January Open Day guide (digital)

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OPEN DAY VISITOR GUIDE

1 The Events Hall

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Roof Top Garden

13 Owen Harris

2 The Gateway

8

Students’ Union

14 Concourse

3 Willow

9

North Wing

15 The Atrium

4 Link Bridge

10 Timberlake

5 East Wing

11 West Wing

6 South Wing

12 Red Shed

GATE D Lecture Theatres

GATE C

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11 7

The Kitchen

The Atrium

Lecture Theatre

12

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GATE B

Campus Link Bus Stop

13

Winter Garden

3

Exit

Engineering workshops

10 9

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5 8

Reception Garden Cafe

Classrooms & Lecture Theatres

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GATE A

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15

Main Entrance

2

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Learning Resource Centre

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The Venue

ABBEY WAY A40

Bucks Students’ Union

Student Hub

VISITOR MAP

Campus tours run every 30 minutes from 10am - 2.45pm

To Eden shopping centre, Bus station & Brook Street Halls of Residence

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.

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.

Accommodation tour - book your tour with us when you get here and choose which accommodation you would like to see.

MazeMap – scan the QR code to use our interactive map and find your way to talks, tours and facilities across campus.

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.

Brook Street

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.

Hughenden Park Student Village

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.

Windsor House

Join us on an accommodation tour

All Our Halls Of Residences Include: • Bills and Insurance included in your rent • Free Wifi • 24/7 on-site security, pastoral and welfare support

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.

Brook Street Halls

Numbers are limited per tour so booking is essential.

To book on to a tour for Brook Street

To book on to a tour for Hughenden Student Village

To check out our accommodation online

• 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

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• 15-20 minutes walk from High Wycombe campus • En suite rooms • Small Double Bed • En suite Room - £157 per week • Studio Room - £201 per week

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Windsor House • 5-10 minutes walk from High Wycombe campus • En suite rooms • Small Double Bed • En suite Room - £192 per week • Studio Room - £212 per week

Brook Street accommodation tour times

Hughenden accommodation tour times 10.45am

11.15am

11.45am

10am

10.30am

11am

12.15pm

12.45pm

1.15pm

11.30am

12pm

12.30pm

1.45pm

2.15pm

2.45pm

1pm

1.30pm

2pm

2.30pm

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

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Your timetable for today

General sessions

Day activities

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

9.45am and 10.15am

Gateway Lecture Theatre

Introduction to Buckinghamshire New University and Student Life.

Accommodation tours

From 10am

From the Winter Garden

Please book onto your tour via the QR code, or at the accommodation stand in the Atrium.

Walking tours to Brook Street last approx 1 hour Coach tours to Hughenden last approx 1 hour

Campus tours

From 10am

Depart every 30 minutes from The Atrium

Campus tours last approx 1 hour (please note, you do not need to book on to a campus tour)

Admissions

9.30am - 3pm

Atrium

Questions about your application or need advice with writing your personal statement?

Come and talk to our admissions team!

Accommodation

9.30am - 3pm

Atrium

Talk to the accommodation team about your options and book a tour!

Fees and Funding

9.30am - 3pm

Atrium

Find out about fees and funding, scholarships and bursaries

Well-being

9.30am - 3pm

Atrium

Need extra help, support, or counselling services? The team is here for you.

Students’ Union

9.30am - 3pm

Atrium

Our Students’ Union is rated Top 5 in the South. Fancy joining a society or starting a new hobby? Speak to our SU team and find out more about The Big Deal!

Look out for the 1950’s style Airstream™ caravan located opposite the entrance to The Venue.

Serving delicious, freshly prepared pizzas on a 10-inch sourdough base with weekly specials - why not create your own from all your go-to toppings?

Freshly prepared pizzas from £4.50 Open daily and alongside your favourite evening events.

