced. Whatever your area of interest, one thing that is certain is your versatility, adaptability and creativity will be key skills needed to succeed and thrive. The Business School at Buckinghamshire New University is perfectly placed to help you hone these skills through studying a business-related degree, and harness your entrepreneurism and creativity to provide solutions to the emerging situations faced in realworld business.

Course areas + Business Management + Finance + Human Resource Management + Marketing

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We are proud to be a student-focused and employer-led School, which allows us to support your career development from the very start of your studies. Working closely with our industry-experienced lecturers, and professional body accreditations, we ensure that you will experience a variety of live topics and hands-on activities, including real client briefs and preparing business plans, financial analyses and presentations to prospective employers. We have links to a number of sectors to ensure as many interests as possible are covered. Areas include finance and business, accounting, marketing and media communications, human resources, and even sports management! Whatever your passions, we endeavour to give you as much exposure and experience in your chosen field during your studies, with an ultimate focus of supporting you to achieve your future career. Your time with us is not just about being in the lecture theatre and library; handson experience, professional memberships and industry qualifications help give you a head start upon graduation. One way we do this is with our links with industry regulatory bodies, the ACCA , CMI, CIM, CIPD, ICAEW, CIMA and CIPFA . This means you not only keep up with the latest developments and changes in industry, but also have already completed some professional qualifications prior to starting graduate employment. What a way to kick start your career!

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In the Business School we are proud to offer a variety of undergraduate courses. Our awards will challenge your keen attention to detail for current business issues and develop your numerical and analytical skills in banking, accounting and finance related degrees. Using your creative problem solving and organisational skills, you will tackle business challenges that incorporate all elements of a successful institution from marketing and media communications to project planning and even successful staffing for business initiatives.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Drive, ambition and determination are just some of the attributes needed to make a mark in the business world. We offer a number of courses across business management, from an applied perspective including human resources, sports business management, and increasingly how information technology influences business. All of our degree programmes are designed to enable you to develop a solid academic, skills and experience-based foundation that will contribute to any organisation’s strategic success. Our academic staff bring their diverse experience to the ‘classroom’ from working at international companies, non-profit organisations and Government departments. Lecturers ensure you are kept up-to-date with the latest industry developments

through their membership with professional bodies, guest lectures, and a curriculum that reflects current business theories and practices. Now is an exciting time to study for a career in business management. The work environment is fast-paced and ever-changing, but it creates the perfect opportunity to put your talent into action from day one. Through studying a degree with us, you will develop the knowledge and understanding of contemporary best practice, alongside progressing your personal skills, to help prepare you for your future management role.

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MARKETING

I had the opportunity to work with a local business and aid them in improving the way they ran. This was brilliant in helping me prepare for the outside world as it gave me a real-life insight into how businesses actually operated - it also allowed for me to improve my network and prepare for life after university. HARRISON

FINANCE If you like to be at the heart of everything, helping to drive forward business goals and growth through sharp financial insight and strong data management, BNU has a range of degrees that are the perfect way for you to learn the core skills to become ready to work in the world of banking, finance, accounting, business and investment. Our industry-experienced lecturers have created courses with input from professional regulatory bodies to reflect the latest developments in the sector to ensure that you are graduating with a current degree and professional accreditation. BNU ’s finance programme will help prepare you for a career in a number of roles, such as financial regulator, personal banker, financial analyst, risk analyst and accountant.

In the Business School we are proud to offer creative, detail-orientated and trend-setting courses. Individuals have the opportunity to study our marketing related degrees, with a variety of awards that provide the perfect blend of practical theory and handson experience. You will learn the latest communication and campaign strategies, working with real-life organisations and design briefs. Our courses investigate a range of subjects, such as consumer psychology, marketing, communications, and branding, and they are the perfect way to gain a comprehensive understanding of the role of the Marketeer and Brand Manager. You will develop the skills required to research, design, develop and deploy marketing plans at local, national and global levels. The only certainties in the rapidly evolving world of commerce is the customer and influence of technology. Being able to study and understand the mind of those to whom you are selling is critical to the success of any business. Our marketing degrees will give you a comprehensive understanding of the role of marketing in this changing landscape, aligned with a portfolio of practical skills required to make your mark in the business world. Being able to market yourself confidently as you apply for graduate jobs is at the heart of our student experience. We have designed our courses to give you an advantage in preparing for the workplace with employment-based learning included across all years of study. With transferrable skills like creative thinking, relationship building, financial planning and project management you will hit the ground running in any sector you choose.

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Course areas Now is an exciting time to study a computing-related degree, as we are seeing technology driving and evolving the way in which we communicate, work and socialise. Whatever your area of interest, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Games Development or Software Engineering, the Computing team have you covered. You’ll be able to gain transferable skills that you can use to develop a successful career across any sector and job role.

+ Artificial Intelligence + Computing + Computer Science + Cyber Security + Computer Games Development + Data Science + Software Engineering + Web Development

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We help our graduates develop as adaptable and flexible problem solvers, who can use their understanding of computer systems, technology and software to address end user needs and business requirements, in different organisations and contexts. Providing you with the latest, industry-facing courses is something we are dedicated to. You’ll be able to graduate from BNU with everything you need to confidently progress into a role as an IT professional. BNU has invested in our facilities to ensure that you can learn on modern technology and contemporary software, helping you make an easy transition from education into employment. Quite simply, we are committed to providing you with the best learning experience possible.

My lecturers covered a wide range of topics, as well as frequently getting in guest speakers. This enabled me to develop my knowledge and skills, making the transition from student into a professional smooth. JUSTIN

We make sure we keep the University’s computing facilities well maintained and equipped. You will be exposed to computer labs and software that reflect industrystandards and practices. Learning spaces have been custom built to provide the best opportunities for you to nurture the technical and collaborative skills needed for game and application development. These allow you to build your skills within key areas of future employment. Hands-on experience will be central to your learning and skills development. You will have access to equipment and devices that relate directly to your specialisation and likely workplace environments, for example, dual-screen workstations, dualboot (Windows and Linux) systems, mobile devices, games consoles, VR technology, and 3D printers.

