Finish Your Bachelor’s Degree in Just 2 Years — Here’s How

Looking to save time, reduce costs, and get a head start on your future?

At Atava, we partner with top UK universities to help international students like you find the right course, and one of the most exciting options is a two-year honours degree at the University of Buckingham.

We recently visited the campus to see how it works — and here’s what you should know.

What is a two-year degree?

At Buckingham, you can complete a full UK Bachelor’s honours degree in just two years — without cutting corners.

You’ll study the same number of teaching weeks as a traditional degree, but with shorter holidays and an extra summer term. That means you graduate faster and start your next chapter sooner — whether that’s work, postgraduate study, or moving abroad.

Why choose a two-year degree?

Here’s why this could be a smart move, especially for international students:

• Save money
  One less year of tuition and living costs means you could save at least £20,000.
• Graduate sooner
  You’ll enter the job market or postgraduate studies a year ahead of most students.
• Flexible start dates
  Begin in January or September — whatever suits your timeline best.
• Personalised learning
  Small class sizes and a 1:10 staff-to-student ratio mean you get more individual support.

What subjects can you study?

Buckingham offers a wide range of undergraduate courses, including:

• Business, Finance and Accounting
• Psychology
• Computing
• Law and Criminology
• Medicine and Biomedicine
• International Studies and Politics
• English, History, and more!

Worried It Might Be Too Intense?

It’s fast-paced, but very achievable.

The schedule is structured to keep you focused, and most students still have time for part-time work, social life, and rest.

“The two-year degree is great because it allows me to learn a lot in a short time span... and still have time for friends and family.”
— Venessa, Buckingham student

Common myths — and the reality

Myth: Two-year degrees aren’t respected
Fact: You get the same honours degree as a three-year course. Employers value both equally.

Myth: The workload is overwhelming
Fact: The pace is quicker, but the number of teaching weeks is the same.

Myth: You’ll miss out on student life
Fact: Many students feel even more connected, with less time away and stronger friendships.

What does it cost?

For international students:

• Tuition fees: £44,400 total (£22,200 per year)
• Living costs: Approx. £36,000 for two years (£18,000 per year on-campus)

That’s a full UK degree in two years, saving both time and money — without compromising on quality.

What’s it like to live and study there?

Buckingham is a peaceful, riverside town surrounded by green space — the perfect setting to focus and thrive. The university is campus-based, and accommodation is guaranteed for two years.

You’ll also enjoy great connections:

• Just 20 minutes to Milton Keynes — for shopping, cinemas, theatre, and indoor skiing
• 30 minutes to London by train
• Regular buses to Oxford and Cambridge

With over 100 nationalities on campus, it’s one of the UK’s most welcoming environments — and also one of the safest.