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The '''University of Buckingham''' is the [[United Kingdom]]'s first and only privately-financed (''i.e.'' not state-financed) University. It is located in [[Buckingham]], |
The '''University of Buckingham''' is the [[United Kingdom]]'s first and only privately-financed (''i.e.'' not state-financed) University. It is located in [[Buckingham]], 20 miles north-east of [[Oxford] and 15 miles west of [[Milton Keynes]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The university was |
The university was incorporated as the University College of Buckingham in 1973, and received its Royal Charter from the Queen in 1983. |
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⚫ | Its development was influenced by the [[libertarian]] [[Institute of Economic Affairs]], in particular, [[Harry Ferns]] and [[Ralph Harris]], heads of the Institute. In keeping with its adherence to a libertarian philosophy, the university's foundation-stone was laid by [[Margaret Thatcher]], who was also to be the university's [[Chancellor (education)|Chancellor]] (nominal and ceremonial head) between 1993 and 1998. The University's two first Vice Chancellors (academic and administrative heads) were [[Max Beloff, Baron Beloff|Lord Beloff]] and Sir [[Alan Peacock (academic)|Alan Peacock]], both of whom were distinguished academics and prominent libertarians. |
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==Basic Facts== |
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The university has four main faculties: Law, Humanities, Business, and Science. In relation to teaching, it is best known for continuing the tradition of 'tutorial' teaching which its founders brought over from the University of Oxford: while there are seminars and large-scale lectures, much teaching is done in small groups (or 4 to 8), with one member of staff, so that it is personalized. The university's research strengths are in a number of disparate areas: in Law, family law and law relating to gender; in Humanities, Dickens, with the Dickens Online Journals project, and also Biography and Life-writing; in Business, particularly entrepreneurship; and in Science, particularly diabetes. In recent years, the university has twice been ranked first in the National Student Survey, which covers matters like students satisfaction with their teaching and its environment. |
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Now that all UK universities charge fees, Buckingham's overt difference from other universities has, in this respect, lessened in recent years. |
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==Statistics== |
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⚫ | While in the past the charging of tuition fees to some extent discouraged applications from UK students, this situation is now changing. The university presents itself as very 'international' with particular many students from outside the [[European Union]] (EU). Many are from [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] countries such as [[India]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan]], and [[Malaysia]], as well as such EU member states as [[Germany]] and [[Sweden]]. 15% are from Nigeria, forming the second largest cultural group at the university <ref>[http://www.buckingham.ac.uk/facts/statistics/nation.html Buckingham University]</ref>. |
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The University has 757 students and 75 academic staff. |
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==Student population== |
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Alumni include:Bader Ben Hirsi, Susanne Klatten, Brandon Lewis and Olagunsoye Oyinlola. |
Alumni include:Bader Ben Hirsi, Susanne Klatten, Brandon Lewis and Olagunsoye Oyinlola. |
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==Fees== |
==Fees== |
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From September 2006, tuition fees for full-time UK/EU undergraduate students will be £7500 per year for |
The university offers traditiional degrees, but over a shorter time-frame. Students do 8 terms over two years, rather than 9 terms over three, which (with extra teaching) fits the three-year degree into two years. From September 2006, tuition fees for full-time UK/EU undergraduate students will be £7500 per year for these 2-year Bachelors degree programmes. For non-EU students, fees will be equivalent to £13,000 p.a. (£3,125 per term). Because Buckingham's degrees take only two years to complete, the University views its courses as cost-effective compared to ordinary UK tuition fees, once the calculation for living expenses and the income from an extra year's employment are factored in. |
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==Studies== |
==Studies== |
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Unlike other UK universities, Buckingham offers as standard a two-year undergraduate degree course, consisting of four terms, with the academic year running from January to December. |
Unlike other UK universities, Buckingham offers as standard a two-year undergraduate degree course, consisting of four terms, with the academic year running from January to December. |
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The University was -- in the spirit of North-American Ivy League Universities -- created as a liberal arts college, and the major humanities subjects such as [[history]] and [[politics]] are offered with [[economics]] as a degree in International Studies. [[Economics]], however, is available as a stand-alone degree, as is [[English Literature]]. The Professor of Economics, Professor Martin Ricketts, is the chair of the [[Institute of Economic Affairs]]'s Academic Advisory Council, thus cementing the links between the two libertarian bodies. |
The University was -- in the spirit of North-American Ivy League Universities -- created as a liberal arts college, and the major humanities subjects such as [[history]] and [[politics]] are offered with [[economics]] as a degree in International Studies. [[Economics]], however, is available as a stand-alone degree, as is [[English Literature]] and combined degrees relating to Journalism. The Professor of Economics, Professor Martin Ricketts, is the chair of the [[Institute of Economic Affairs]]'s Academic Advisory Council, thus cementing the links between the two libertarian bodies. |
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The University's largest school is now [[law]], followed by [[business studies]] and [[accounting]]. Some science departments such as [[biology]] are heavily focussed on research and offer only research degrees, others such as [[psychology]] and [[computer sciences|computer]] and [[information sciences]] offer the full range of degrees. |
The University's largest school is now [[law]], followed by [[business studies]] and [[accounting]]. Some science departments such as [[biology]] are heavily focussed on research and offer only research degrees, others such as [[psychology]] and [[computer sciences|computer]] and [[information sciences]] offer the full range of degrees. |
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Type | Private |
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Established | 1976 |
Chancellor | Sir Martin Jacomb |
Vice-Chancellor | Dr Terence Kealey |
Students | 750 [1] |
Undergraduates | 555 [1] |
Postgraduates | 195 [1] |
Location | , |
Website | http://www.buckingham.ac.uk |
The University of Buckingham is the United Kingdom's first and only privately-financed (i.e. not state-financed) University. It is located in Buckingham, 20 miles north-east of [[Oxford] and 15 miles west of Milton Keynes.