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

COMPUTER GAMES DEVELOPMENT

Artificial Intelligence (AI), where machines simulate human intelligence, is a growing industry. It is fast becoming an in-demand sector with governments and employers, across all sectors, recognising just how important it is to our future.

If you have a passion for computer games and a creative flair, then studying games development will help you gain the strong knowledge and competence in software development needed to kickstart your career.

From day one we will help you answer tough questions like, how do we design and build effective systems? What is Artificial Intelligence actually capable of? Our programmes have been developed to give you the technical and professional know-how you need to start a career in this fascinating field. You’ll specialise in AI, exploring the basics, its history and philosophy, and what it can and can’t do.

Our courses provide a balance of theory and practice in software engineering, systems, computing and games development. While you can focus on software development within the context of games, the skills and knowledge you acquire are equally applicable to the production of software for sectors such as banking, manufacturing and retail.

COMPUTING

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Do you like to be at the forefront of technological developments? Do you like to take an analytical approach to problem solving? If so, then a computing course is for you.

If you love the idea of creating valuable new applications and software, studying computer science is perfect for you. A course relating to computer science allows you to take an analytical approach to solving problems; skills that are in increasing demand in the business and technology sectors.

On our practical computing degrees, you will be given the opportunity to gain experience in the underpinning technical skills you need to start a challenging and dynamic career. You will benefit from our industry links, well-equipped computer labs, and experienced and supportive staff. During your time with us, you’ll learn about all crucial aspects of computer system and software development including analysis, design, development, testing and maintenance. These hands-on courses will see you master the art of computer programming using core languages such as: Java, Python, C# and C++.

This can be viewed as a specialised area of computing, where you have some particular focus on the theoretical and mathematical aspects of how computers work and computation, as well as gaining significant appreciation of the practical applications of the technology.

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CYBER SECURITY

SOF TWARE ENGINEERING

Cyber security is an increasingly important area to build a rewarding career in. We are proud to have close ties with the sector, which means you can be confident we can help you develop the skills employers are looking for.

Software is an essential part in controlling computers and systems. It can be a creative way to develop solutions to communication, financial, business, entertainment and healthcare problems. Working in the computing industry developing software is an exciting career that challenges you to use both analytical and creative skills and be at the forefront of the latest technological advances.

We work hard to ensure that our courses reflect what real-life businesses are looking for and they have been designed to incorporate guidance from the Communications-Electronics Security Group (CESG), a group within the UK Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), as well as the Institute of Information Security Professionals’ (IISP) Information Security Skills framework.

It is essential for qualified professionals to be available to keep national and international economies running. Our programmes have been designed by our industry-informed academics and professional bodies to provide you with the skills and abilities needed to thrive.

DATA SCIENCE As a data scientist the world is open to you, there is a high demand for individuals that can interrogate data and use analytics to find patterns, trends and relationships in data sets. Studying our degrees will give you an insight into the core skills needed to analyse, manipulate and interpret data. Studying data science gives you the versatility to work in various sectors, from business, banking and finance, investment and even the pharmaceutical industry.

I feel like I’ve learnt so much - I can programme in four or five languages, I know how to test a programme well, how to design one and I know how to manage a team of programmers. It’s a good feeling! MARY

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Creative Industries

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Course areas Music, film, animation and visual effects – the creative industries have become an everyday part of our lives. It defines our culture. What could be more exciting than a career in this fast-paced, inventive industry?

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Whether you have plans to be the next big thing or you have plans to manage the next big thing, Buckinghamshire New University is a great place to start. When you’re surrounded by so many creative students and lecturers, you can’t help but be inspired to dream big. Our courses are developed with both academics and industry professionals. And, by constantly focusing on your future, we’ll help ensure you leave us as one of the most employable graduates around. With the perfect blend of creative practice and professional development, you’ll be given plenty of chances to work with other students across different courses and to develop your skills as part of a creative team. Led by our dedicated team of qualified academics and expert professionals, many of whom have enjoyed high-profile successes themselves, you’ll gain relevant, specialist expertise throughout your studies. We’ll help inspire you to develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for different work roles.

You’ll also benefit from guest speakers, visiting lecturers and our fantastic industry connections, who will contextualise your learning by presenting their first-hand appreciation of current industry problems, practices and priorities. You’ll be able to gain professional insights from different technical and creative perspectives. And with London only 30 minutes away, you’re also close to some of the world’s top creative organisations and access to a huge range of networking opportunities. Depending on what area you choose to study, you could find yourself splitting your time 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 the hustle and bustle of this famous creative hub.

Whichever course you choose, you’ll get the hands-on training, knowledge and support to help ensure you’re fully prepared for your future career. We offer one on one support to our students, and specialise in innovative, industry-linked collaborative projects to get you ready for the world of work. DR RUSSEL STONE HE AD OF SCHOOL OF CRE ATIVE AND DIGITAL INDUSTRIES

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AUDIO, MUSIC & EVENTS With over 25 years of experience delivering Audio, Music and Events Management, BNU is the perfect place to study your degree. All you need to bring is your passion and a dedication to learn. Whatever area of this fast-moving sector you want to delve into, our Music, Audio and Events courses are crafted to immerse you into the industry and give you all the skills that will set you apart from other hopefuls in this competitive space. Our courses have a teaching team packed with professional and academic experience, many still working in the industry. And it doesn’t stop there, with our industry connections and array of successful alumni, you’ll benefit from a vibrant series of guest lectures, networking opportunities, workshops, talks and even live briefs. Right on campus you’ll have everything you need to hone your craft. We have three main recording studios with vocal booths and live rooms, and three editing suites. Our studios, editing suites and Mac labs contain a range of professional equipment from companies such as: Dolby Atmos, Avid, Neumann, Focusrite, Universal Audio, Native Instruments, Rode, Sennheiser, Aston Microphones, Electrovoice, Genelec, KRK , Shure, Akai and Drawmer. All studios also feature a full range of industry-standard plug-ins for all your creative needs.

Along with our excellent lecturers and wellequipped spaces, everything’s in place for you to make the best start to your career. Our Audio and Music Production pathway is accredited by JAMES ( Joint Audio Media Entertainment Support), so employers in the sector will really take notice of you. Whether you want to manage, produce or create we know exactly what challenges you’re likely to face, and by developing our courses in close consultation with the industry we can make sure you graduate with the answers for a successful future.

