International Prospectus 2016
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Welcome... The University of Bedfordshire offers a warm welcome to international students from more than 100 countries including Europe and students from all over the UK. We believe university is about more than a degree. At Bedfordshire you will become part of a diverse community of more than 20,000 home students and some 4000 international undergraduate and postgraduate students. Studying at a University in the UK alongside students from all over the world will give you the opportunity to discover cultures and make connections that can last a lifetime. Our modern campus environment provides flexible space and facilities for group work, quiet study and social networking. We adopt an innovative 21st century approach to teaching and learning. During your time with us we will provide opportunities for you to complement your academic studies with practical knowledge and skills that will make you ready to compete in the dynamic global marketplace. We are committed to ensuring you have an experience that will continue to enrich both your personal and professional lives long after you graduate. I hope you enjoy discovering what the University of Bedfordshire has to offer you and I look forward to meeting you when you arrive here.
Professor Ashraf Jawaid OBE Deputy Vice Chancellor
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If you have the dedication and the eagerness to learn, we can help you realise your dream.
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CONTENTS Brilliant Location
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High Quality Teaching
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World Leading research
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Outstanding Facilities
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Internship and Employability
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English Language Support
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Business School
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Art Design & Creative Practice
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Science Engineering & Computing 27
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Faculty of Health & Social Sciences 18 Faculty of Education Sport
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Home Away from Home
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International Student Experience
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Visa Advice & Guidance
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Fees & Finance
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Entry and English Language Requirements 25
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How to Apply
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International Student Experience
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What our Students Say
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Guide to Courses
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BRILLIANT LOCATION
Coming to Bedfordshire means you can enjoy living close to London and in the middle of the key economic triangle between London, Oxford and Cambridge. Our main campus is based in Luton, which is also the location of our Butterfield Park and Putteridge Bury Campuses. From Luton you can be in Central London in as little as 22 minutes on a fast train. From Bedford or Milton Keynes you can reach the capital in 40 minutes. Living so close to London means you can enjoy all the attractions of one of the world’s most vibrant and culturally diverse cities without having to pay the costs of living there.
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“It’s so close to London as well. So at weekends I can go to London with my friends to chill out and then come back to my studies.” Ly Nguen BA (Hons) Business Studies (Finance) Vietnam
Live 22 minutes fr om one of the world’s mo s vibrant cit t ies
Luton Campus is:
Bedford Campus is:
• 5 minutes walking distance from Luton train station
• Served by a free term-time bus that runs every 30 minutes to the station
• 2 miles from London Luton Airport from where you can catch short haul flights to destinations all over Europe
• 40 minutes from Central London by train
• 3 miles from M1 Junctions 10 and 11 • 35 miles from London Heathrow Airport from where you can catch flights to international destinations
• Less than an hour by bus from Milton Keynes University Campus Milton Keynes is • 45 minutes from central London by train • Just over an hour by road from Cambridge and Oxford
“The location is beautiful. I love this place. Luton feels like home to me.” Sachu Alex Koshy. BA (Hons) Photography and Video Art India
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HIGH QUALITY TEACHING Research active, awarding winning lecturers with industry experience who know their stuff and know how to teach it.
Over 90% student satisfact io with the quality n of lectures and standard of teach in in iGrad Studen g t Barometer 2014
the University to develop a skills-rich curriculum focussed on learner development and employability.
Be taught by world leaders
Be confident in our standards The quality of our teaching has been independently assessed and audited. We have achieved some pretty impressive results over the past few years: Awarded top marks – a “confidence” rating – in our most recent Quality Assurance Agency audit The UK Government chose Bedfordshire as a Centre of Excellence in Teaching and Learning in 2005. The Centre for Learning Excellence now works with staff and students across
The high quality of teaching is one of the main reasons why students come to Bedfordshire. Many of our academic staff have extensive industry experience and are actively involved in research in their specialist field. Some have received National Teaching Fellowship Awards for their outstanding contribution to teaching and learning.
Research informs our teaching Academic staff maintain links with professional bodies so students at benefit from teaching that is underpinned by real world application. Through their own research and consultancy engagements with global organisations our staff help students to make the transition into employment.
Bedfordshire Resources for Education Online – BREO To complement face to face teaching the university has created structured learning activities online to support your studies.
Benefit from our investment We have invested in new teaching and learning facilities and state of the art equipment across all our campuses with further investment already planned. This investment shows our firm commitment to providing the highest possible educational experience for every one of our students.
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WORLD LEADING RESEARCH The University of Bedfordshire has 10 Research Institutes responsible for worldleading research with direct societal, economic and cultural impact.
Award winning research We were awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in 2014 in recognition of our pioneering research. This award is the highest form or national recognition open to higher and further education institutes in the UK. It further enhances our widely acknowledged reputation for our work in the area of social care and social work policy. We are committed to applicable research that has an impact on the world around us. Our areas of research excellence cover a wide spectrum from high performance computing, cyberstalking and language testing to organ donation, diabetes, and child sexual exploitation. Our research attracts funding from an impressive range of private sector companies, government departments and charitable organisations. Our researchers collaborate with universities, businesses and voluntary bodies all over the world.
Research led learning Research led learning will support you to develop valuable skills for employment or to progress to postgraduate study. You will develop critical thinking, analytical and entrepreneurial skills and problem solving abilities as part of a package of skills that will make you very employable in the knowledge economy.
This is recognised in the UK-wide 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), and includes major areas of research such as advancing medical knowledge of serious and chronic disease, substance misuse, language assessment, and robotics technology that supports independent living. The REF recognises the University’s research success in both quality and quantity: • We have more than doubled our proportion of world-leading research • Nearly half of our research is considered world leading or internationally excellent • Three times as many University researchers were submitted compared to the previous assessment in 2008 • We have world leading research in 9 units of assessment – up from just 5 in 2008 • The number of staff judged to be worldleading or internationally excellent in research outputs has quadrupled
Our research attracts funding from an impressive range of private sector companies, government departments and charitable organisations.