History
The university was incorporated as the University College of Buckingham in 1973, and received its Royal Charter from the Queen in 1983. Its development was influenced by the libertarian Institute of Economic Affairs, in particular, Harry Ferns and Ralph Harris, heads of the Institute. In keeping with its adherence to a libertarian philosophy, the university's foundation-stone was laid by Margaret Thatcher, who was also to be the university's Chancellor (nominal and ceremonial head) between 1993 and 1998. The University's two first Vice Chancellors (academic and administrative heads) were Lord Beloff and Sir Alan Peacock, both of whom were distinguished academics and prominent libertarians.
Basic Facts
The university has four main faculties: Law, Humanities, Business, and Science. In relation to teaching, it is best known for continuing the tradition of 'tutorial' teaching which its founders brought over from the University of Oxford: while there are seminars and large-scale lectures, much teaching is done in small groups (or 4 to 8), with one member of staff, so that it is personalized. The university's research strengths are in a number of disparate areas: in Law, family law and law relating to gender; in Humanities, Dickens, with the Dickens Online Journals project, and also Biography and Life-writing; in Business, particularly entrepreneurship; and in Science, particularly diabetes. In recent years, the university has twice been ranked first in the National Student Survey, which covers matters like students satisfaction with their teaching and its environment.
Now that all UK universities charge fees, Buckingham's overt difference from other universities has, in this respect, lessened in recent years. While in the past the charging of tuition fees to some extent discouraged applications from UK students, this situation is now changing. The university presents itself as very 'international' with particular many students from outside the European Union (EU). Many are from Commonwealth countries such as India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Malaysia, as well as such EU member states as Germany and Sweden. 15% are from Nigeria, forming the second largest cultural group at the university [2].
Alumni include:Bader Ben Hirsi, Susanne Klatten, Brandon Lewis and Olagunsoye Oyinlola.
Fees
The university offers traditiional degrees, but over a shorter time-frame. Students do 8 terms over two years, rather than 9 terms over three, which (with extra teaching) fits the three-year degree into two years. From September 2006, tuition fees for full-time UK/EU undergraduate students will be £7500 per year for these 2-year Bachelors degree programmes. For non-EU students, fees will be equivalent to £13,000 p.a. (£3,125 per term). Because Buckingham's degrees take only two years to complete, the University views its courses as cost-effective compared to ordinary UK tuition fees, once the calculation for living expenses and the income from an extra year's employment are factored in.
Studies
Unlike other UK universities, Buckingham offers as standard a two-year undergraduate degree course, consisting of four terms, with the academic year running from January to December.
The University was -- in the spirit of North-American Ivy League Universities -- created as a liberal arts college, and the major humanities subjects such as history and politics are offered with economics as a degree in International Studies. Economics, however, is available as a stand-alone degree, as is English Literature and combined degrees relating to Journalism. The Professor of Economics, Professor Martin Ricketts, is the chair of the Institute of Economic Affairs's Academic Advisory Council, thus cementing the links between the two libertarian bodies.
The University's largest school is now law, followed by business studies and accounting. Some science departments such as biology are heavily focussed on research and offer only research degrees, others such as psychology and computer and information sciences offer the full range of degrees.
Following the success at coming top in the National Student Survey, the University's flagship school, the School of Law, has been recognised with a top 20 place out of 90 in the Guardian league tables.
The University has close links with colleges abroad including the Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, an independent college in Bosnia. The University has also entered into a collaborative agreement with Brunel University to create a medical school under the leadership of Professor Karol Sikora.
The new Department of Education has some of the most prominent educationalists in Britain including Professor Chris Woodhead (former head of OFSTED), Professor Anthony O'Hear (the director of the Royal Institute of Philosophy) and Professor Alan Smithers on the staff, and its Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) – which specialises in the independent sector – has recently been accredited Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and so also now qualifies graduates to teach in the state sector.
External degrees
The University awards undergraduate degrees to students who have studied at the European School of Economics.
Chancellorship
The current Chancellor is Sir Martin Jacomb -- the Chairman of Canary Wharf Group PLC, and Share PLC (in Aylesbury), and the director of several other companies including Oxford Playhouse Trust. He was Chairman of Prudential PLC from 1995 to 2000 and last year retired from the boards of RioTinto PLC and Marks & Spencer PLC. Former Chancellors of the university have been Margaret Thatcher who retired in 1999, and Lord Hailsham.
The current Vice-Chancellor is Dr Terence Kealey who has held the post since April 2001. He is a well-known academic specialising in Clinical Biochemistry.
Press
University of Buckingham Press publishes books and journals in the areas of law, education, business, and freedom, including The Journal of Prediction Markets and The Denning Law Journal.
References
- ^ a b c "Table 0a - All students by institution, mode of study, level of study, gender and domicile 2005/06". Higher Education Statistics Agency online statistics. Retrieved 2007-03-31.
- ^ Buckingham University