Choosing the right degree

We have an excellent reputation for preparing students for employment and further study and we have a range of different study options, dependent on your personal circumstances and career ambitions.

Honours degrees

An Honours degree typically involves three years of full-time study. Some courses are also available part-time. We award the following Honours degrees: • BA Honours (Bachelor of Arts) • BSc Honours (Bachelor of Science) • LLB Honours (Bachelor of Law) • BEng Honours (Bachelor of Engineering) • MComp (integrated Master’s degree)

Degrees with Professional Practice Year

Many of our degrees offer a Professional Practice Year, where you can undertake a year in industry between your second and final year of study. This allows you to gain an insight into your chosen industry, develop your knowledge and experience, build your industry network and enhance your employability.

Extended degrees

Some of our degrees are offered as extended degrees, lasting four years. Our extended degrees have been designed with a first year (Level 3) that specifically prepares EU and international students for study on degree courses at the University of Bedfordshire.

Foundation degrees (FD)

Foundation degrees are designed in association with employers to provide a more vocational based route through higher education, where the emphasis is on work focused learning. They are normally completed over two years full-time or two and a half to four years part-time and are equivalent to two thirds of an Honours degree. On successful completion of your foundation degree, you can progress to complete the final year of an Honours degree.

Degrees with Foundation Year

Degrees with Foundation Years provide a fantastic entry route for you to work towards a degree level qualification. They are integrated four-year degrees, where we will support you during your first year to get up to speed so you are ready to seamlessly progress on to undergraduate study at Bedfordshire.

Diploma (HNC/D)

If you hold, or are currently studying, a HNC/D then we would be pleased to consider you on to the third year of a relevant Honours degree course at the University.

Certificate in Education (Cert Ed)

The Certificate in Education is a professional qualification offering training for teachers.