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OUTSTANDING FACILITIES Our professional standard student focussed facilities give you the perfect place to study.
Luton Campus The Campus Centre houses all student services under one roof. It includes a 240seat lecture theatre, modular study rooms, social and learning spaces as well as the Students’ Union. Our multi-million investment in studentfocussed facilities includes: • 18 computer labs including two test network labs for teaching and human interface labs for experiments • 450 computers and expansive virtual world based on Open Sim technologies • Multi-camera HDTV and Radio studios • Bespoke Innovative Business Pods that simulate the modern office environment • Law Moot Court • Laboratories for Sport and Exercise Science • The first muscle cellular and molecular physiology lab of its kind in the UK • Biomedical Science and Forensics laboratories • Dedicated Art and Design building with digital studio including laser cutters, 3D printers, stop motion and blue screen Postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Centre Our Postgraduate students on our Luton Campus benefit from a bespoke building specifically designed with their specific needs in mind. • Two Harvard-style lecture theatres • Hi-tech IT and AV equipment • Dedicated social spaces for our postgraduate students.
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Over 90% student satisfaction with our Learning Resources facilities and student learning spaces in iGrad Student Barometer 2014
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Bedford Campus The brand new Gateway Building at Bedford campus provides high quality teaching spaces, informal learning spaces, and lecture theatres, including a Harvard style lecture theatre, as well as a new student services centre. With state-of-the-art technology to support learning, the Gateway offers a welcoming environment, with an informal learning area and cafe style coffee shop on the ground floor.
Bespoke Innovative Business Pods that simulate th e modern office environment
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Bedford Campus Centre is home to a 280-seat theatre, dance studios, fair trade cafÊ and large social space. Planned redevelopments of the Bedford campus also include a national standard 300seat capacity sports arena, and an all-weather, multi-use Astro-Turf games area. A new fitness centre is also planned to open in 2015. University Campus Milton Keynes Our newest campus houses an array of modern teaching facilities as well as a Student Information Desk, Advice Centre and Student’s Union so our students can develop both academically and personally. The campus is also home to two special purpose electronics and telecommunications labs as well as a large general purpose IT lab to give students hands-on experience. Butterfield and Aylesbury Our healthcare students are based at dedicated facilities in Aylesbury Buckinghamshire and our award-winning site at Butterfield Park in Luton. Our Biomedical students benefit from brand new simulation labs complete with fully a functional theatre and clinical environment in this additional Luton Campus.
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INTERNSHIPS AND EMPLOYABILITY “I did two internships – one at Zee TV where I looked after their social media channels and media monitoring and one at the Federation of Small Businesses where I was involved in producing press releases, running events and networking..”
92% of our graduates are in work or further study within six months of graduating
Madhur Veerma BA (Hons) Public Relations and Intern at ZeeTV and FSB India
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Bedfordshire Student Internship Scheme – BSIS
• Sharpen your interview skills
Our service includes:
• Build essential networks
• 1:1 advice to help you develop your goals
The International Office runs the Internship Scheme. Placements range from two weeks to two months and may be voluntary or paid. The programme gives you practical work experience that adds to your CV and helps you graduate for the world of work.
The University of Bedfordshire is committed to enhancing your career prospects and your long-term employability. Through our courses and work experience opportunities you will gain knowledge, skills and understandings to help you with your career ambitions.
• Careers Events, conferences and seminars
It is part of the reason why 92% of undergraduate students and 95% of our postgraduate students are in work or further study within six months of graduating. For many it’s not just a job it’s the job they really want. Go to: unibeds.info/internim to find out more
Being employable goes beyond what you learn on your course – there are a range of activities across the University that you can get involved in to develop skills, create contacts, give you ideas about what to do after graduating and make you stand out in a competitive jobs market.
An Internship allows you to:
We offer a range of services and support for students
• Gain practical experience that supplements your theoretical knowledge
• Careers and Employability Service
• Test potential career paths • Enhance your CV
• Peer Assisted Learning – PAL • Beds Edge Skills Award • Partnership and Community
• Volunteering opportunities • JobShop to help you find part-time and vacation work • JobSavigrad to help graduates find the right jobs Each Department has produced an Employability Map that clearly shows the activities and opportunities available to aid students’ in building the skills required for the career paths they’re seeking.
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PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS We know how to help new students adjust to university life in the UK, especially if they come from other countries. Some people need a preparatory course to help improve their English language skills and some people need support while they follow their main course. We support courses across the curriculum and teach Pre-sessional English courses. Visit: unibeds.info/csdelcim to find out more about the Dept of English Language and Communication (DELC) Pre-sessional English University of Bedfordshire regulations stipulate that students must have achieved an IELTS of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band or the equivalent to be eligible to study a degree course (Bachelors, Masters and Research) at the University. The University offers a range of pre-sessional English courses to help prepare international students for university. Pre-sessional courses ‘top-up’ your level of English and help you to develop the necessary study skills for your main programme. English Language courses at Bedfordshire are accredited by the British Council giving assurance of the quality of English language provision. All aspects of English are covered, including pronunciation, speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar.
Entry Requirements: Students must meet the academic requirements of your course and have an English Language level of IELTS 4.5 with bands of 4.5 x3 and no lower plus one skill higher. Start and end dates: Courses run throughout the year and the length of course will vary depending on an applicant’s level of English on entry. Please note that we usually put new students together so a group starts and finishes the course at the same time. However, if a new group is small, we might place new students in an existing class. Teaching hours per week: between 24 and 27 Assessment: We use a variety of assessment methods during and at the end of your course. Please be aware that UK Visa and Immigration regulations stipulate that students must have achieved an English level of B2 (IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 in each band or equivalent) to be eligible to study a Bachelors or Masters degree course at the University.