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ANIMATION, 3D GAME ART & VISUAL EFFECTS Our Animation, 3D Game Art and Visual Effects courses offer professional-standard equipment, industry-experienced lecturers and an array of industry connections and alumni, all for you to benefit from. Split between our High Wycombe Campus and teaching base at Pinewood Studios, you’ll have full access to motion-capture facilities such as Xsens and Faceware, labs with Maya, Nuke, Adobe Creative Cloud, Substance, Renderman and ZBrush. We’ll introduce you to digital graphics, character animation, visual effects and compositing. As your skills grow, you’ll discover your own specialisms to help you make career decisions later on. You’ll get to visit companies and we invite in guest lecturers to talk about everything from modelling to rigging. By the time you graduate, you’ll have a huge range of skills and a thorough understanding of the opportunities available in the industry.

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FILM, TELEVISION & MEDIA PRODUCTION During your time with us, you’ll benefit from our state-of-the-art facilities, expert lecturers and even industry-based work placements. You can expect to get a real taste of what working in this industry is like. Depending on the area you choose to study, you’ll explore the whole creative process writing scripts, filming, editing, directing and post-production. Working between our High Wycombe Campus and BNU teaching base at Pinewood Studios, you’ll be able to get a feel for life on set, and with the support of our expert-lecturers develop your skills and understanding of this fast-paced industry. Some of our courses even have the ScreenSkills tick. This shows that the industry recognises our commitment to give you the skills you need for a media job.

We do this by creating a professional industry environment on campus, that’s why you’ll find the tools you use are the same as the professionals. Our state-ofthe-art facilities help you get a feel for the equipment you’ll be using on set and in the industry, giving you an edge with potential employers. We have everything you’ll need to help make your ideas come to life such as: •

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Just like in the working world, you’ll collaborate with students on other courses including sound design, audio and music production, animation and visual effects, and our performing arts courses. You can also develop your skills and knowledge in how films go from concept to screen. We cover a variety of disciplines that are necessary for the demands of this industry. From technical skills such as lighting and sound, to working with different mediums, such as photography and video, our courses can develop your knowledge in this exciting and fast-paced industry.

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Dance & Performance

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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DANCE

MUSICAL THE ATRE

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Education & Childhood Studies

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

ENGINEERING DESIGN

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Health & Social Work

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With our range of courses at Buckinghamshire New University, you’re sure to find something to fit your skills and ambitions. Whatever course you choose, you’ll be doing a world of good – for vulnerable people, communities in need, or even the planet as a whole. Whatever your goals, we can help you to succeed.

Course areas + Health & Social Care + Public Health + Social Work

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Throughout your studies, our tutors are there to offer support and advice, backed up by their professional experience of working in the sector. Most of our courses are professionally accredited, approved and regulated by bodies such as the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Social Work England.

HE ALTH & SOCIAL CARE Whether it is our physical or mental wellbeing, health has a huge impact on our lives. It’s an area that opens up some of the most fulfilling careers around. At Buckinghamshire New University, we can help set you on the right path. We’ll guide you every step of the way to your future career. In lectures you’ll learn the theory to put everything in context and on placement you’ll gain practical experience of the sector and the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned. Whether you want to work in a care home, a youth service, or the charity sector, we’ll help you gain the skills you need to make a difference.

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PUBLIC HE ALTH

Our Public Health degree has been designed in response to current global health challenges. We will guide you towards a better understanding of health and wellbeing in individuals, communities and the population at large. We’ve based the course around the latest research and the needs of employers. You’ll learn the theory in lectures and seminars and have opportunities during the course to engage with public health professionals and gain their insight. You’ll develop your research skills, enabling you to investigate further and identify opportunities for positive change. You’ll have plenty of options for a rewarding career in a variety of settings across different sectors, including primary care; the community; hospitals; voluntary services for drug and alcohol users; mental health services; youth justice services; and working in local authorities.

I would strongly recommend my course to others because I know that they will enjoy the course and will be exposed to various opportunities, such as networking from different departments affiliated to public health. Through these connections, they will be able to attend job opening and relationships that will be valuable for years to come. HARRIET

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SOCIAL WORK

Social work can be tough but if you have patience and a real interest in helping people, few careers are more rewarding. At Buckinghamshire New University, you’ll be surrounded by friendly and supportive staff throughout your studies. Our lecturers, all of whom are former social work practitioners, have a rich vein of practice experience from which to draw, to bring your learning to life and ensure theory is consistently linked to practice. You’ll also benefit from placements and we work with a broad range of partners, including local authorities, healthcare trusts, and organisations from the voluntary and independent sectors. Our BSc (Hons) Social Work programme is accredited by Social Work England which means you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as a Social Worker in England as soon as you graduate.

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Hotel & Hospitality

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Course areas With a focus on teaching, research and industry collaboration within the hospitality and hotel sector, our innovative programmes reflect the growing need for international expertise in the industry, whilst allowing you to grow your entrepreneurial spirit.

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As part of the Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME), you’ll benefit from our connections to the industry, and have opportunities to build your professional network. You will be able to undertake placements within a range of organisations during the programme. Your placements will be practice-led, creating an innovative approach to hotel and hospitality education and training. This approach will allow you to gain valuable work-based experience, real-world knowledge and skills in hotel and hospitality management, combined with professional and technical skills.

INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

HOTEL MANAGEMENT

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career within the service industry, our international hospitality management course can help you gain the skills you’ll need to succeed.

Do you want to take on a managerial role within a hotel, or maybe you want to run your own? Our hotel management course allows you to acquire the skills needed for both independent and corporate entrepreneurship. You’ll develop out of the box thinking and a talent for problem solving, all whilst gaining the practical and theoretical knowledge you’ll need to excel.

During your time on this course, we’ll help give you the skills you’ll need to ensure businesses are sustainable, profitable and provide a high-quality experience for both customers and staff. Modules are designed to consider the link between the skills development required, the career paths open to you and the needs of employers within the industries. You’ll develop the competencies, skills, and capabilities to take over the management of an existing business, start a leadership position or even open your own business.

