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The University of Buckingham
Ranking
128Established in
1983Famous For
Two-year Degrees, Psychology
Fees
£17,160 - £36,200
- Overview
- Services
- Rankings
- Accommodation
- Location
- Courses
- Scholarships
Overview
Fast-track your future at the home of the two-year degree - and save both time and money.
The University of Buckingham pioneered the two-year degree, offering students the opportunity to fast-track their education and enter the workforce up to a year earlier than at most other universities. Students can also choose to continue straight onto a master’s programme, completing both an undergraduate and a master’s degree in just three years. This unique structure not only saves time but can also reduce living costs by an entire year.
With its small class sizes, The University of Buckingham ensures that every student receives personalised support. Each student is assigned a dedicated personal tutor, while academic and Student Services are on hand to help them succeed at every stage of their journey. This commitment to student care has seen Buckingham awarded Top 10 for Student Support (What Uni Student Choice Awards, 2025).
Students at Buckingham are taught by world-leading experts who are internationally recognised for their research and innovation. These academics bring their latest discoveries directly into the classroom, ensuring that students graduate with cutting-edge industry knowledge. The university also welcomes a wide range of visiting lecturers and international speakers, creating a rich and rewarding academic environment. This excellence in teaching has been recognised with a Top 5 ranking for Lecturers and Teaching Quality (What Uni Student Choice Awards, 2025).
Buckingham is home to a diverse and vibrant community, with staff and students representing over 100 nationalities. This dynamic, global environment allows independent minds to grow, collaborate, and thrive, making the university a truly unique place to live and study.
1 + 2 Foundation and Undergraduate Degree Pathway
The University of Buckingham offers a unique ‘1+2’ option (a foundation programme and undergraduate degree with honours in just three years). This is made possible due to Buckingham’s innovative term structure, but does not lead to an increased workload for its students on a day-to-day basis. Foundation pathways are available in Business, Law, Psychology, Digital Marketing, Computing, Economics, Accounting and Finance and Journalism.
Services
At The University of Buckingham, student support is at the centre of everything they do. From small-group teaching to a huge range of support services, student happiness and wellbeing is a big focus.
It’s no surprise they have been awarded Top 10 for Student Support and in the What Uni Student Choice Awards 2025. Click here to find out more.
Scholarships and Bursaries
As a socially responsible university, Buckingham is fully committed to attracting and supporting the very best students regardless of their financial circumstances. They have a range of scholarships and bursaries available for students to apply for that are awarded based on location, merit or financial need. View Buckingham's full range of scholarships and bursaries here.
Rankings
- Top 10 for Student Support, What Uni Student Choice Award 2025
- Top 5 for Lecturer and Teaching Quality, What Uni Student Choice Award 2025
- 1st in Computing for teaching, The Guardian University Guide 2025
- 1st in Business and Management for teaching, The Guardian University Guide 2025
- Joint 1st Medicine, Graduate Prospects, Complete University Guide 2025
View Buckingham's full list of rankings here.
Accommodation
With a wide variety of rooms available on a beautiful campus, students can relax whilst remaining close to all the action – and best of all, accommodation is guaranteed to first-year students.
Students will either be based on campus (where many rooms are located) or nearby, with all the accommodation being within a 15-20 minute walk from the town centre. Choose from ensuite or shared bathrooms, mixed and single-gender options, riverside locations and designated quiet blocks. Rooms are fully furnished and centrally heated, with Wi-Fi and access to cooking facilities. Most have a small refrigerator as well. Accessible rooms and facilities are available to meet individual needs.
Location
The University of Buckingham location is in the heart of South-East England, a market town 50 miles from London and 20 miles from Oxford. It is close to a number of major international airports, and local transport links are strong. It has grown rapidly over the past 40 years.
Cities such as Oxford and Milton Keynes are a 30-minute drive away. Silverstone, the home of the British Grand Prix, Stowe Landscape Gardens, Bicester Village Shopping Outlet and Towcester Racecourse are all within a short drive of Buckingham.
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Courses offered at The University of Buckingham
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