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Summary
Buckingham specialises in shorter degrees. Complete your undergraduate degree in two years, saving you time and money, or stay on and graduate with a master's in just three years. The university offers September and January start dates for almost all courses. Their award-winning tutorial teaching style means you’ll learn from the best in a supportive environment, where you can specialise in your chosen area and develop your expertise.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate47%Postgraduate53%
Study mode
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Full-time78%Part-time22%
Student population SMALL
- Fewer than 5,000 students
Where students come from
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UK68%International29%EU3%
Student gender
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Male 47%Female 53%
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 2026
Overall ranking
116th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000416 42%116th
10 -
Entry standards
/ Max 215117 54%97th
29 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.97 74%123rd
10 -
Research quality
/ Max 4n/a -
Research intensity
/ Max 1n/a -
Academic services spend
/ Max 37573743 100%2nd
101 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 21641471 68%7th
85 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.7n/a -
Continuation
/ Max 10083.2 83%117th
39 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10075.2 75%57th
30 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10076.3 76%57th
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Subject League Tables 2026
Overall ranking
49th out of 123
Business & Management Studies ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10080.2 80%49th
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Entry standards
/ Max 217n/a -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.40 85%5th
3 -
Research quality
/ Max 4n/a -
Continuation
/ Max 10092.1 92%46th
1 -
Graduate prospects
/ Max 10087.0 87%10th
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Campus locations
Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
The University of Buckingham believes in a high-quality education delivered with passion and a focus on imparting useful and relevant knowledge. Class sizes are kept small, so you won't get lost in the crowd. Students can also choose to study a degree their way, with a range of options on how to study and September and January start dates for almost all courses. Options include two-year degrees. These are a condensed version of the traditional three-year degree that allows you to gain a full honours degree but graduate a whole year earlier. Alternatively, you can complete both your undergraduate and master's degrees at Buckingham in just three years, saving you time and money.
As a socially responsible university, Buckingham is fully committed to attracting and supporting the very best students. A wide range of scholarships are available for students to apply for, in addition to The University of Buckingham Bursary. These can be awarded based on location, merit or financial need. There are also a range of subject-specific scholarships on offer. Bursaries and scholarships are awards from The University of Buckingham that you do not need to repay. Many scholarships have firm application deadlines. Substantial postgraduate discounts are also available to students wanting to further their studies.
There are plenty of chances to socialise, with events happening every week – like karaoke, BBQs, themed parties, and cultural days, all organised by the SU. There is a range of clubs and societies to join. There are groups focused on different interests, academic areas, cultural, national or religious groups, and sports. If you don't find something you like, you can get support to set up your own group. Buckingham may be small, but there is a growing range of sports teams you can join. The university can also connect with professional sports teams to broaden the range of sporting opportunities available to students.