Not only will you learn how the day-today of a hotel runs, but you’ll also get to explore the human nature of the business and how to effectively develop your communication skills. Upon graduation you will have developed your mind-set to be able to take measured risks, that perceives and creates opportunities and have the resourcefulness to pursue opportunities in an ethical and sustainable way.

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Intelligence, Security & Resilience

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Are you fascinated by global affairs? Do you wonder if businesses study their competitors and, if so, how? Do you love solving problems, working collaboratively analysing events, patterns or crimes? All of these are covered - and a great deal more - in our BSc (Hons) in Intelligence, Security and Resilience.

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The commercial intelligence sector is increasingly important, with new graduate jobs being created in the private and public sectors all the time. Global security operations are growing in size and sophistication and organisational resilience is becoming a recognised career pathway. We live in a ‘permacrisis’ world and all organisations need to anticipate, protect from, and respond to a range of events including climate change, crime, cyber attacks, geopolitical changes, war, terrorism, supply chain shortages, reputational setbacks, and commercial competition. Our BSc (Hons) in Intelligence, Security and Resilience course will develop the skills that organisations need to manage these issues. We are at the start of the 4th industrial revolution and understanding the opportunities and threats of hyper connectivity, open data, AI, VR and AR , and the blurring of the distinction between humans and technology. These are fascinating and concerning times, and you’ll learn to appreciate the impact and implications of this new world and develop skills to play an active role within it.

Whether you’re looking to start a career in intelligence, security and resilience, or if you already have some experience that you wish to build on with an academic qualification, this degree will expand your professional knowledge and your life skills such as public speaking, creating visual aids, research and critical analysis. We will help you to channel your natural curiosity about the world around you, teaching you a range of research and analytical techniques to get to the heart of any problem. You’ll be taught by experienced professionals with decades of operational experience in the global security industry, the armed forces, police and government. And by the end, you’ll be ready for a wide range of roles in a vibrant and growing profession spanning opportunities in the police, armed forces, corporate security, insurance and financial sectors, retail analysis, the humanitarian sector and many more. This is a highly practical course with no exams. We focus instead on realistic professional assessments which prepare you for a fascinating career.

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Law

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Justice, governance, law and order, are all crucial aspects of modern society. Whether it is applying the law, working in business, criminal justice or leading society’s thinking, a law degree enables you to kick start your career and be an influential social citizen. Whatever your future aspirations, be they in the legal world as Solicitor or Barrister, or in business overseeing contracts, policy, compliance and regulation, we can help you develop those key transferable skills needed to succeed.

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Course areas + Business Law + Criminology & Law + Law

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We offer a diverse choice of law courses, from qualifying law degrees to law in its application, i.e. studied alongside social sciences. Offering these different options provides you with the opportunity to progress your career in whichever direction you may choose beyond University. We adhere to guidance from professional bodies, the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Council to ensure that we are teaching the latest topics to give you the skills to excel in the legal world with your qualifying law degree.

There is a holistic approach to development and engagement that goes beyond just the academic classroom experience. This includes field trips, events, and high profile speakers. THEO

BUSINESS LAW If you wish to focus on the law in relation to business and commerce, our Business Law degree provides the opportunity to study a range of areas relevant to the governance and regulation of business entities. You can acquire an insider’s knowledge of the law whilst developing your skills in communication, analysis and research. BNU is the perfect place to gain specialist knowledge relating to the regulation and commercial activities of businesses large and small, commercial or non-profit making organisations.

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CRIMINOLOGY & LAW

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Studying criminology and law provides the opportunity to develop your interests in criminal justice and its related sectors. It will give you a solid foundation in the legal world and its practical contemporary challenges of an evolving society.

Law is a great way to gain a comprehensive understanding of the law, regulation and the legal system.

This course will provide you with core legal knowledge, as well as an understanding of crime and society. The skills you will learn gives you the foundation to explore a career in diverse areas of the criminal justice system including community support and development, social support and services, youth work and support, police service, probation services and other related career pathways.

It also gives you the flexibility of being able to develop your career in whatever direction you wish, whether that is within the legal sector or in another area of business or service provision. Studying law opens up a world of possibilities, whether you want to be a legal practitioner, a legal executive advising businesses while working in compliance, regulation and contracts, helping transform governance by designing policies and advocating or making impact through politics as a champion of social change.

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Nursing & Midwifery

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Whilst a career in nursing or midwifery can be demanding and fast-paced, it is extremely rewarding. At Buckinghamshire New University, you’ll develop the skills to safely and effectively provide care to the people who need you the most.

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Course areas + Adult Nursing + Children’s Nursing + Mental Health Nursing + Midwifery

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Buckinghamshire New University has a long history of training people in the healthcare sector and giving them the skills and practice-based experience they need to provide excellent patient care. There is a real demand for nurses and midwives around the country – if you have the compassion, care and courage needed, a degree in these areas will teach you everything you need to know to kickstart your career. Across our courses, there is a great balance between theory and practice which we think gives you the best, cohesive learning experience. You’ll benefit from highly skilled lecturers and technicians that bring a wealth of clinical expertise in their teaching. We recognise simulation as an essential part in disseminating the required knowledge, skills and behaviours for student learning, so all of our campuses come with their own state-of-the-art simulation facilities. Within this style of learning, real-time evolving clinical situations can be simulated, repeated and evaluated using reflection and debriefing to ensure you’re prepared for practice.

When it comes to clinical placements, we work with various NHS Trusts, as well as private and independent businesses, to give our students real world experience as part of their course. Not only does this allow you to put learning into practice, but it also ensures you’re highly employable upon graduation. Throughout your course, you will be supported by personal tutors, course leaders, and practice visitors. They will help you to develop your confidence, build your knowledge and make informed decisions about practical work. Most other universities don’t offer support through practice visitors whilst you’re on clinical placement, but we think it’s vital for you to maintain a close link with us during this time. Once you complete this course, you’ll be able to join as a Registered Nurse or Midwife with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), which enables you to practice in the UK .