COURSE

TIME

ROOM Gateway 1st Floor, Room 13 (Animation VFX)

3D Game Art

11am - 12pm

Acting for Stage and Screen

11.15am - 12.45pm

Please meet in the Atrium.

You will be taken to your session in Gateway, Ground Floor, Drama Studio 1

Adult Nursing

11am - 12pm

Clinical Skills Lab W - 1st Floor Room b

Then move to Gateway, Ground Floor, Video Studio 2

Gateway 1st Floor, Room 13 (Animation VFX) Animation

11am - 12pm

Architectural Design and Technology

11am - 12.30pm

Please meet in the Atrium.

You will be taken to your session in Timberlake, 2nd Floor, Room 29/30

Audio and Music Production

11am - 12pm

Gateway 1st Floor, Audio Studio 1

Then move to Gateway, Ground Floor, Video Studio 2

COURSE

TIME

ROOM

Aviation Management

11am - 12pm

North Wing 2nd Floor Room 15

Aviation Management with Commercial Pilot Training in Aeroplanes

11am - 12pm

Gateway, Ground Floor, Gateway Lecture Theatre

Aviation Management with Commercial Pilot Training in Helicopters

11am - 12pm

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

Gateway, Ground Floor, Gateway Lecture Theatre

Aviation Management with Private Pilot Training in Helicopters

11am - 12pm

Gateway, Ground Floor, Gateway Lecture Theatre

Business Management

Welcome Talk 11am - 12pm - Course Talk

11am - 12pm Course talk in: North Wing, 2nd Floor, Room 10

MazeMap – scan the QR code to use our interactive map and find your way to talks, tours and facilities across campus.

COURSE

TIME

ROOM

Childhood Studies with Early Years

11am -12pm

North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 2

Childhood Studies with Primary Education

11am -12pm

North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 2

Civil Engineering

10.45am - 12.15pm

Engineering School, Workshops 1st Floor, Room 7b

Computer Games Development

11am - 12pm

Gateway, 4th Floor, Room 6

Computer Science

10.45am - 12.15pm

Gateway, 4th Floor, Room 1

Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence

10.45am - 12.15pm

Gateway, 4th Floor, Room 1

Costume Design and Making

11am - 12.30pm

Please meet in the Atrium.

You will be taken to your session in Red Shed, 1st Floor, Room 01a

Counselling and Psychotherapy

10.45am - 11.45am

North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 6

COURSE

TIME

ROOM

Creative Advertising

11am - 12.30pm

Please meet in the Atrium.

You will be taken to your session in Timberlake, 1st Floor, Room 13

Criminology

11.45am - 12.45pm

North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 1

Criminology and Forensic Studies

11.30am - 12.30pm

North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 1

Criminology and Law

11.30am - 12.30pm

North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 1

Cyber Security

10.45am - 12.15pm

Gateway, 4th Floor, Room 1

Cyber Security (MSci (Hons)

10.45am - 12.15pm

Gateway, 4th Floor, Room 1

Cyber Security Engineer (FDSc)

10.45am - 12.15pm

Gateway, 4th Floor, Room 1

Dance

11am - 12.30pm

Please meet in the Atrium.

You will be taken to your session in North Wing, 2nd Floor, Room 2

MazeMap – scan the QR code to use our interactive map and find your way to talks, tours and facilities across campus.

COURSE

TIME

ROOM

Data Science

10.45am - 12.15pm

Gateway, 4th Floor, Room 1

Diagnostic Radiography

11am - 12pm

North Wing, 2nd Floor Room 14

Digital Marketing

11am - 12pm - Course Talk

11am - 12pm Course talk in: North Wing, 2nd Floor, Room 10

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

10.45am - 12.15pm

Engineering School, Workshops 1st Floor, Room 7b

Engineering Design

10.45am - 12.15pm

Engineering School, Workshops 1st Floor, Room 7b

Events Management

11am - 12pm

Gateway 1st Floor, Room 11

Fashion and Textiles

11am - 12.30pm

Please meet in the Atrium.