Communication Skills Unit boosts your academic and career potential Your Communication Skills Unit supports you in adjusting to UK Higher Education culture. The University of Bedfordshire provides mandatory, weekly Communication Skills classes, which are timetabled for all first year international students, both undergraduate and postgraduate. The ABCs of Communications Skills lectures will help you to enrich your academic and soft skills, and thus, to maximize your grades on your main course:
Academic Skills • Preparing your assignments from task to submission • Paraphrasing, summarising and referencing
British university culture
• Approaches to independent study • Seminar skills
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• Avoidance of plagiarism
Summer School
Communicating effectively
Our Summer School is an ideal opportunity for you to sample university life in England and improve your English. We aim to provide you with a fun, engaging and above all useful course of study in an informal atmosphere.
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• Presentation techniques
• English language improvement Plus, every Wednesday evening, Your Communication Skills plenary lectures are popular learning events on diverse study and professional topics. These also give you the opportunity to practise note-taking, essay writing and making use of the expert feedback received. Find more information: @ Your CS BREO Unit facebook.com/bedscs
E: languagecentre@beds.ac.uk T: +44 (0) 1582 489032 To find out more about our courses go to: unibeds.info/csdelcim
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BUSINESS SCHOOL “ At the University of Bedfordshire Business School (UBBS) we are reshaping business and management education for a truly global and employability-driven experience. Be a part of shaping your future and that of the organisations you join.� Dr John Beaumont-Kerridge International Associate-Dean: Business School
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UBBS’s practice-based vision takes global takes global management education, research and practice in imaginative new directions. We deliver academic success and focus on bridging the gap between study and work. Our committment to our students gives them a unique learning experience enriched by employer engagement to prepare them as the future workforce. Our courses in Human Resource Management, Law, and Accounting and Finance, Marketing and PR are linked to professional bodies to give instant recognition of quality to employers. With our new and exciting portfolios at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels we have courses that are distinctive, aligned to our practice-based vision and embedded at the core of the student experience. With both Undergraduate courses at our Luton and Bedford campuses and Postgraduate courses at our Putteridge Bury campus and at Luton, our facilities reflect our mission to prepare students for the world of work: in our ground breaking Business Pods which simulate the workplace or at our new, state of the art Postgraduate Centre in Luton. Business, Management and HRM Through a combination of practice and the rigorous theoretical education of a Business school, students learn the attributes for success and the mindset to have impact in the companies they join. Working with organisations on real projects develops the analytical skills that employeers look for in their employees and the ability to shape the futures of companies where they work.
Accounting and Finance Our accounting and finance courses offer work experience in preparation for future success. EQL accounting and finance selflearning software and a financial trading simulation room equipped with Reuters 3000 Extra system give students a head start in work. Professional Datastream and Reuters financial databases give real-time access to global and macro-economic data to apply directly into projects. Marketing, Tourism and Hospitality Our world-renowned staff have a track record in high-quality teaching and research. Our research-informed course content reflects the needs of industry and emphasises sustainability and ethical practice. We offer innovative courses that give you the skills, knowledge and application through practicebased learning that is sought by employers in the world’s fastest growing industrial sectors. Law Practice is at the heart of Law at the University of Bedfordshire. Our Law Clinic brings real cases into your studies while our new Moot Court simulates a court room and proceedings to give you the attributes, skills and confidence to perform. Students have the opportunity to gain a Dual Qualification with National Association of Licensed Paralegals. Graduates can embark upon a successful legal career or bring the highly valued analytical skills they achieve to business or community organisations.
National Student Survey (NSS 2014) highlights Overall student satisfaction with UBBS up 5% to 86% – an all-time high
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student satisfaction on personal development – top quartile for all UK Universities
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satisfaction with assessment and feedback is above the sector average for all UK Universities Travel & Tourism: overall satisfaction up 20% Business Studies (Finance): overall satisfaction up 40% Law course in Bedford: overall student satisfaction up 15%
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student satisfaction with Business studies Finance course 100% satisfaction with Travel and Tourism courses
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student satisfaction with International Finance course
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The National Student Survey (NSS) 2014 Highlights: Bedfordshire ranked in the top 20 universities in the country for its Creative Arts and Communication & Information Studies courses. Art & Design courses are in the top 30 in the country.
Our research was commended as “world-leading” and “internationally excellent” in the latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2014.
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS, CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS The School of Art and Design and the Departments of Journalism & Communications, Media Arts & Production and Performing Arts & English run a range of inspiring and engaging courses which develop creative thinking as a key to the world of work. Art and Design, Media and Creative Practices Media Arts and Production students work in our Industry standard studio space with HD cameras and green screen. Students have full access to the latest digital equipment from our media hub. Our courses revolve around the real world of work and work experience is gained through working in our in-house production company. Networking events with Industry speakers and masterclasses form a regular part of the Curriculum.
seen as practical, studio-based disciplines that focus on contemporary and global performance practice and developing skills, knowledge and understanding of the professional arts that are relevant and innovative and informed by current research.
Performing Arts and English Our internationally recognised dance, theatre and English courses give students a breadth of understanding that fits them for work in a wide range of industries. English offers an ideal balance between traditional and more innovative areas of study, from Shakespeare to African literature, from language acquisition to film adaptation. Dance, Performing Arts and Theatre are
Journalism and Communications Our courses’ structure links theory and practice to give students an understanding of modern journalism in print, TV, radio and also provides training on screen/stage/radio performance (acting and presenting) as well as on creative writing for the screen, stage, radio and other media platforms. We also offer units in digital culture, film and the creative industries. We have strong links with
The courses are supported by links with industry professionals and state-of-theart facilities, including the University of Bedfordshire theatre, which provides access to the latest comedy, dance, music, poetry, and theatre productions, regionally and nationally.
industry including international companies such as JVC, national organisations such as the BBC and local newspapers. You will benefit from our proximity to London, home to national and international media companies and performance venues. Art & Design The School of Art and Design is housed in its own dedicated facility – the Alexon Building. The academic team in Art and Design course are all practising artists and designers. Our courses are designed to equip international students to gain employment in the creative industries, from fashion and fine art to interior design and interior architecture.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
UNESCO Chair in New Media Forms of The Book
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The National Student Survey (NSS) 2014 highlights: Biology and related science courses ranked in top 30 in UK.