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NURSING If you have a passion for delivering care to others and want to make a difference to peoples’ lives, a career in nursing may be a perfect fit for you. No two days within this job are the same – you will need to be able to continuously assess and review mental, physical, behavioural and spiritual needs to identify the priorities and requirements for individualised, evidence-based support. Nursing offers a huge range of areas you might choose to specialise in, and our courses are a great starting point for whichever career you choose. Whether you want to focus on Adult, Mental Health or Children’s Nursing, our teaching teams have the experience to guide you through your studies. During your studies, we want to introduce you to a diverse range of views and experiences. We work with external organisations who bring in local patients and carers to share their experiences, help shape our curriculum, and volunteer for simulations to help you consider their perspective when you’re in practice. They might even be on the panel when you come in for an interview to study with us. Upon completing the course and registering with the NMC , there are a variety of nursing roles that you could go into across the public and private sectors. Many of our students are in employment shortly after graduating, a lot of the time by the trusts, hospitals or homes that they worked with during their time at BNU.

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The last three years were the most empowering and challenging of my life so far, and I’ve loved every one of them. I’ve gained a wide range of knowledge through lectures and clinical experiences in a variety of hospitals and other settings. SARAH

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MIDWIFERY Each birth is a unique experience for mother and baby, but midwifery is about so much more than just delivering babies. It is about the professional care of mothers – before, during, and after the birth of their child; helping to keep them safe and comfortable during this intimate and life-changing experience. Throughout the course we take a blended learning approach, with on-campus and distance teaching, alongside time out in practice. You will build up your knowledge of the normal physiological processes to facilitate pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period, as well as understanding how to care for those with additional needs and in emergency situations. When on placement, you will be exposed to a wide range of maternity services, along with access to specialist midwives and services for you to develop your skills in caring for women across the different stages of care. Upon graduating and registering with the NMC , you will have the opportunity to join teams of midwives that care for women across a variety of areas including labour wards, ward areas and out in the community, whilst providing continuity to those you care for. Some midwives may also choose to become part of the core staff required in hospitals and support the maternity services that way.

Being part of midwifery at BNU is like being part of a family. The tutors are honest, knowledgeable, and have so much valuable experience. As for the other students...they are already the best friends I never knew I needed. CHELSE A

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In the operating theatre, you need to work as a team, think on your feet and be prepared for anything. At Buckinghamshire New University, we’ll give you the knowledge, practical experience and skills you need to deliver high quality care throughout the patient’s perioperative journey.

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Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) work autonomously alongside surgeons and anaesthetists within a multidisciplinary team, to care for people when they are at their most vulnerable. Everyone within the surgical environment plays a vital role in making sure procedures go to plan. ODPs are specialist practitioners within anaesthetics, surgery and recovery. We’ve designed this course to help you put patient safety at the heart of everything you do, show high levels of professionalism and boost your decision-making skills. We will support your learning in the clinical setting and at university. Our facilities give you the opportunity to perfect your skills in a safe learning environment. The simulation suites on campus look exactly like an operating department to give you confidence in the surroundings. This means you’ll also find a range of industry-standard equipment and realistic high-fidelity manikins that display different symptoms and react to your care.

As well as building up your theoretical knowledge and practising techniques on campus, you will also spend time out on clinical placement. We work closely with a number of NHS Trusts in the region to give our students real world experience as part of their course. Throughout your studies, you will be supported by personal tutors and course leaders, as well as practice visitors. They will help you to develop your confidence, build your knowledge and make informed decisions about practical work. Upon successful completion of this programme, you’ll be eligible for application to the register with the Health and Care Professions Council, which enables you to practice in the UK . As well as working in operating theatres as an ODP, there may be opportunities to work in other areas such as Resuscitation teams, ICU, and A&E.

During your studies, we want to introduce you to a diverse range of views and experiences – this includes bringing in local patients and carers to have discussions and gain a real understanding of the varied needs of our community.

BNU offer a very comprehensive syllabus and the knowledge and support from the lecturers is exceptional. They are passionate about their subject and they want each of us to succeed and be the best of the best! JO

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Paramedic Science

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Studying Paramedic Science at Buckinghamshire New University will give you the knowledge and competencies to become a highly effective and capable paramedic, in a time when the demand in this profession has never been higher.

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Paramedic Science can lead you towards a fulfilling and meaningful role. With Buckinghamshire New University, we’ll help you gain the skills required to become a frontline healthcare professional, making a difference for patients who require urgent emergency care. Paramedic practice continues to develop, with significant changes seen in recent years leading to paramedics working in a range of clinical settings; providing evidence-based care to patients within our communities. Throughout your time on the course you will be supported by experienced tutors and lecturers. You’ll also have the opportunity to complete placements in supervised urgent and emergency care settings. We work with clinical partners like the South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and London Ambulance Service NHS Trust to offer you unique learning experiences that will develop your confidence and show you what being a paramedic is really like. What’s more, because we give our students the opportunity to delve into the practical world of healthcare, you’ll understand exactly how to provide the best support for a broad range of illnesses and injuries in urgent, emergency and unscheduled care settings.

The learning you’ll receive at BNU is special because we combine academic theory, simulated patient care and practicebased experience to make sure you’re fully prepared to step into this incredibly important sector. Simulation is an important aspect of our paramedic science programme. You’ll have access to our state-of-the-art simulation facilities at both the High Wycombe and Uxbridge Campuses, this includes two fully-equipped simulation ambulances. Students regularly spend time in these areas to practice technical skills and use the newest technologies in a safe and supportive environment. We use simulation manikins programmed to act like humans, and ‘moulage’ – the process of applying mock, realistic injuries for training purposes. We also engage service users in role-play sessions. Completing this course will make you eligible to register as a paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and provide you with the firm academic understanding and practical experience you’ll need to excel.

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Physiotherapy

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Physiotherapy is experiencing high demand across a range of settings such as primary care, community settings, sport, and private practice. As a profession, an ageing population that is increasingly inactive means that demand for physiotherapy will be further enhanced. By studying this course, you will gain a specialist qualification that will help you develop into a highly-skilled, evidence-based clinician.

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Physiotherapists can transform lives and empower populations (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy - Vision for Physiotherapy). Physiotherapists work in different areas of healthcare, including acute hospitals, primary care settings, community, and outpatient clinics. They also work in professional sport, health clubs and the commercial sector. You may also choose to set up your own practice. At Buckinghamshire New University, we will help you gain the knowledge and skills to become a highly competent and compassionate physiotherapist, able to work with a variety of patient groups. Led by academics with extensive clinical experience and guest lecturers who are experienced clinicians, you will also benefit from our close links with NHS and Primary Care Trusts across the surrounding areas.

