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The University of Buckingham
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The University of Buckingham UB is a non-profit, private university in the UK and the oldest of the country's five private universities.[a] It is located in Buckingham, England, and was founded as the University College at Buckingham UCB in 1973, admitting its first students in 1976. It was granted university status by royal charter in 1983.Buckingham offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral degrees through five "schools" or faculties of study.
The university was closely linked to Margaret Thatcher, who as Education Secretary oversaw the creation of the university college in 1973, and as Prime Minister was instrumental in elevating it to a university in 1983 – thus creating the first private university in the UK. When she retired from politics in 1992, Margaret Thatcher became the university's second chancellor, a post she held until 1998
The university's finances for teaching operate entirely on direct student fees and endowments: it does not receive state funding via HEFCE or otherwise. It has formal charity status as a not-for-profit institution dedicated to the ends of research and education
The university is a member of the Independent Universities Group, created in January 2015 by eight non-profit and for-profit institutions with degree-awarding powers and/or university title. The group's aim is to be "the Russell Group of the alternative sector" and to dissociate its members from more "dodgy" for-profit colleges.The university is one of the twenty-six English universities with a School of Medicine, i.e. it trains doctors at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
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English Language Requirements
The UK Visas and Immigration UKVI has rules about the level of English needed before they will issue a visa to study in the UK. It is also very important that your English level is of a good standard for you to be successful in your studies. All applicants must achieve the minimum requirements in all 4 components listening, reading, speaking and writing. The University of Buckingham has higher requirements than the minimum specified for a degree level course in the UK Common European Framework, grade B2. Please check the undergraduate or postgraduate language requirements for more details.
A copy of your English language qualification certificate should be included with your application.
Undergraduate language requirements
Postgraduate language requirements
See also:
Applying for a UK visa: approved English language tests which includes a list of approved tests and providers
Exceptions to the English language requirement
Accommodation
We’re excited to welcome you to Buckingham! To experience student life to the full, why not live on campus for your first year?
We welcome applications from new first years and current students to live in University accommodation. Places are available for September and January entry: Apply now.
Live among other students you may make lifelong friends
A wide variety of rooms to choose from, spread over three campuses
Prices are inclusive of all utility bills and wifi
Covered by the UUK Student Accommodation Code of Practice
Before you apply for accommodation, take the time to browse through the various types of accommodation that we have listed below, to see which type best suits your needs and budget (see our pricing information). During the application process, you will be asked to make four preferences for where you would like to stay. It goes without saying we will do our best to match your room offer to one of these choices.
It is also very important that you read our terms and conditions so that you understand your obligations and what you can expect from us in return.
If at any time you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Hunter Street
The Hunter Street Campus is the central University site. This is where the main reception is based, as well as most administrative offices such as Student Fees, Accommodation and IT Services. The Hunter Street Library is situated on this site. The following departments are based on or near Hunter Street: Accounting, Business, Economics, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Education, English, Languages, History, Life Sciences, Politics and International Studies.
Moreton Road
The Moreton Road Campus is the newest Campus, consisting of houses and flats on a residential housing estate. It is a 25 minute walk away from the Verney Park and Hunter Street Campuses, although the University offers a free mini-bus service during the week days.
Verney Park
The Verney Park Campus is situated just off the London Road. It is a 15 minute walk from the Hunter Street Campus. The Franciscan Library is based on this site. The following departments are based in Verney Park, in the Franciscan building: Applied Computing, Law and Psychology.
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