Visitor guide
What’’s happening today?
Discover Buckinghamshire New University at our Open Day, where you can plan your own activities. Whether you choose to meet our students and staff, take a campus tour, or explore our accommodation, the choice is yours. Use the checklist below to help you organise your day and make the most of your visit.
YOUR OPEN DAY TIMETABLE
Check in - have your QR code ready
Welcome talk - find out more about our University and what makes us special.
Course presentation - check the timetable to find out when and where this is for your chosen course. This session will give you a greater insight into the course and a chance to ask all your questions.
View course facilities - whether it is the art studios, our flight simulator or our psychology labs, make sure you get to see the equipment and facilities available to you on your course.
Chat to academics and students - there are no silly questions so please ask away. Our course leaders are available in the main Atrium.
Accommodation tour - book your tour with us when you get here and choose which accommodation you would like to see.
Campus tour - visit the library, The Gym, the cafés and get a feel for the whole campus on a guided tour with our Student Ambassadors. (Please note, you do not need to book on to a campus tour)
Students’ Union - don’t forget the social side, what societies can you join, what is on the menu in the bar, what events do the Students’ Union run and what is THE BIG DEAL?
Student support - our support staff are on hand to talk to you about any additional needs, student finance, applications and admissions.
The town - have a wander out into High Wycombe town centre and experience the shops, restaurants and street food market, it’s all right on our doorstep.
Our accommodation
Brook Street
Brook Street is our budget option halls of residence. It is arranged in flats of 6 to 8 rooms with a shared kitchen diner, two shared toilets and two shared shower rooms. The rooms have single beds, desk, chair, wardrobe and chest of drawers plus a sink in each room with mirror, light and under sink storage. It is 5 minutes walk from campus.
Hughenden Park Student Village
Hughenden Park Student Village is our largest halls of residence and is arranged in flats of 6 rooms with a shared kitchen diner. All rooms have a small double bed and are en suite. It is approx 15 minutes walk from campus. We have coaches running to this accommodation throughout our open day.
Windsor House
Windsor House is right in the middle of High Wycombe, around 5 minutes walk from the campus. It is arranged in flats of 6 rooms with a shared kitchen diner. All rooms have a small double bed and are en suite.
Brook Street
Hughenden Park Student Village
Windsor House
Join us on an accommodation tour
Tours depart every 30 minutes from 10am.
Book your accommodation tour to our Brook Street or Hughenden Park Student Village at the accommodation stand in the main Atrium or through the QR codes below.
Numbers are limited per tour so booking is essential.
To book on to a tour for Brook Street To check out our accommodation online To book on to a tour for Hughenden Student Village
All Our Halls Of Residences Include
:
• Bills and Insurance included in your rent
• Free Wifi
• 24/7 on-site security, pastoral and welfare support
Hughenden
Brook Street Halls
• 5-10 minutes walk from High Wycombe Campus
• Shared bathroom facilities
• Single Bed
• Standard Room - £99 per week
• Studio Room - £183 per week
Hughenden Park Student Village
• 15-20 minutes walk from High Wycombe campus
• Ensuite rooms
• Small Double Bed
• Ensuite Room - £157 per week
• Studio Room - £201 per week
Windsor House
• 5-10 minutes walk from High Wycombe campus
• Ensuite rooms
• Small Double Bed
• Ensuite Room - £192 per week
• Studio Room - £212 per week
Chat to the team on the stand or email accommodation@bnu.ac.uk with any questions
Our student support services
Our fees and funding team are on hand for all questions on student finance and funding.
Want to know more about scholarships and bursaries?
Chat to the team on the stand or email students@bnu.ac.uk
If you need advice on your personal statement or how to apply to university, chat to our admissions team or email advice@bnu.ac.uk
Find out what support we can offer you during your application and when you start university with our Inclusion, Diversity and Disability team within the Student Success Directorate.
You can also email advice@bnu.ac.uk or call 0330 123 2023
See what our Student Support services can offer you
SCAN ME
Your timetable for today
You can plan your own timetable and attend the sessions that most apply to you. We would suggest you check the time of your course session on the next few pages and then build your day around that. We have lots of campus and accommodation tours going throughout the event so you should be able to fit everything in.