Learning activities will focus on clinical skills and problem-based learning, which are further supported by lectures, e-learning, practical sessions, tutorials, and online and face-to-face seminars as appropriate. A variety of assessment methods will be employed to test your skills in practical or clinical contexts. At our High Wycombe Campus, we have purpose-built facilities, including wellequipped simulation clinics and rehabilitation teaching rooms. Upon graduation, you will be eligible to apply to register as a physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council and as a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

As part of this programme you will attend placements in a variety of clinical settings, including but not limited to an acute hospital, primary and community stations, and outpatient clinics. This wide range of placements will help give you the experience and knowledge you need to propel you into a successful career as a physiotherapist. There will also be opportunities for simulation placement at the end of year one. The simulation placement allows students to develop essential clinical skills in a supportive environment.

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Policing

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Policing is ever-changing and requires people to take on every challenge and meet it with confidence and knowledge. At Buckinghamshire New University, we’ll help prepare you for the demanding roles within the police force and criminal justice sector.

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Course areas + Professional Policing + Police Studies & Criminal Investigation

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There is a growing demand for police officers and non-warranted police staff across the UK . We’ve designed our policing courses to help fill this void and prepare you to take the challenges of this sector head on. The courses do take a broader look at policing beyond the police constable role, so if you’re interested in areas such as criminal justice and security too, then BNU may be a great fit for you. We have worked in partnership with Thames Valley Police for over 15 years to deliver policing programmes, alongside our relationship with the College of Policing. These courses, and the lecturers that deliver them, offer a broad examination of policing and related activities, meaning you will be able to make an informed decision about your future career destination. As well as learning from our experienced academics (who have or still do work in their specialist areas), we often bring in practitioners to deliver guest talks covering contemporary policing topics.

Throughout the course, students are also supported with specialised facilities on campus, such as our Police Code of Practice Suite. Included in the suite is a mock bedsit, custody desk and suspect interview room, as well as adjoining seminar rooms with a live audio and video feed. In here, you’ll get to practise core policing processes, such as arrest and interview of suspects as well as searching premises, in a safe, controlled environment. As well as simulating real life scenarios, getting tangible work experience also helps bring the theory to life and enhance your employability in the sector. Through our partnership with Thames Valley Police, you will be able to apply for a volunteer Special Constable position while studying for your degree. Selection to perform this voluntary Special Constable role is subject to a selection process and criteria owned by Thames Valley Police. Whilst many of our graduates from this programme have successfully gained employment in the police force, others have followed careers within the wider criminal justice system and beyond.

The teaching staff are excellent; my course leaders are amazing and answer all questions that I have, they are extremely knowledgeable in their field. SOPHIE

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Psychology & Criminology

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Course areas + Criminology + Criminology & Forensics 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.

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+ Criminology & Law + Health & Social Science + Psychology + Counselling Psychology + Forensic Psychology + Sport & Exercise Psychology + Psychology & Criminology

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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.

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CRIMINOLOGY

HE ALTH 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Sport & Human Performance

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Course areas + Community Health & Physical Activity + Football Development & Performance + Performance Sport 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.

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+ Physical Education + Sports Coaching + Sports Coaching with Business + Sports & Exercise Science + Sports Therapy + Strength & Conditioning

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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.

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PRACTICAL E XPERIENCE 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.

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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 DE AL 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.

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Course index Art & Design

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COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

YRS

UCAS CODE

Animatronics Design

BSc (Hons)

HW/PWD

88-112 (I/P)*

AN01

Costume Design and Making

BA (Hons)

HW/PWD

88-112 (I/P)*

CODM

Costume Design and Making with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56 (I/P)*

CDMM

Creative Advertising

BA (Hons)

88-112 (I/P)*

WN25

Creative Advertising with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56 (I/P)*

WN24

Fashion and Textiles

BA (Hons)

88-112 (I/P)*

FATX

Fashion and Textiles with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56 (I/P)*

FTXF

Fashion Design

BA (Hons)

88-112 (I/P)*

W230

Fashion Design with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56 (I/P)*

W234

Fashion Promotion and Communication

BA (Hons)

88-112 (I/P)*

FPC1

Fashion Promotion and Communication with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56 (I/P)*

FPCM

Fine Art

BA (Hons)

88-112 (I/P)*

W100

Furniture Design

BA (Hons)

88-112 (I/P)*

FU02

Furniture Design with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56 (I/P)*

FU01

Graphic Design

BA (Hons)

88-112 (I/P)*

W568

Graphic Design with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56 (I/P)*

W564

Hair and Make-Up for Film and Performance

BA (Hons)

HW/PWD

80-104 (I/P)*

HAMU

Illustration

BA (Hons)

88-112 (I/P)*

W546

Illustration with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56 (I/P)*

ILUF

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COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

YRS

UCAS CODE

Interior and Spatial Design

BA (Hons)

88-112 (I/P)*

1W97

Interior and Spatial Design with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56 (I/P)*

4W97

Photography

BA (Hons)

88-112 (I/P)*

PHOT

Photography with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56 (I/P)*

PHO4

Set Design for Screen and Stage

BA (Hons)

88-112 (I/P)*

PDSS

Set Design for Screen and Stage with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56 (I/P)*

PDFF

Sustainable Product Design

BSc (Hons)

88-112 (I/P)*

HW72

Sustainable Product Design with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56 (I/P)*

HW74

SFX Props and Modelmaking for Film and TV

BA (Hons)

HW/PWD

88-112 (I/P)*

SF01

Textile Design

BA (Hons)

88-112 (I/P)*

WW72

Textile Design with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56 (I/P)*

WW74

COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

YRS

UCAS CODE

Aviation Management with Commercial Pilot Training in Aeroplanes

BSc (Hons)

104-128

N8H4

Aviation Management with Commercial Pilot Training in Helicopters

BSc (Hons)

104-128

N850

Aviation Management with Private Pilot Training in Aeroplanes

BSc (Hons)