You will be taken to your session in Red Shed, 2nd Floor, Room 1C

Fashion Design

11am - 12.30pm

Please meet in the Atrium.

You will be taken to your session in Red Shed, 2nd Floor, Room 01C

COURSE

TIME

ROOM

Fashion Promotion & Communication

11am - 12.30pm

Please meet in the Atrium.

You will be taken to your session in Red Shed, 2nd Floor, Room 03 MAC Room

Film and Television Production

11am - 12pm

Gateway, Ground Floor, Video Studio 1

Film Production

11am - 12pm

Gateway, Ground Floor, Video Studio 1

Finance and Accounting

11am - 12pm - Course Talk

11am - 12pm Course talk in: North Wing, 2nd Floor, Room 10

Finance and Business

11am - 12pm - Course Talk

11am - 12pm Course talk in: North Wing, 2nd Floor, Room 10

Fine art

11am - 12.30pm

Please meet in the Atrium.

You will be taken to your session in Timberlake, 1st Floor, Room 07a

Forensic Psychology

10.45am - 11.45am

North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 6

MazeMap – scan the QR code to use our interactive map and find your way to talks, tours and facilities across campus.

COURSE

TIME

ROOM

Global Security

11am - 12pm

North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 4

Global Security with Aviation

11am - 12pm

North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 4

Global Security with Intelligence Analysis

11am - 12pm

North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 4

Global Security with Investigation

11am - 12pm

North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 4

Graphic Design

11am - 12.30pm

Please meet in the Atrium.

You will be taken to your session in Timberlake, 1st Floor, Room 13

Hair and Make-Up for Film and Performance

11am - 12.30pm

Please meet in the Atrium.

You will be taken to your session in Timberlake, 1st Floor, Room 02

Health and Social Care (FDA)

11am - 12pm

North Wing, 2nd Floor, Room 13

Health and Social Science

11.30am - 12.30pm

North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 1

Hospitality Entrepreneur

11am - 12pm

North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 11

Hotel and Events Management

11am - 12pm

North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 11

COURSE

TIME

ROOM

Hotel Management

11am - 12pm

North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 11

Illustration

11am - 12.30pm

Please meet in the Atrium.

You will be taken to your session in Timberlake, 1st Floor, Room 13

Interior and Spatial Design

11am - 12.30pm

Please meet in the Atrium.

You will be taken to your session in Timberlake, 2nd Floor, Room 25

International Business Studies

11am - 12pm - Course Talk

11am - 12pm Course talk in: North Wing, 2nd Floor, Room 10

International Hospitality Management

11am - 12pm

North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 11

Law

11am - 12pm - Course Talk

11am - 12pm Course talk in: Gateway, 5th Floor, Room 05 - Court Room

Marketing

11am - 12pm - Course Talk

11am - 12pm Course talk in: North Wing, 2nd Floor, Room 10

MazeMap – scan the QR code to use our interactive map and find your way to talks, tours and facilities across campus.

COURSE

TIME

ROOM

Mechanical Engineering

10.45am - 12.15pm

Engineering School, Workshops 1st Floor, Room 7b

Media Production

11am - 12pm

Gateway, Ground Floor, Video Studio 1

Music and Live Events Management

11am - 12pm

Gateway 1st Floor, Room 11

Music Business

11am - 12pm

Gateway 1st Floor, Room 11

Music Production

11am - 12pm

Gateway 1st Floor, Audio Studio 1

Music Production and Business

11am - 12pm

Gateway 1st Floor, Audio Studio 1

Music Production and Performance

11am - 12pm

Gateway 1st Floor, Audio Studio 1

Musical Theatre

12.45pm - 2pm

Please meet in the Atrium.

