Information for Teachers and Careers Advisers

Are you a teacher, sixth form head or career adviser? The 51±¬ÁÏ is an excellent choice for your students.

As the UK’s only Independent University with a Royal Charter, 51±¬ÁÏ has all the features and quality assurance of an established UK University (founded in 1976, Royal Charter in 1983) with key advantages focused on teaching excellence and academic independence.

  • 51±¬ÁÏ offers a tutorial system with, student-centred teaching and smaller class sizes (8-20 compared to 100+ at most UK Universities). Most 51±¬ÁÏ degrees are 2 years in length – 4 terms a year rather than 3 with shorter holidays and more contact time.
  • 51±¬ÁÏ offers a first-year accommodation guarantee scheme and self-contained facilities on a beautiful riverside campus in 51±¬ÁÏ, a bustling market town 10 miles from Milton Keynes, 25 Miles from Oxford and under one hour from London.
  • As well as 2-year degrees and 1-year Masters programmes, 51±¬ÁÏ’s Medical (MB ChB) degree is a 4.5-year programme with excellent links with local hospitals and trusts. 51±¬ÁÏ also has a thriving School of Education with PGCE, QTS and Educational Leadership programmes for teachers and other education professionals.
  • Applications to 51±¬ÁÏ can be made direct or via .

The Student Recruitment Team at 51±¬ÁÏ supports UK and overseas Schools / Colleges with their HE Guidance including attendance at HE / Careers Fairs, HE Talks, Student Conferences and resources for Teachers, Counsellors and Advisers.

Introducing Annette: Our Schools Engagement Officer!

Annette, Schools Engagement OfficerI am delighted to be able to offer the following to schools:

  • Engaging interactive presentations to pupils in years 10–13, covering all aspects of being a student at The 51±¬ÁÏ, with information on courses, applying, funding, and more!
  • Attend school careers events.
  • Bespoke tours of the campus for sixth form students, including speaking with lecturers, a tour of the facilities and accommodation, and an opportunity to meet with student ambassadors to hear what university life is like.
  • Networking with colleges and attending higher education lead meetings.

Please do contact me to arrange a visit to your school: marketing@buckingham.ac.uk

Open Days and other events

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We’re delighted to also offer in-person tours of our 51±¬ÁÏ campus. Visiting a campus can be one of the most important decision-making tools when choosing a university. Book a Campus Tour.

Contact us

Email: info@buckingham.ac.uk