104-128

H490

Aviation Management with Private Pilot Training in Helicopters

BSc (Hons)

104-128

N855

Aviation Management

BSc (Hons)

88-112

N857

Aviation Management with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

N858

Aviation & Tourism

Interview/Portfolio (I/P)*

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Aviation & Tourism COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

YRS

UCAS CODE

Aviation Management with Logistics

BSc (Hons)

88-112

ALM1

Aviation Management with Logistics with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

ALM4

International Tourism Management with Air Travel

BA (Hons)

88-112

N890

International Tourism Management with Air Travel with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

N894

COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

YRS

UCAS CODE

Business Management

BA (Hons)

88-112

N202

Business Management with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

NN20

Business and Human Resource Management

BA (Hons)

88-112

NN61

Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

NN64

Finance and Accounting

BSc (Hons)

88-112

NN43

Finance and Accounting with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

NN44

Finance and Business

BA (Hons)

88-112

NN13

Finance and Business with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

NN14

Marketing

BA (Hons)

88-112

N502

Marketing with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

N504

Marketing and Media Communications

BA (Hons)

88-112

MAMD

Marketing and Media Communications with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

MAMF

Sport Business Management

BA (Hons)

88-112

N880

Business & Finance

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AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

YRS

UCAS CODE

Sport Business Management with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

N88F

Sport Business Management and Marketing

BA (Hons)

88-112

7N75

Sport Business Management and Marketing with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

7N7F

Computing & Games Development COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

YRS

UCAS CODE

Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence

BSc (Hons)

88-112

ARIN

Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

ARIF

Computer Science

BSc (Hons)

88-112

CS01

Computer Science with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

CSFY

Computer Games Development

BSc (Hons)

88-112

GG46

Computer Games Development with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

G46G

Computing

BSc (Hons)

88-112

G400

Computing with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

II10

Computing with Web Development

BSc (Hons)

88-112

GW4F

Computing with Web Development with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

LL10

Cyber Security

BSc (Hons)

88-112

CYBS

Cyber Security with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

CYSF

Cyber Security (Integrated master’s)

MSci (Hons)

88-112

MCYB

Data Analysis

FDSC

Website

Data Science

BSc (Hons)

88-112

DSC1

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Computing & Games Development COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

YRS

UCAS CODE

Data Science with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

DSC4

Software Engineering

BSc (Hons)

88-112

I300

Software Engineering with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

LL30

COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

YRS

UCAS CODE

3D Game Art

BA (Hons)

HW/PWD

88-112

DGA1

3D Game Art (Online)

BA (Hons)

Distance learning

88-112

3DGD

3D Game Art with Foundation year

BA (Hons)

32-56

DGA4

Animation

BA (Hons)

HW/PWD

88-112

CMSA

Animation (Online)

BA (Hons)

Distance learning

88-112

CMSD

Animation with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

CMSF

Audio and Music Production

BA (Hons)

88-112

NJ29

Audio and Music Production with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

NJ24

Electronic Music Production

BA (Hons)

88-112

JEM1

Electronic Music Production with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

JEM4

Events Management

BA (Hons)

88-112

VFV1

Events Management with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

VFV4

Film Production

BA (Hons)

HW/PWD

88-112

FPR1

Film Production with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

FPR4

Creative Industries

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COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

YRS

UCAS CODE

Film and Television Production

BA (Hons)

HW/PWD

88-112

PW36

Film and Television Production with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

PW34

Media Production

BA (Hons)

HW/PWD

88-112

MED1

Media Production with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

MED4

Music Business

BA (Hons)

88-112

N290

Music Business with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

N294

Music and Live Events Management

BA (Hons)

88-112

Website

Music and Live Events Management with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

Website

Music Production

BA (Hons)

88-112

J930

Music Production with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

J934

Music Production and Business

BA (Hons)

88-112

NJ29

Music Production and Business with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

NJ24

Music Production and Performance

BA (Hons)

88-112

23M7

Music Production and Performance with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

23M4

Songwriting and Music Production

BA (Hons)

88-112

SON1

Songwriting and Music Production with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

SON4

Sound Design

BSc (Hons)

88-112

WW37

Sound Design with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

WW34

Visual Effects

BA (Hons)

HW/PWD

88-112

VEF1

Visual Effects (Online)

BA (Hons)

Distance learning

88-112

VEFD

Visual Effects with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

VEF4

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Dance & Performance YRS

UCAS CODE

88-112/Audition

ACT1

32-56/Audition

ACT4

BA (Hons)

88-112/Audition

W500

Dance with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56/Audition

W504

Dance and Fitness

BA (Hons)

88-112/Audition

WC56

Dance and Fitness with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56/Audition

WC54

Musical Theatre

BA (Hons)

88-112/Audition

MT02

Musical Theatre with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56/Audition

MF01

COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

YRS

UCAS CODE

Childhood Studies with Early Years

BA (Hons)

104-128

XEY3

Childhood Studies with Early Years with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

XEY4

Childhood Studies with Primary Education

BA (Hons)

104-128

X311

Childhood Studies with Primary Education with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

X314

COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

Acting for Stage and Screen

BA (Hons)

Acting for Stage and Screen with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

Dance

Education & Childhood Studies

Engineering & The Built Environment

139

COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

YRS

UCAS CODE

Architectural Design and Technology

BSc (Hons)

88-112

ARC1

Architectural Design and Technology with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

ARC4

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COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

YRS

UCAS CODE

Building and Construction Engineering

BSc (Hons)

104-128

BCE1

Engineering Design

BEng (Hons)

Website

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

BEng (Hons)

Website

COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

YRS

UCAS CODE

Health and Social Care

FDA

40-64

L510

Public Health

BA (Hons)

88-112

PUBH

Public Health with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

PUBY

Social Work

BSc (Hons)

104-128/Interview

L504

COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

YRS

UCAS CODE

Hospitality Entrepreneur

BA (Hons)

88-112

Website

Hotel and Events Management

BA (Hons)

88-112

Website

Hotel Management

BA (Hons)

88-112

BHTM

International Hospitality Management

BA (Hons)