SESSION TIME WHERE ACTIVITY
Welcome Talk 9.40am, 10am Gateway Lecture Theatre
Accommodation tours From 10am From the Winter Garden
Campus tours From 10am Depart every 30 minutes from Willow
Introduction to Buckinghamshire New University and Student Life and Experience presentation
Please book onto your tour via the QR code, or at the accommodation stand in the Atrium.
Walking tours to Brook Street last 45 minutes
Coach tours to Hughenden last approx one hour
Campus tours last approx. 40 minutes (please note, you do not need to book on to a campus tour)
Admissions 9.30am - 3pm Atrium
Accommodation 9.30am - 3pm Atrium
Fees and Funding 9.30am - 3pm Atrium
Well-being 9.30am - 3pm Atrium
Students’ Union 9.30am - 3pm Atrium
Parents & Carers Talk 10.20am - 10:50am Gateway Lecture Theatre
BNU Graduate Art and Design Summer Show 12.15pm and 12.45pm
Atrium - Near the Art and Design Stand
Questions about your application or need advice with writing your personal statement? Come and talk to our admissions team!
Talk to the accommodation team about your options and book a tour!
Find out about fees and funding, scholarships and bursaries
Need extra help, support, or counselling services? The team is here for you.
Interested in joining our Students’ Union, rated Number 1 in the UK? Fancy joining a society or starting a new hobby? Speak to our SU team and find out more about The Big Deal!
Parents and carers are invited to attend a presentation on student life at university. This session will provide an opportunity to address any questions or concerns they may have regarding university life.
Walking tour to the Brunel Shed to see our graduates’ Art and Design Summer Show. The walk to the Brunel Shed takes approximately 15 minutes each way.
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Beeches:
Start your day with our breakfast, coffee, fresh cakes, sandwiches, and a tasty lunch menu. Enjoy global dishes made to perfection!
The Garden:
Escape to our cozy coffee shop for specialty coffee, artisan cakes, smoothies, and toasties!
The Basin :
Enjoy a variety of sandwiches, coffees, and cakes-perfect for a quick bite or a sweet treat.
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Find us at the High Wycombe Campus, in the East Wing.
Find us at the High Wycombe Campus, in the Gateway Building.
Find us at the Aylesbury Campus, Ground floor overlooking the canal.
Find us at the Uxbridge Campus on Floor 1.
COURSE TIME ROOM
Gateway 1st Floor, Room 13 (Animation VFX)
3D Game Art 11.30am - 12.30pm
Then move to Gateway, Ground Floor, Video Studio 2
Acting for Stage and Screen 11.15am - 12.45pm Meet in ‘Willow’
Adult’s Nursing
Meet at the Nursing and Midwifery stand in The Atrium at 10am
Animation 11.30am - 12.30pm
Uxbridge Campus - Meet at the Nursing and Midwifery stand in The Atrium at 10am
Gateway 1st Floor, Room 13 (Animation VFX)
Then move to Gateway, Ground Floor, Video Studio 2
Animatronics Design 10.45am - 12.15pm Meet in ‘Willow’
Architectural Design and Technology 10.45am - 12.15pm Meet in ‘Willow’
Audio and Music Production 11am - 12pm
Aviation Management 11am - 12pm
Gateway 1st Floor, Audio Studio 1
North Wing 2nd Floor Room 15
COURSE TIME ROOM
Aviation Management with Commercial Pilot Training in Aeroplanes 11am - 12pm
Aviation Management with Commercial Pilot Training in Helicopters 11am - 12pm
Gateway, Ground Floor, Gateway Lecture Theatre
Gateway, Ground Floor, Gateway Lecture Theatre
Aviation Management with Logistics 11am - 12pm North Wing 2nd Floor Room 15
Aviation Management with Private Pilot Training in Aeroplanes 11am - 12pm
Aviation Management with Private Pilot Training in Helicopters 11am - 12pm
Business and Law Welcome Talk
10.30am - 11am
Business Management 10.30am - 11am Business and Law Welcome Talk 11am - 12pm - Course Talk
Childhood Studies with Early Years 11am -12pm
Gateway, Ground Floor, Gateway Lecture Theatre