You will be taken to your session in North Wing, 2nd Floor, Room 2

Occupational Therapy

11am - 12pm

South Wing, 2nd Floor, Room 5

Operating Department Practice

11am - 12pm

South Wing, 4th Floor, Room 4

COURSE

TIME

ROOM

Paramedic Science

11am - 12pm

South Wing, 2nd Floor Room 7 a+b

Photography

11am - 12.30pm

Please meet in the Atrium.

You will be taken to your session in Timberlake, 2nd Floor, Room 06

Physiotherapy

12.30pm - 1.30pm

South Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 4

Product and Furniture Design

11am - 12.30pm

Please meet in the Atrium.

You will be taken to your session in Timberlake Ground Floor Room 05

Professional Practice - Early Years

11am -12pm

North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 2

Professional Practice - Education & Training

11am -12pm

North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 2

Professional Practice - Primary Education

11am -12pm

North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 2

Professional Practice in Healthcare

Meet at the Nursing and Midwifery stand in The Atrium at 10am

Uxbridge Campus - Meet at the Nursing and Midwifery stand in The Atrium at 10am

MazeMap – scan the QR code to use our interactive map and find your way to talks, tours and facilities across campus.

COURSE

TIME

ROOM

Psychology

10.45am - 12.15pm

North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 6

Public Health

11am - 12pm

North Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 12

11am - 12.30pm

Please meet in the Atrium.

You will be taken to your session in Timberlake Ground Floor Room 4

SFX Props and Modelmaking for Film and TV

11am - 12.30pm

Please meet in the Atrium.

You will be taken to your session in Timberlake 1st Floor Room 11a

Social Work

11am - 12pm

North Wing, 2nd Floor, Room 11

Software Developer (FDSc)

10.45am - 12.15pm

Gateway, 4th Floor, Room 1

Software Engineering

10.45am - 12.15pm

Gateway, 4th Floor, Room 1

Songwriting and Music Production

11am - 12pm

Gateway 1st Floor, Audio Studio 1

Set Design for Stage and Screen

COURSE

Sport and Exercise Science

TIME

ROOM

10.30am - 11am - Welcome to Sport 11am - 12pm - Course Talk

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

Sport and Exercise Science with Strength and Conditioning

10.30am - 11am - Welcome to Sport 11am - 12pm - Course Talk

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

Sports Coaching with Football Development and Performance

10.30am - 11am - Welcome to Sport 11am - 12pm - Course Talk

Welcome to sport talk and course talk in: South Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 2 a + b

Sports Coaching with Performance Sport

10.30am - 11am - Welcome to Sport 11am - 12pm - Course Talk

Welcome to sport talk and course talk in: South Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 2 a + b

MazeMap – scan the QR code to use our interactive map and find your way to talks, tours and facilities across campus.

COURSE

Sports Coaching with Physical Education

Sports Therapy

TIME

ROOM

10.30am - 11am - Welcome to Sport 11am - 12pm - Course Talk

Welcome to sport talk and course talk in: South Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 2 a + b

10.30am - 11am - Welcome to Sport 11am - 12pm - Course Talk

Visual Effects

11am - 12pm

Welcome to Sport

10.30am - 11am

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 Gateway 1st Floor, Room 13 (Animation VFX) Then move to Gateway, Ground Floor, Video Studio 2 South Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 2 a + b

Open day checklist 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

YOUR COURSE

Where is the university in relation to the town?

Will I be taught face to face on campus?

Are the public transport links good?

What is the timetable like?

Is the university on one campus, or spread out?

How many hours will I be taught?

Is there transport between the campuses?

How much teaching is practical?

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

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?

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?

MazeMap – scan the QR code to use our interactive map and find your way to talks, tours and facilities across campus.

Reasons to study with us TOP 5

Students’ Union in the UK* *Based on responses from taught BNU students (NSS 2025)

University of the Year for South East England*

UK’s top

UK’s top

for earning over £45,000*

for teaching quality*

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* Full details of our rankings on our website – bnu.ac.uk

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