88-112

BIHM

COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

YRS

UCAS CODE

Intelligence, Security and Resilience

BSc (Hons)

88-112

ISR1

Intelligence, Security and Resilience with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

ISR4

Health & Social Work

Hotel & Hospitality

Intelligence, Security & Resilience

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Law COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

YRS

UCAS CODE

Law

LLB (Hons)

104-128

M100

Law with Foundation Year

LLB (Hons)

32-56

M10F

Business Law

LLB (Hons)

104-128

M221

Business Law with Foundation Year

LLB (Hons)

32-56

M22F

COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

YRS

UCAS CODE

Midwifery

BSc (Hons)

UXB/AY

112-136/interview

B720

Nursing (Adult) with NMC Registration with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

HW/UXB

48-88

B704

Nursing (Adult) with NMC Registration

BSc (Hons)

HW/UXB/AY

112-136/interview

B701

Nursing (Children's) with NMC Registration

BSc (Hons)

UXB/AY

112-136/interview

B731

Nursing (Mental Health) with NMC Registration

BSc (Hons)

UXB

112-136/interview

B761

Nursing Associate

FDSc

UXB

32-56/interview

NA99

COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

YRS

UCAS CODE

Operating Department Practice

BSc (Hons)

112-136/interview

B991

Operating Department Practice with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56/interview

B992

Nursing & Midwifery

Operating Department Practice

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Paramedic Science YRS

UCAS CODE

B950

YRS

UCAS CODE

PHYS

TARIFF

YRS

UCAS CODE

88-112

L4M9

BSc (Hons)

32-56

L4M4

Professional Policing

BSc (Hons)

88-112

PFP1

Professional Policing with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

PFP4

COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

YRS

UCAS CODE

Counselling Psychology

BSc (Hons)

104-128

CPSY

Counselling Psychology with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

CPSF

Criminology

BSc (Hons)

88-112

M930

Criminology with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

M931

Criminology and Law

BSc (Hons)

88-112

CWAL

Criminology and Law with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

CLFY

Criminology and Forensic Studies

BSc (Hons)

88-112

CJF1

COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

Paramedic Science

BSc (Hons)

HW/UXB

112-136/interview

COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

Physiotherapy

BSc (Hons)

112-136/Interview

COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

Police Studies with Criminal Investigation

BSc (Hons)

Police Studies with Criminal Investigation with Foundation Year

Physiotherapy

Policing

Psychology & Criminology

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Psychology & Criminology COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

YRS

UCAS CODE

Criminology and Forensic Studies with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

CJF4

Forensic Psychology

BSc (Hons)

104-128

C8F1

Forensic Psychology with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

C8F4

Health and Social Science

BSc (Hons)

88-112

L51L

Health and Social Science with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

L52L

Psychology

BSc (Hons)

104-128

C800

Psychology with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

C804

Psychological Studies

BSc (Hons)

104-128

C8S1

Psychological Studies with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

C8S4

Psychology and Criminology

BSc (Hons)

104-128

CM89

Psychology and Criminology with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

CM84

Sport and Exercise Psychology

BSc (Hons)

104-128

C813

Sport and Exercise Psychology with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

C844

COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

YRS

UCAS CODE

Sports Coaching with Performance Sport

BSc (Hons)

88-112

FDP1

Sports Coaching with Performance Sport with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

FDP4

Sport and Exercise Science

BSc (Hons)

88-112

C600

Sport and Exercise Science (Integrated master’s)

MSci

88-112

C606

Sport & Human Performance

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Sport & Human Performance COURSE

AWARD

CAMPUS

TARIFF

YRS

UCAS CODE

Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

C603

Sports Coaching with Physical Education

BA (Hons)

88-112

SPPH

Sports Coaching with Physical Education with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

SPEF

Sports Coaching with Business

BA (Hons)

88-112

SPBC

Sports Coaching with Business with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

SPBF

Sports Coaching with Football Development and Performance

FDSC

WWF

56-80

C620

Sports Coaching with Community Health and Physical Activity

BA (Hons)

88-112

C610

Sports Coaching with Community Health and Physical Activity with Foundation Year

BA (Hons)

32-56

C613

Sports Coaching Science

FDSc

56-80

FDSC

Sports Therapy

BSc (Hons)

104-128

67V9

Sports Therapy with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

67V0

Sport and Exercise Science with Strength and Conditioning

BSc (Hons)

88-112

CC63

Sport and Exercise Science with Strength and Conditioning with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons)

32-56

CC64

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Open Days & Applicant Visit Days We offer a number of campus and virtual Open Days on our High Wycombe campus with Nursing and Midwifery students able to visit the Uxbridge and Aylesbury Campuses. FIND OUT WHY BNU COULD BE THE PLACE FOR YOU! We understand that when it comes to deciding where you’d like to study, there are a lot of things to consider and our Open Days are a great place to start. Whether you can attend in person, or online, our Open Days offer a great opportunity to find out more about your chosen course, meet the course team, and get all your questions answered.

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APPLICANT VISIT DAYS

At our Open Days you will:

If you have applied to BNU, why not join us for an Applicant Visit Day. We will try to answer all of your questions, show you around campus and our accommodation (High Wycombe events only), give you a chance to talk to our current students and our Students’ Union, find out what support is available.

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discover more about your chosen course and meet the course team

•

take a tour of our High Wycombe campus and accommodation; Nursing and Midwifery students will also be able to visit our Uxbridge and Aylesbury campuses to see where they may be taught

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find out more about student finance, accommodation, the admissions process and student support

•

chat to staff and students to find out what it is really like to study at BNU

•

know more about our top 2 Students’ Union (National Student Survey 2022), which offers a broad range of free activities through our BIG Deal scheme.

If you have already been to an open day you may feel that all your questions have been answered – don’t worry you don’t have to come to an Applicant Visit day, but you are very welcome. It will be a different experience to the Open Day and you would get to meet fellow applicants who could be your course mates next year.

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HIGH WYCOMBE M25

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M3 M20 M23

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Halls of Residence

Bus Station Eden Shopping Centre

High Wycombe Campus Queen Alexandra Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2JZ

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High Wycombe Campus

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Bus Station

Waterside Theatre

Aylesbury Campus

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