Gateway, Ground Floor, Gateway Lecture Theatre
North Wing 2nd Floor Room 6
10.30am - 11am Business and Law welcome talk in:
North Wing 2nd Floor Room 6 11am - 12pm Course talk in: North Wing, 2nd Floor, Room 10
North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 2
COURSE TIME ROOM
Childhood Studies with Primary Education
Children’s Nursing
Civil Engineering
Computer Games Development
Computer Science
Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence
11am -12pm
North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 2
Meet at the Nursing and Midwifery stand in The Atrium at 10am
10.45am - 12.15pm
11am - 12pm
10.30am - 12pm
Uxbridge Campus - Meet at the Nursing and Midwifery stand in The Atrium at 10am
Engineering School, Workshops 1st Floor, Room 7b
Gateway, 4th Floor, Room 6
Gateway, 4th Floor, Room 1
10.30am - 12pm
Gateway, 4th Floor, Room 1
Computing 10.30am - 12pm
Gateway, 4th Floor, Room 1
Costume Design and Making 10.45am - 12.15pm Meet in ‘Willow’
Counselling and Psychotherapy 10.30am - 11.30am
Creative Advertising 10.45am - 12.15pm
North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 6
Meet in ‘Willow’
COURSE TIME ROOM
Criminology 11.30am - 12.30pm
Criminology and Forensic Studies 11.30am - 12.30pm
Criminology and Law 11.30am - 12.30pm
Cyber Security 10.30am - 12pm
Cyber Security (MSci (Hons) 10.30am - 12pm
Cyber Security Engineer (FDSc) 10.30am - 12pm
North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 5
North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 5
North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 5
Gateway, 4th Floor, Room 1
Gateway, 4th Floor, Room 1
Gateway, 4th Floor, Room 1
Dance 10.15am - 11.30am Meet in ‘Willow’
Dance and Fitness 10.15am - 11.30am Meet in ‘Willow’
Data Science 10.30am - 12pm Gateway, 4th Floor, Room 1
Diagnostic Radiography 11am - 12pm
North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 1
COURSE TIME ROOM
10.30am - 11am Business and Law welcome talk in:
Digital Marketing
10.30am - 11am - Business and Law Welcome Talk 11am - 12pm - Course Talk
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
10.45am - 12.15pm
Engineering Design 10.45am - 12.15pm
Events Management 11am - 12pm
North Wing 2nd Floor Room 6 11am - 12pm Course talk in: North Wing, 2nd Floor, Room 10
Engineering School, Workshops 1st Floor, Room 7b
Engineering School, Workshops 1st Floor, Room 7b
Gateway 1st Floor, Room 11
Fashion and Textiles 10.45am - 12.15pm Meet in ‘Willow’
Fashion Design 10.45am - 12.15pm Meet in ‘Willow’
Fashion Promotion & Communication 10.45am - 12.15pm Meet in ‘Willow’
Film and Television Production 11am - 12pm
Film Production 11am - 12pm
Gateway, Ground Floor, Video Studio 1
Gateway, Ground Floor, Video Studio 1
COURSE TIME ROOM
10.30am - 11am Business and Law welcome talk in:
Finance and Accounting
10.30am - 11am - Business and Law
Welcome Talk 11am - 12pm - Course Talk
Finance and Business
10.30am - 11am - Business and Law
Welcome Talk 11am - 12pm - Course Talk
North Wing 2nd Floor Room 6
11am - 12pm Course talk in: North Wing, 2nd Floor, Room 10
10.30am - 11am Business and Law welcome talk in:
North Wing 2nd Floor Room 6
11am - 12pm Course talk in: North Wing, 2nd Floor, Room 10
- 12.15pm Meet in ‘Willow’
North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 6 Furniture Design 10.45am - 12.15pm Meet in ‘Willow’
10.30am - 11.30am
Global Security 11am - 12pm North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 4
Global Security with Aviation 11am - 12pm
North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 4
COURSE TIME ROOM
Global Security with Intelligence Analysis 11am - 12pm
Global Security with Investigation 11am - 12pm
North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 4
North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 4
Graphic Design 10.45am - 12.15pm Meet in ‘Willow’
Hair and Make-Up for Film and Performance 10.45am - 12.15pm Meet in ‘Willow’
