Reach your professional potential

Here at Bedfordshire, we aim to support you fully and ensure you have everything in place to fulfil your potential and succeed.

Personalised learning

When you first join us, you will receive a one-to-one consultation so our staff can fully understand your personal strengths and can tailor the range of University support and opportunities to meet your individual needs.

Industry Talks

At the University of Bedfordshire many of our courses include regular industry talks and masterclasses from professionals in their fields. The speakers are able to provide you with valuable industry knowledge and answer any questions that you may have. We believe it is important for you to have the opportunity to meet and network with industry professionals and hear about their experiences and first-hand knowledge of their industries.

Fee free year*

Most of our courses offer you the opportunity to undertake a year in industry (Professional Practice Year) and best of all, it is free! Apply your learning in the workplace after your second year of studies, with the support of our Careers and Employability Service. Enhance your knowledge, develop new skills, strengthen your CV and build your industry network and develop a real understanding of what it’s really like to work in your desired industry. *Please note only available to UK students, and excludes Nursing, Social Work and some Education courses.

Alessandro Mauro-Manea

Business Studies (International) Sandwich Pathway BA (Hons)

“I chose to study a degree with a sandwich pathway because I feel it’s a very competitive world once you graduate university, so that extra touch of experience will help make you more employable. I did my placement at Britvic Soft Drinks, a FTSE 250 organisation. As part of my placement I worked within the tax team, as a Tax Analyst. Before my placement I didn’t have a lot of experience, so it was a great opportunity to help me grow. I found the placement through the Careers Service within the University. They helped me throughout my entire application and placement experience, from creating a CV, to having mock interviews with a careers adviser, to helping me make initial contact with my line manager. I felt very supported. It was a really good experience because I had the opportunity to meet a lot of people, and had the chance to grow and develop myself into being a more studious and eager individual, keen to enter the industry and make a change in the world.”

Volunteering

The University of Bedfordshire is committed to contributing to the development of civic and public life through involving students, staff, and external audiences in volunteering programmes. We offer a range of ways for students to get involved in volunteering, from one-off events to regular and long-term commitments. We have opportunities with community organisations as well as volunteering roles on site with the University and the Students’ Union.

Embedded employability

Studying with us will give you the chance to take twelve credit bearing units based around the theme of employability that will enhance your career prospects, develop transferable skills, and earn you extra credits in the process. Lasting between five and six weeks, the units aim to increase your knowledge and understanding of key skills that employers are searching for, helping you to stand apart from other graduates. You could also work for the University as one of our Student Ambassadors, where you’ll have the opportunity to help at our Open Days, lead campus tours, and assist at other University events. These will help you develop your leadership and enhance your presentation skills and make you a more employable individual upon graduation.

Professional accreditations

Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies, which gives you a career advantage from day one. Just a few of the professional bodies that accredit our degrees include: Association of Certified Chartered Accountants, British Computer Society, the Institution of Engineering and Technology, British Council, British Psychological Society, Chartered Institute of Marketing, Chartered Management Institute, General Social Care Council, Institute of Biomedical Science, Joint Negotiating Committee, National Association of Licensed Paralegals, Association for Nutrition, Register of Exercise Professionals and the Broadcast Journalism Training Council. Many professional bodies offer free or reduced memberships for students so you can begin to build your network and keep up to date with industry specific news.

Reach your professional potential

Global network

Our links with numerous organisations around the world provide you with a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience and enable you to create your own global network of industry contacts. International businesses such as Nestle and Volkswagen have given our students real-world company briefs to work on as part of their studies. Just a few of the other organisations we have connections with include the BBC, Bugatti Automobiles, Hilton London, London Media Group, Luton Town Football Club, Machins, Paris House Restaurant, Premier Inn, Sage, Saracens, Save the Children, Sports Therapy UK, TUI Travel PLC and Volkswagen AG.

Sahaid Snowdon

Psychology with Counselling & Therapies BSc (Hons)

“A major benefit for me is that my course is BPS accredited – for me that’s really important. A British Psychological Society accredited course means that I can carry on with my studies and eventually become a clinical psychologist if I follow the right steps.”