Summary
Bucks New University has been transforming lives for more than 130 years. The university is proud to make a difference through the education it delivers, its research, and the positive impact it makes to the environment and local communities. Students can choose from a range of career-focused degrees that impact wider society and the economy. Bucks also offers its students free sports, societies, and skills sessions as part of the Big Deal Scheme.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate90%Postgraduate10%
Study mode
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Full-time86%Part-time14%
Student population MEDIUM
- 5,001–10,000 students
Where students come from
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UK92%International6%EU2%
Student gender
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Male 45%Female 55%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2027
Overall ranking
120th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000436 44%120th
23 -
Entry standards
/ Max 20898 47%125th
3 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.17 79%54th
30 -
Research quality
/ Max 42.25 56%120th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.13 13%122nd
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Academic services spend
/ Max 45922389 52%49th
14 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 25561423 56%7th
5 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.314.558th
9 -
Continuation
/ Max 10081.4 81%128th
6 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10055.9 56%127th
24 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10070.3 70%100th
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Subject League Tables 2027
- Accounting & Finance
- Art & Design
- Business & Management Studies
- Childhood & Youth Studies
- Computer Science
- Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Law
- Marketing
- Music
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Paramedic Science
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports Science
- Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies
Overall ranking
103rd out of 104
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10062.9 63%103rd
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Entry standards
/ Max 20971 34%102nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.35 84%18th
40 -
Research quality
/ Max 4n/a -
Continuation
/ Max 10077.4 77%97th
7 -
Graduate prospects
/ Max 100n/a
Campus locations
Study options
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For postgraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
Bucks New University is an excellent option for students seeking industry-focused education. It offers high-quality teaching, a great student experience, and positive student outcomes. Bucks has modern facilities, a highly rated Students’ Union, and is set in the beautiful Chilterns, close to London. Whatuni selected Bucks as having the best cost-of-living support nationwide in its 2023 Student Choice Awards (Submission Award). Bucks has a friendly, diverse, international community where students can learn, grow, and thrive.
Bucks New University prides itself on preparing students for the working world. Opportunities such as volunteering and community projects help to develop graduates with a social conscience. Bucks offers courses that focus on jobs vital to society, such as nursing, paramedic science, social care, business management, law, and hospitality. These courses include embedded placements or on-the-job experiences to ensure graduates are well prepared to begin their careers. If they are keen to stay in education, students can also study a master's degree or a PhD at the university and boost their earnings potential.
Bucks New University provides a range of extra financial support for students from particular groups. Thrive Bursary is for students from low-income households, high deprivation areas or low participation areas. Care Leavers Bursary is for students that have been in the care of or accommodated by their local authority. Estranged Student Bursary is for students who are classed as an estranged student by their funding body. Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showman, and Boater (GTRSB) Bursary provides extra financial support for relevant students. Bucks also provides financial aid: an emergency fund and hardship fund each provide extra support to help students remain in higher education.