The two-year degree

As the home of the two-year degree, Buckingham offers the widest range of courses in the two-year format. We also offer two intakes a year: in January and September.

We first introduced two-year degrees in the UK in the 1970s and have been perfecting them ever since. Our two-year degree is a condensed version of the traditional three-year degree, meaning you will gain a full honours degree, but graduate a whole year earlier. You can even combine your undergraduate with either a foundation or postgraduate programme, finishing in just three years.

Even better: you can save money as well as time. Although our annual fee is slightly higher than that of other universities, you will save a whole year’s tuition fees and living costs.

HOW DOES A TWO-YEAR DEGREE WORK?

Our teaching year is broken down into four bite-size terms, with the same amount of teaching weeks as a typical threeyear degree, so you’ll have plenty of time to get to grips with each module. You could even choose to continue onto a master’s programme, finishing both degrees in a total of three years.

WILL IT SAVE ME MONEY?

Buckingham’s fast-tracked schedule means you’ll finish your degree sooner and be out in the workforce up to a year earlier than if you went to another university. When living costs are included, our students pay about 20 per cent less than they would on a three-year course at a university charging £9,250pa for tuition. And don’t forget: you could enjoy a full year of extra earnings while your friends are still studying!