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Sort:Latest reviewsSelection: compare to the country I come from I think the university system is better because they make the selection when applying, considering your past education and/or professional experience instead of accepting everyone and having one thousand students for the first year like it is in my country. Area: Very quiet and small village. Not much to do except studying which is good. If it was in the central of London, most of the students would go out every night and, therefore, fail their studies.
Great university with great people from different backgrounds a suitable environment for studying and making friends. As it is a small town the night life is not the best but depends on your personal preference plus the Student union always holds good society parties.
I think the University offers perfect conditions for international and British students to learn not only the content of their degree, but additionally how to communicate and interact with people from all over the world. I believe that every student here, feels privileged to attend this University.
Cheaper than other universities and the course is only 2 years. The classes are small so you have greater individual support from lecturers. Really enjoyed my psychology course and would recommend this to anyone. You also have the opportunity to complete minors in other areas of interest.
Buckingham is a really great place to study. The lecturers are great, friendly and really helpful. The accommodation is decent .The town is very small and can get boring but Milton Keynes is not far away and there are frequent buses to and fro. Overall it is a great place.
a quiet university in a lovely town. Good value for money and focus is on student because of direct fees. OTM has a bar, canteen, gym, studio and sofa room providing students with activities. There is a strong work ethic among students.
Overall, it has been a good experience. A 2 year degree is a plus. Being away from the city means less distraction. People are friendly and having a river run across the campus is a pleasant sight.
Although Buckingham might be a small town and there isn't much to do in terms of nightlife and entertainment, the university itself is great. Both the students and staff are very friendly and motivated, it's a very international university (you'll meet people from literally every corner of the world) and the fact that you can get a degree in just 2 years is of course a big plus.
Buckingham offers a unique university experience which I feel suits me perfectly. The town itself is small so naturally lacks the offerings of city based universities, but don't let this put you off! If you're looking for fun, you can find it anywhere. Oxford is close enough to be a good place for a night out and trains from Milton Keynes are cheap, making it possible to get to places like Birmingham and London even on a student budget. Being such a small uni, it feels more like a family. Faces of your fellow students will become familiar and they will quickly become life-long friends. The two year degree courses are without doubt the biggest appeal of Buckingham. Naturally, this means working that bit harder for the time you're here, but the staff are incredibly accommodating and there is no shortage of support available for students. It really is a first class education and I would not hesitate to recommend this university.
Awesome Student Staff ratio, Professors always have an Open ear and really go the extra mile, lovely small town which helps focusing on studies and at the same time really build awesome friendships because of the tight-knit community
The UB offers very good facilities, proffessional and capable tutors and also has good teaching methods. Due to it's size the university can offer a very good student/tutor time which has allowed me to ask all my questions, engage in discussions and clear my concerns in time for each assignment or examination. I have really appreciated my time there so far..
One of the most comfortable Universities you will ever find, the psychology department here is an elite department consisting of professional lecturers who guarantee that the student satisfaction remains at a constant high
Great student friendly environment. Everyone is like a big family and you meet so many people and at the same time you get a degree from a first class university.
It is a very small university in Buckingham which is suited to myself as the class sizes are small and the lectures are very easy to approach. You can walk around the entirely university within about 10 minutes.
The teachers are brilliant at their jobs, the rest of the staff is friendly and the students were just lovely. I liked it because the classes were small, so we all got more personal attention. The feedback from coursework was good, and I really did feel like I learned a lot.
2 year degree is really a plus, especially if you had your doubts about whether to go to uni or not. It does help justify the £12,000 fees (for most courses); however would be better to see more investment in library facilities and building developments.
Great university. Made friends for life. It's a small university but its easy to find your 'place' and not get lost in the moment. The buckingham community is like no other and as someone who has traveled a lot and been to another university i do feel like this place is something special. Sports wise, it's lacking but it's due to the university being so small and the university failing to adapt the timetable to allow teams to attend away games. Furthermore, we don't have the facilities for home games either which is why the teams here only participate in local leagues and friendlies. Academically, I would say the university is right up there. The lecturers are extremely helpful and usually approachable. There's a team spirit when it comes to exam season and you'll usually see groups of students in the library or ADR frantically studying together helping each other out which is always cute. I'm proud to be a buckingham student and looking forward to graduating soon, the two-year programmes are very convenient. If you're worried about it being too difficult, it's actually not. Pace yourself and you will be fine.
It is the best University ever!!! More teachers per students so all the staff know you by name.. And they are so friendly and make you feel at home.. Since its a comparatively small university you also get to know everyone regardless of the course and this helps you fit in better..
As Buckingham is a small, private university, it is incredibly diverse, with students coming from all around the world. The size of the University makes sure that you know more people that study here. The location is fantastic as it is an hour away from London and whilst Buckingham isn't particularly known for it's clubbing, Milton Keynes is only 25 minutes away.
4.3
2 yrs degree great professors / helpful staff friendly environment - below average student accommodation - average uni facilities - very quiet town / not that great public transport connections