Health and Social Care (FDA) 11am - 12pm
Health and Social Science 11.30am - 12.30pm
Hospitality Entrepreneur 11am - 12pm
Hotel and Events Management 11am - 12pm
Hotel Management 11am - 12pm
North Wing, 2nd Floor, Room 13
North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 5
North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 11
North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 11
North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 11
Illustration 10.45am - 12.15pm Meet in ‘Willow’
Intelligence, Security and Resilience 11am - 12pm
North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 4
COURSE TIME ROOM
Interior and Spatial Design
International Business Studies
10.45am - 12.15pm Meet in ‘Willow’
10.30am - 11am Business and Law welcome talk in:
10.30am - 11am - Business and Law
Welcome Talk 11am - 12pm - Course Talk
International Hospitality Management 11am - 12pm
International Tourism Management with Air Travel 11am - 12pm
Law
10.30am - 11am - Business and Law
Welcome Talk 11am - 12pm - Course Talk
North Wing 2nd Floor Room 6 11am - 12pm Course talk in: North Wing, 2nd Floor, Room 10
North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 11
North Wing, 2nd Floor, Room 9
10.30am - 11am Business and Law welcome talk in: North Wing 2nd Floor Room 6 11am - 12pm Course talk in: Gateway, 5th Floor, Room 05 - Court Room
COURSE TIME ROOM
10.30am - 11am Business and Law welcome talk in:
Marketing
10.30am - 11am - Business and Law Welcome Talk 11am - 12pm - Course Talk
Mechanical Engineering
10.45am - 12.15pm
Media Production 11am - 12pm
Mental Health Nursing
Midwifery
Meet at the Nursing and Midwifery stand in The Atrium at 10am
North Wing 2nd Floor Room 6 11am - 12pm Course talk in: North Wing, 2nd Floor, Room 10
Engineering School, Workshops 1st Floor, Room 7b
Gateway, Ground Floor, Video Studio 1
Uxbridge Campus - Meet at the Nursing and Midwifery stand in The Atrium at 10am
Meet at the Nursing and Midwifery stand in The Atrium at 10am
Music and Live Events Management 11am - 12pm
Music Business 11am - 12pm
Uxbridge Campus - Meet at the Nursing and Midwifery stand in The Atrium at 10am
Gateway 1st Floor, Room 11
Gateway 1st Floor, Room 11
COURSE TIME ROOM
Music Production 11am - 12pm
Music Production and Business 11am - 12pm
Gateway 1st Floor, Audio Studio 1
Gateway 1st Floor, Audio Studio 1
Music Production and Performance 11am - 12pm Gateway 1st Floor, Audio Studio 1 Musical Theatre 12.45pm - 2pm Meet in ‘Willow’
Occupational Therapy 11am - 12pm
Operating Department Practice 11am - 12pm
South Wing, 2nd Floor, Room 5
South Wing, 4th Floor, Room 4
Paramedic Science 11am - 12pm
South Wing, 2nd Floor Room 7 a+b Photography 10.45am - 12.15pm Meet in ‘Willow’ Physiotherapy 12.30pm - 1.30pm
South Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 4
Police Studies with Criminal Investigation 11am - 12pm
North Wing, 1st Floor, Room 9
COURSE TIME ROOM
Professional Policing 11am - 12pm
Professional Practice - Early Years 11am -12pm
Professional Practice - Education & Training 11am -12pm
Professional Practice - Primary Education 11am -12pm
Professional Practice in Healthcare
Meet at the Nursing and Midwifery stand in The Atrium at 10am
Psychology 10.30am - 11.30am
Public Health 11am - 12pm
North Wing, 1st Floor, Room 9
North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 2
North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 2
North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 2
Uxbridge Campus - Meet at the Nursing and Midwifery stand in The Atrium at 10am
North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 6
North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 3
Set Design for Stage and Screen 10.45am - 12.15pm Meet in ‘Willow’
SFX Props and Modelmaking for Film and TV 10.45am - 12.15pm Meet in ‘Willow’
Social Work 11am - 12pm
North Wing, 2nd Floor, Room 11
COURSE TIME ROOM