SCIENCE ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING
Computing and Informatics is our largest area of research.
Science Computing and Engineering areas keep the curriculum up to date to ensure it meets employers’ requirements and maximises employment prospects for graduates. Engineering Our engineering provision at our University Campus Milton Keynes and Luton campus have benefitted from over 1.5 million of refurbishment works last year. We currently offer state-of-the-art facilities for telecommunications networking, electronic and embedded systems as well as computer systems engineering. Both our Milton Keynes and Luton campus have purpose built laboratories to support these strategically important areas of growth. We provide the latest equipment such as signal generators, oscilloscopes, micro controllers and a range of Arduino and Raspberry Pi computers. We pride ourselves on the quality of our teaching, learning and facilities and we look forward to welcoming you to our university.
Computer Science and Technology We offer a career focussed curriculum and many of our courses come with relevant professional accreditation and we have partnerships with world-leading companies. Students benefit from teaching by PhD qualified staff who hold Chartered status with professional bodies and whose teaching is underpinned by real world experience. Our students have access to exceptional facilities and emerging technologies – including state of the art workstations, dedicated network, in-house virtual world graphics, biometric security and forensics, design, telecoms, Linux and robotics labs. Computing and Informatics is our largest area of research. We have over 100 researchers working on a range of areas, and 90% of their work is world leading and/or internationally recognised in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences The Department of Life Sciences has grown through our investment in STEM areas – Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics – with refurbished and new teaching and research laboratories. Staff regularly publish research findings in prestigious peer-reviewed scientific journals and make presentations at national and international conferences. The teaching is enriched by the research experience that staff bring to the classroom. All staff act as personal tutors and supervise research project dissertations. Our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
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FACULTY OF HEALTH & SOCIAL SCIENCES Health and Social Sciences at the University of Bedfordshire is principally based at our Luton, Bedford and Putteridge Bury Campus. Healthcare students also work at our Butterfield Park and Aylesbury campuses. Health Our expertise is internationally recognised in many areas such as Health Inequalities, Chronic Disease Management, Organisational Development as well as Global Public Health, Excellence in Clinical Practice, Diabetes Care and Patient Safety. All of our research has been recognised as internationally excellent in impact, and the majority is world leading in the most recent 2014 Government Research Excellence Framework. Psychology and Social Sciences Our psychology and applied social studies teaching staff are actively involved in national and international research projects. Our
expertise includes a number of key areas of social work and social policy including child protection, child sexual exploitation, resilience amongst health care and social work practitioners, unaccompanied asylum seeking minors, gang crime and adult safeguarding. We are a leading University in social work and social policy research (top quartile). In the most recent 2014 Government Research Excellence Framework all of our work has impact that is recognised as internationally excellent, 60% of which is world leading. More than three quarters of our research is internationally excellent or world-leading, significantly higher than the sector in general (69% sector mean average, 64.5% median average)
“ This course is quite challenging. It creates in you the desire to ask questions, it makes you hungry to know more. It gives you the ability to ask questions intelligently and to seek for answers. I hope I never lose that.” Lillian Chinwe Soribe BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Nigeria)
96% Student satisfaction with HSS in iGrad Student Baromteter 2014
“You have the opportunity to learn theory and see how it applies in practice. The professors are very experienced. They teach you how to structure your work and organize yourself to meet deadlines.” Rabia Khatun BA(Hons) Applied Social Science
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FACULTY OF EDUCATION, SPORT Education The University of Bedfordshire is a large provider of teaching training in the UK and has a history in this field dating back more than 100 years. We have well-established links with more than 300 education settings including: schools; colleges; early years providers. We have specialisms in a range of areas including Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, English, Modern Languages, Physical Education, Primary, Early Years. Sport Sport and PE has been taught at the Bedford Campus for over 100 years, with the University one of the few to offer the full range of natural and social science disciplines in sport and physical activity within the UK. Our sports facilities are state-of-the-art and were used to train athletes for the 2012 Olympics. Some three quarters of the work across sports science, PE and leisure has internationally recognised impact, while more than 95% of our research outputs are rated as internationally recognised or better, compared with a sector average of 93% (Research Assessment Exercise 2014).
94% student satisfaction in 2014 iGrad Student Barometer
English Language and Communication The Department of English Language and Communication has been delivering high-quality language courses for 30 years, and has been a permanent member of the British Council Accreditation Scheme since 1991, one of the first providers of international foundation courses to take up membership. Its associated research institute, CRELLA (the Centre for Research in English Language Learning and Assessment) achieved a top of the league table 100% REF score for the impact of its research into language testing and assessment.Â
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HOME AWAY FROM HOME
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We offer several accommodation options so you can choose the right option for you. We have invested millions in accommodation at both Luton and Bedford campuses. Living in University halls gives you a high standard of living, with social space, free wi-fi and fantastic communal space including a gym at no extra charge.
