Student experience

At Bucks we endeavour to make access as easy as possible and make reasonable adjustments for you throughout your time with us. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) defines 'reasonable adjustments' as: "Reasonable is what most people would agree is fair and sensible, when they think carefully about it. Adjustment means you are changing something". “Reasonable adjustments' are about responding sensitively to individual cases by taking account of the circumstances without necessarily setting precedents”.

Access on campus
Our facilities at High Wycombe and Uxbridge have been designed with accessibility in mind. Individual students are welcome to assess the appropriateness of the physical environment at one of our Open Days when you can visit the Campus and discuss your needs with the Disability Service Team. Accessible toilets are located throughout the campuses and are unisex unless stated. A small number at High Wycombe are currently accessed by radar keys which are held at Reception, or from the Disability Service on request.

Interviews and access
If you are coming to us for an interview and have any specific access requirements, please contact the faculty to inform them so they can make the appropriate arrangements. The details of the department to contact should be on your interview invitation.

Provision has been made for disabled students at our student accommodation. Students are advised to discuss their accommodation requirements with the accommodation service and where appropriate, the Student Adviser from the disability service at an early stage so that the most suitable type of accommodation can be identified. 

 

Blue badge holders can contact the disability service manager for an orange parking permit. There is no other student parking available on the campuses.

Hearing support systems
We have had hearing support systems installed in teaching and conference rooms and other key locations on both the High Wycombe and Uxbridge Campus.

We have an induction loop system which is available in the main public areas throughout the University. To access this system you will need to turn your hearing aid to the ‘T’ position.

Our infrared system is installed in all teaching and conference rooms. To access this system you will need to turn your hearing aid to the ‘T’ position and wear a small device called a ‘neckloop’ which is available from the main reception desks. Note: This system is available to anyone with a hearing loss not just those who wear a hearing aid. Students who will be using this system on a regular basis will have their devices issued by the Disability Service.

 

If you have any access requirements, please highlight any specific requirements for yourself or guests at the time of booking to enable the graduation team to provide appropriate seats. A Bucks employee may be in touch over the summer period to clarify requirements.