Software Developer (FDSc)
10.30am - 12pm
Gateway, 4th Floor, Room 1
Software Engineering 10.30am - 12pm Gateway, 4th Floor, Room 1
Songwriting and Music Production 11am - 12pm Gateway 1st Floor, Audio Studio 1
10.30am - 11am Welcome to Sport talk in:
Sport and Exercise Science
10.30am - 11am - Welcome to Sport 11am - 12pm - Course Talk
Sport and Exercise Science with Strength and Conditioning
10.30am - 11am - Welcome to Sport 11am - 12pm - Course Talk
South Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 2 a + b
11am - 12pm course talk in: South Wing, 1st Floor, Room 1
10.30am - 11am Welcome to Sport talk in: South Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 2 a + b 11am - 12pm course talk in: South Wing, 1st Floor, Room 1
COURSE TIME ROOM
Welcome to sport talk and course talk in:
Sports Coaching (FdSc)
Sports Coaching with Football Development and Performance
10.30am - 11am - Welcome to Sport 11am - 12pm - Course Talk
10.30am - 11am - Welcome to Sport 11am - 12pm - Course Talk
South Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 2 a + b
Welcome to sport talk and course talk in:
South Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 2 a + b
Welcome to sport talk and course talk in:
Sports Coaching with Performance Sport
10.30am - 11am - Welcome to Sport 11am - 12pm - Course Talk
South Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 2 a + b
Welcome to sport talk and course talk in:
Sports Coaching with Physical Education
10.30am - 11am - Welcome to Sport 11am - 12pm - Course Talk
Sports Therapy
10.30am - 11am - Welcome to Sport 11am - 12pm - Course Talk
South Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 2 a + b
10.30am - 11am Welcome to sport talk in:
South Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 2 a + b 11am - 12pm Course talk in:
South Wing, 1st Floor, Room 4 Sustainable Product Design 10.45am - 12.15pm Meet in ‘Willow’
COURSE TIME ROOM
Gateway 1st Floor, Room 13 (Animation VFX)
Visual Effects 11.30am - 12.30pm
Welcome to Sport 10.30am - 11am
Then move to Gateway, Ground Floor, Video Studio 2
South Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 2 a + b
Open daychecklist
Here are a few questions to help you find out everything you need to know about our university –feel free to ask our staff and students any questions during the day or via our website chat bnu.ac.uk
THE UNIVERSITY
Where is the university in relation to the town?
Are the public transport links good?
Is the university on one campus, or spread out?
Is there transport between the campuses?
ACCOMMODATION
Is accommodation in university halls guaranteed for first years?
Can you walk to the halls of residence?
How much does accommodation cost?
Is there a choice of options – en suite/studio etc.?
STUDENT SUPPORT
What support is available to me?
I have a disability – what additional support is available to me?
What clubs and societies can I join?
Are there any scholarships or bursaries I can apply for?
When is the library open?
Will I feel safe here?
Are there any additional fees?
YOUR COURSE
Will I be taught face to face on campus?
What is the timetable like?
How many hours will I be taught?
How much teaching is practical?
How will I be assessed – practical/exams/coursework?
What are the entry requirements?
Is there an interview, audition or portfolio review?
How do I apply?
What are the facilities for teaching?
What industry/business experience will I get?
What do your graduates go on to do?
Thank you for coming to our Open Day!
Our Awards
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High Wycombe Campus
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire HP11 2JZ
Aylesbury Campus
59 Walton Street
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire HP21 7QG
Uxbridge Campus
106 Oxford Road
Uxbridge
Middlesex UB8 1NA
Telephone: 01494 522 141
Email: advice@bnu.ac.uk
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