Fantastic modern communal space including a fully equipped gym
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Luton Campus We have more than 1,800 rooms available for students studying in our new ultra-modern on campus accommodation at Fitzroy and Wenlock Court includes:
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• Contemporary self-catered flats with fully furnished study bedrooms • Single and double studio flats • En-suite facilities • Free Wi-Fi • Single sex and mixed sex flats are available • Fantastic modern communal space including a fully equipped gym • Laundry facilities The Student Village also provides accommodation at 8 additional self-catering halls two of which are exclusive to our postgraduate students. They all equipped with study bedrooms, standard shared bathroom and kitchen facilities, social spaces and lounge areas with access to 24-hour assistance. Bedford Campus Students at the Bedford campus can opt to live at the Student Village or at Liberty Park, all of which are located on campus. • The Student Village offers 168 rooms including self-catering flats and study bedrooms with shared bathrooms and kitchens • En-suite facilities • High speed Wi-Fi • Single sex and mixed sex flats available • Liberty Park offers 430 en-suite study bedrooms grouped into flats, with fantastic communal areas and an on-site gym UCMK, Milton Keynes Campus Accommodation for the UCMK campus Milton Keynes are being reserved at our committed accommodation partners in Bedford. Transport provisions have been arranged for all students with academic classes at our UCMK campus. There are also a number of private-rented accommodation options available to students who choose to study at our UCMK campus in Milton Keynes. For more information email: bedsadmin@clvuk.com
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXPERIENCE University life is about more than your degree. The International Office will be here to support you and enhance your student career. Welcome to Bedfordshire
Student Information Desk (SiD)
Before you come to us you will be sent your own Guide to Starting With Us, which tells you everything you need to know to be prepared.
If you need help Ask SiD! All of our support services can be accessed through the Student Information Desk (or SiD as we like to call it). SiD desks are located across all our campuses where you can speak to someone face-toface. SiD can also be accessed online 24/7, so no matter how big or small the problem, or whether you are on or off campus, we are always here to help.
Once you arrive the Support Team organises a full Orientation and Induction programme to support you throughout the registration process. International Student Support Our International Office is dedicated to supporting all international students throughout their studies. It is your specialist point of contact as an International student. It is open every day from 9:30am and our advisors are available to talk to students. A senior manager is in charge of the reception desk each day and five members of staff are based on the desk to provide customer service. You can do everything from get help with visa renewal to booking tickets for social events. To find out more about the support we offer to students visit the website
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The SiD team has been trained to know about all the services available, and will make sure we put you in touch with the right person. SiD can also pass the enquiry to the relevant specialist and you will be able to track the progress of the enquiry, and be kept up-to-date with progress, enabling you to spend your time on your studies.
Visit: unibeds.info/isidim for more information Make the most of University Life Coming to University at Bedfordshire gives you the opportunity to experience UK culture and enjoy living close to London – one of the worlds’ most exciting capital cities. Our social programme is great way to meet and make new friends and start to build the connections that you will carry beyond your university career. There are weekend trips every month to different cities including London, Cambridge, Oxford or Bath. We also take you to see the British seaside at Brighton or Bournemouth and to enjoy some thrilling rides at a theme park so you will never be short of something to do when you are not studying. We invite all students to our Welcome parties so you can make friends right from the start and we organise celebrations for Diwali, Eid and Chinese New Year, which is one of the biggest parties of the year.
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Our team are here to help. We can give advice about: for an extension ✓ of Applying a Tier4 Visa to request a Confirmation ✓ HofowAcceptance for Studies (CAS) into Tier4 from ✓ Sa witching different category mmigration implications if you ✓ Ineed to suspend your studies or retake any modules or exams orrecting any errors on your ✓ Centry clearance vignette or stamp or on your Biometric Residence Permit to do if your Tier4 ✓ What application is returned as invalid or is refused or not you need ✓ Wto hether register with the Police
✓ Registering with a doctor hat to do if your passport ✓ Wis lost or stolen of travelling ✓ Vinisaandimplications out of the UK
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✓ Visa options after your studies family members ✓ Itonviting the UK for short visits ✓ Dependent visas visas for travelling ✓ Stochengen Europe
VISA ADVICE AND GUIDANCE Join in before you join us
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Our dedicated Visa and Immigration Advisory Service provides high-quality specialist immigration advice and guidance to all our International students. You can visit our International Office during working hours for an answer to a quick question. We can arrange a longer confidential appointment for more complex queries.
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FEES AND FINANCE We offer generous financial support to our International students When you are thinking of studying in the UK there are two main costs you need to consider – Course Tuition Fees and living costs. We know that the combination of tuition fees and the cost of living overseas represents a considerable investment and the University of Bedfordshire takes that very seriously indeed. The University of Bedfordshire has a specific fee structure for international students depending on the level of study being undertaken. We offer a generous range of scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate international students to help make study in the UK even more attractive. For details of our latest offers please visit our website unibeds.info/intl-fees Please note, you will be required to submit satisfactory Bank Statements, which fulfil the criteria for proof of funds for a Tier 4 visa application.
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“With this scholarship I was able to cover the major portion of my accommodation fees. I was informed about it during my admissions interview and the information is also available on the University website. Obtaining this scholarship can considerably reduce the financial pulls and pressures that most international students experience.” Ashwin Thanksappan – MBA
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ENTRY AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Undergraduate degrees (BA/BSc/BEng) To apply for a place on an undergraduate course (BA/BSc) you need to have completed your high school education (12 years) and have a pass equivalent to two UK A level passes, and have the required English language qualification. Postgraduate taught courses The normal entry requirements for postgraduate degrees (MA/MSc/MBA/ LLM) are a good honours degree, or equivalent qualification, in an appropriate subject from a recognised university or HE institution. We also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications and individuals with appropriate work experience. Formal English language tests accepted • T he University accepts the following qualifications as satisfying the English Language requirements for entry to a Bachelor or Master’s degree • IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element • T he University of Bedfordshire also accepts English Language qualifications recognised in the UK Visas and Immigration Secure English Language Test List • P lease note: some courses may require higher levels of English – the exact criteria will be specified in the course descriptions For details go to unibeds.info/englishim
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HOW TO APPLY To ensure your application process runs smoothly we have put together this simple, step-by-step guide to help you. 1. Please make sure your personal statement addresses the following points in detail: a. Why you wish to study your particular choice of course? b. Why you would like to study at the University of Bedfordshire? c. How your chosen course will benefit your future career plans? 2. If you have ever studied in the UK before please include copies of the following: a. All UK visas you have ever been issued. b. Any visa refusals you have received from any country. c. Any certificates or transcripts of study you have obtained in the UK. d. Any CAS letters you have been issued.
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CHOOSE YOUR COURSE
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FINANCIAL CHECKS
Your financial documents will be checked to make sure they meet UKVI requirements
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APPLY To THE UNIVERSITY
Download an application from our website and email to your regional team www.uob.cc/admissions
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HELP WITH YOUR VISA APPLICATION
We will contact you to help prepare you for your visa application before you apply
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SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
You must include photocopies of: • Your official academic qualifications • Certificates including your level of English Language • One page personal statement • Your current passport • Copies of any UK visa you have held
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APPLICATION PROCESSED
APPLY FOR YOUR VISA
You are likely to be interviewed by a Entry Clearance or Visa Officer so make sure you have researched all the details about your course of study
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BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS AND ACCOMMODATION
DECISION AND OFFER IS MADE
If your application is successful a conditional offer is sent to you by email.
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EMAIL CONFIRMATION
Your Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) letter will be sent to you by email
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Your application will normally be processed within 48 hours
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FULFIL OFFER CONDITIONS AND MAKE PAYMENT
12 ARRIVAL Before your arrive we will email you a Guide to Starting With Us so you are ready for your Induction and Orientation
• Meet any outstanding conditions of your offer • Make payment
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXPERIENCE “The location and facilities of the University of Bedfordshire are very exciting. I mean it’s new – modern. I made the best choice to come here because the library, the lecturers and the equipment are all excellent.” Phuy Nguyen BA (Hons) Business Studies (Marketing) (Vietnam)
“Computer Science includes networking, architecture, software, robotics, image processing and so on. A computer scientist specializes in the theory of computation and the design of computational systems. I have chosen Computer Science from this point of view. Everybody knows the world is developing very rapidly and computer science plays a very important role. Thus there is a great opportunity to develop my career in any field of computer science.” Tanjida Ahmed BSc (Hons) Computer Science (India)
”The University of Bedfordshire provides a conducive environment within which to study and keep abreast of current practice. What’s more, the university boasts of dedicated tutors who challenges you to exceed your limits and succeed.” Lilian Soribe BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Nigeria)
“My course gave me lots of practical experience and has made me very competitive internationally. I had offers from Google and Microsoft which is proof my course has made my very employable.” Davender Sharma MSc Computer Security (India)
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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY... You will get all the support you need at Bedfordshire from the International Office, Student Information Desk and the staff in your Faculty. Visit www.unibeds.info/isupportim to find out more...
“I like being so close to London so you can enjoy the city life without the costs of living there.” Li Xiang BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
“I am very passionate about law. Its a challenging course but i find it really interesting thanks to the way its being taught in University of Bedfordshire. I have found the newly introduced learning material “Panoto” incredibly useful and the provision of a fully equipped moot court gives me an indispensable experience akin to being in a real life court during internal and external mooting competitions.” Moronke Fadoju, LLB Law
The University of Bedfordshire is a big family. It offers a really warm welcoming environment for overseas students.
There are students here from so many countries – Europe, Asia, America – I have made a lot of friends.
Qianyi Zhao, BA (Hons) Media Production (China)
Tejpreet Dhillon BA (Hons) Marketing
I will always say and I will keep saying it. I love the way Bedfordshire deals with International students. Robert Alwell MSc Public Health
Everything just clicked! My colleagues are amazing, my professors are amazing, and the resources are just brilliant! If you come here you are here to stay. Ashwin Kumar BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Software Engineering
The advice I would give to anyone applying to the University of Bedfordshire is that they have made the best decision of their lives. James Ogege, BEng Electronic Engineering (Nigeria)
The tutors are awesome. If I was lost my tutors were there to help me. Think deep. That’s what my tutors used to say me. Sachu Alex Koshy, BA (Hons) Photography (India)
“I like the teaching team. For them, I got a membership in IET (The institution of Engineering and Technology). With this, I can go to technology events around the UK and online courses regarding my course.” Marco Capriles BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (Brazil)
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GUIDE TO COURSES Accounting & Finance Our accounting and finance courses have an international focus and offer excellent opportunities to gain relevant work experience. Art & Design Draw on the expertise of our staff who are practising artists and designers, and work in our dedicated art and design studios, and multimedia suites. Biological & Biomedical Sciences Studying a science course enables you to work with “world-leading” researchers within our fantastic facilities, which includes state-of-the art laboratories. Business, Management & HRM We work in close collaboration with employers to ensure our courses are in line with their needs and we encourage our students to take a work placement year to build practical skills. Computer Science & Technology With our state-of-the-art computing facilities, expert teaching staff, and regular lectures with guest speakers from industry you can be sure we are providing you with the tools to succeed.
Education & Teaching We offer a range of teaching courses to suit your needs and maintain close links with more than 500 schools, so you can benefit from a highly practical and relevant learning experience.
Nursing & Health Our contemporary health courses are developed with practice placements providers and are delivered in modern, new facilities. PE, Sport & Exercise Science With an exceptional reputation for our sportrelated courses, world-leading academics and first-rate facilities, you will benefit from the very latest developments in this area.
Law Practice in our professional Moot Court, alongside our highly experienced teaching staff, to increase your use of original thinking on legal matters. Marketing Tourism and Hospitality From revolutionary learning methods in cutting-edge facilities to strong links with industry, you’ll be well placed to pursue a career in the competitive global marketplace. Media, Creative & Performing Arts We aim to produce world-class practitioners for the creative industries. To support our courses we offer a wide range of facilities, including an industry standard TV studio, as well as a 280seat professional theatre and dance studios.
Psychology Our undergraduate courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and are delivered in industry-standard specialist facilities. Social Sciences We are accredited by the National Youth Agency and the Health and Care Professions Council to deliver courses which equip you with sought-after employment skills, and meet governmental agenda Communication Skills Your mandatory Communication Skills Unit supports you in adjusting to UK Higher Education culture throughout your first year. You develop practical and academic skills in assignment writing and making presentations.
Art & Design Location
Start Date
Course Webpage
Advertising Design BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAADGIM
Animation BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAANMIM
Art and Design BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAANDIM
Fashion Design BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibedsinfo/BAFDEAAFIM
Fine Art BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAARTIM
Graphic Design BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAGADIM
Illustration BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAILLIM
Interior Architecture BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAINAIM
Interior Design BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAINTIM
Photography and Video Art BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAPVAAAFIM
UoB-L
Sept/March
unibeds.info/MAXADIM
Undergraduate
Postgraduate Art and Design MA Creative Digital Film Production MA
UoB-L
Sept/March
unibeds.info/MACDFAAFIM
Digital Film Technologies and Production MSc
UoB-L
Sept/March
unibeds.info/MSDFTAAFIM
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Accounting & Finance Location
Start Date
Course Webpage
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAANTIM
Undergraduate Accounting BA (Hons)
Sept/Feb
unibeds.info/BSACFAAFIM
Accounting with Management BA (Hons)
UoB-B
Sept
unibeds.info/BAAWMAAFIM
International Finance and Banking BSc (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BSIFBAAFIM
UoB-L
Sept/March
unibeds.info/MSACFAAFIM
Sept
unibeds.info/MSXFBIM
UoB-L
Sept/March
unibeds.info/MSIVFAAFIM
Location
Start Date
Course Webpage
Advertising and Marketing Communications BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAACSAAFIM
Event Management BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAEMTIM
Hospitality and Tourism Management BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAHTMAAFIM
Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)
Postgraduate Accounting and Finance MSc International Finance and Banking MSc Investment and Finance MSc
Marketing, Tourism & Hospitality Undergraduate
International Business BA (Hons)
UoB-B
Sept
unibeds.info/BAINBABFIM
Marketing BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAMARIM
Public Relations BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAPBRIM
Travel and Tourism BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BATATIM
Postgraduate Business and Management MSc
UoB-L
Sept/May
unibeds.info/MSXXMIM
Finance and Business Management MSc
UoB-L
Sept/Nov/March/May
unibeds.info/MSXXFIM
Information Systems and Business Management MSc
UoB-L
Sept/May
unibeds.info/MSXYBIM
International Business and Management MSc
UoB-L
Sept/Nov/May
unibeds.info/MSXXIIM
International Tourism and Hospitality Management MSc
UoB-L
Sept/March
unibeds.info/MSMTHAAFIM
International Tourism Management MSc
UoB-L
Sept/March
unibeds.info/MSITMAAFIM
Marketing and Business Management MSc
UoB-L
Sept/Nov/May
unibeds.info/MSXXRIM
Marketing Communications MSc
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/MSXXCIM
Public Relations MA
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/MAPBRIM
Sport Tourism Management MSc
UoB-L
Sept/March
unibeds.info/MSSTMAAFIM
Tourism and Environmental Management MSc
UoB-L
Sept/March
unibeds.info/xxxx
Tourism and Events Mangement MSc
UoB-L
Sept/March
unibeds.info/MSTEMAAFIM
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Business Management & HRM Location
Start Date
Course Webpage
Business Administration (Top up) BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BABATIM
Business Economics BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BABECAAFIM
Business Management BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BABMAIM
Business Management (Level 1 and 2) BA (Hons)
UoB-B
Feb
unibeds.info/BABFCABFIM
Business Studies (Business Analytics) BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BABANAAFIM
Business Studies (Decision Modelling) BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BABDSAAFIM
Undergraduate
Business Studies (Finance) BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BABFSAAFIM
Business Studies (Human Resources Management) BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAHRMAAFIM
Business Studies (International) BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAINPIM
Business Studies (Marketing) BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAMSBIM
Business Studies (Project Management) BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BABPMAAFIM
Business Studies BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept/Feb
unibeds.info/BASUBIM
Human Resource Management BSc (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BSHRMIM
Business Administration MBA
UoB-L
Sept/Nov/Feb/May
unibeds.info/MBXXDIM
Business Administration (Brand Management) MBA
UoB-L
Sept/May
unibeds.info/MBMRMAAFIM
Postgraduate
Business Administration (Engineering Management) MBA
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/MBENGAAFIM
Business Administration (Finance) MBA
UoB-L
Sept/May
unibeds.info/MBFINAAFIM
Business Administration (Hospital and Health Services Management) MBA
UoB-L
Sept/May
unibeds.info/MBAHMAAFIM
Business Administration (MBA) with Internship
UoB-L
Sept
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Location
Start Date
Course Webpage
Business Administration (Human Resource Management) MBA
UoB-L
Sept/May
unibeds.info/MBHRMAAFIM
Business Administration (Information Technology Management) MBA
UoB-L
Sept/May
unibeds.info/MBAITAAFIM
Business Administration (Marketing) MBA
UoB-L
Sept/May
unibeds.info/MBMARAAFIM
Business Web Analytics and Management MSc
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/MSWABAPFIM
Economics of International Business MSc
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/MSEIBAAFIM
Engineering Business Management MSc
UoB-MK
Sept
unibeds.info/MSEBMADFIM
Human Resource Management PG Dip
UoB-B
Sept
unibeds.info/PDHRMABPIM
Intercultural Communication MA
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/MAXICIM
Postgraduate
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/MAYHRAAFIM
UoB-MK
Sept
unibeds.info/MSLSMADFIM
Project Management MSc
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/MSPRMIM
Project Management PG Dip
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/PDPRMAAFIM
International Human Resource Management MA Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc
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Computer Science & Technology Location
Start Date
Course Webpage
Undergraduate Artificial Intelligence and Robotics BSc (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BSCARIM
Business Information Systems BSc (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BSBISIM
Building Technology (3rd year entry) BSc (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BSBLDIM
Computer Games Development BSc (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BSCGDIM
Computer Networking BSc (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept/Feb
unibeds.info/BSCNTIM
Computer Science BSc (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept/Feb
unibeds.info/BSECSAAFIM
Computer Science and Robotics BSc (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BSCSRIM
Computer Science and Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept/Feb
unibeds.info/BSCSEIM
Computer Security and Forensics BSc (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BSCSFIM
Computer Systems Engineering BEng (Hons)
UoB-MK
Sept
unibeds.info/BECSEADFIM
Computing and Mathematics BSc (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BSCMSIM
Construction Management (3rd year entry) BSc (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept/Feb
unibeds.info/BSCMTIM
Data Science BSc (Hons)
UoB-MK
Sept
unibeds.info/BSDSCADFIM
Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)
UoB-MK
Sept
unibeds.info/BEELEADFIM
Information Systems BSc (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept/Feb
unibeds.info/BSISDIM
Interactive Digital Technologies BSc (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BSIDTAAFIM
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BSCESIM
UoB-MK
Sept
unibeds.info/BETNEADFIM
Applied Computing and Information Technology MSc
UoB-L
Sept/March
unibeds.info/MSXACIM
Business Information Systems MSc
UoB-L
Sept/March
unibeds.info/MSBISIM
Software Engineering BSc (Hons) Telecommunications and Network Engineering BEng (Hons)
Postgraduate
Computer Animation and Games Technology MSc
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/MSXCVIM
Computer Networking MSc
UoB-L
Sept/Nov/March/May
unibeds.info/MSYNTAAFIM
Computer Networking with Internship MSc
UoB-L
Sept/March
Computer Science MSc
UoB-L
Sept/March
unibeds.info/MSYCPAAFIM
UoB-L
Sept/March
unibeds.info/MSXFSIM
Electronic Engineering MSc
UoB-MK
Sept/March
unibeds.info/MSELEADFIM
Embedded Systems Engineering MSc
UoB-MK
Sept/March
unibeds.info/MSESEADFIM
UoB-L
Sept/March
unibeds.info/MSXMSIM
UoB-MK
Sept/March
unibeds.info/MSTLMADFIM
Computer Security and Forensics MSc
Information Management and Security MSc Telecommunications Management MSc
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Education & Teaching Location
Start Date
Course Webpage
Childhood and Youth Studies BA (Hons)
UoB-B
Sept
unibeds.info/BACYSIM
Early Years Education BA (Hons)
UoB-B
Sept
unibeds.info/BAEYEIM
Undergraduate
Education Studies BA (Hons)
UoB-B
Sept
unibeds.info/BAEUDIM
Education Studies and English BA (Hons)
UoB-B
Sept
unibeds.info/BAESEIM
UoB-B
Sept
unibeds.info/MAEINABFIM
Location
Start Date
Course Webpage
English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons)
UoB-B
Sept
unibeds.info/BAELLAAFIM
English Language and TEFL (TEFL) BA (Hons)
UoB-B
Sept
unibeds.info/BATEFAAFIM
Applied Linguistics (TEFL) MA
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/MAXALIM
Applied Linguistics (Testing and Assessment) MA
UoB-L
English Language Teaching Management MA
UoB-L
Sept/March
unibeds.info/MAELTAAFIM
Certificate in English Language Teaching
UoB-L
Sept (part time) or July (full time, intensive)
unibeds.info/CLELTAASIM
Postgraduate Education Studies (International) MA
English Language & Linguistics Undergraduate
Postgraduate
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Law Location
Start Date
Course Webpage
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/LBLLBIM
Undergraduate Law LLB Law LLB (2year intensive)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/LBLICAAFIM
Law LLB
UoB-B
Sept
unibeds.info/LBLLBMUIM
Law LLB (2year intensive)
UoB-B
Sept
unibeds.info/LBLICABFIM
International Business Law LLM
UoB-L
Sept/March
unibeds.info/LMBLIAAFIM
International Commercial and Dispute Resolution Law LLM
UoB-L
Sept/March
unibeds.info/LMCDRAAFIM
Location
Start Date
Course Webpage
Biological Science BSc (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BSBLSIM
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BSBMDIM
Forensic Science BSc (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BSFORIM
Biomedical Engineering MSc
UoB-L
Sept/March
unibeds.info/MSBEFAAFIM
Biotechnology MSc
UoB-L
Sept/March
unibeds.info/MSXBTIM
Environmental Management MSc
UoB-L
Sept/March
unibeds.info/MSENMAAFIM
Pharmacology MSc
UoB-L
Sept/March
unibeds.info/MSPHAAAFIM
Location
Start Date
Course Webpage
Broadcast Journalism BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BABCJAAIM
Broadcast Television and Radio BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BABTRAAFIM
Creative Writing BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BACRWIM
Postgraduate
Biological & Biomedical Science Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Media, Creative & Performing Arts Undergraduate
Creative Writing and Journalism BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BACRJAAFIM
Dance and Professional Practice BA (Hons)
UoB-B
Sept
unibeds.info/BADPPIM
English and Theatre Studies BA (Hons)
UoB-B
Sept
unibeds.info/BAETSIM
English Literature BA (Hons)
UoB-B
Sept
unibeds.info/BALITABFIM
English Studies BA (Hons)
UoB-B
Sept
unibeds.info/BAEGSIM
Journalism BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAJORIM
Journalism and Public Relations BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAJPRIM
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Start Date
Course Webpage
Magazine Journalism BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAMJOIM
Media Performance BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAMPNIM
Media Communications BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAMCMAAFIM
Media and Public Relations BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAMPRAAFIM
Media Production BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAMPNIM
Media Production (Moving Image) BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAMIMAAFIM
Media Production (New Media) BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAMNMAAFIM
Media Production (Radio) BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAMRAAAFIM
Media Production (Scriptwriting) BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAMSCAAFIM
Music Technology BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BAMUSIM
Performing Arts BA (Hons)
UoB-B
Sept
unibeds.info/BAPRTIM
Sport Journalism BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BASPOIM
Undergraduate
Television Production BA (Hons)
UoB-L
Sept
unibeds.info/BATVPIM
Theatre and Professional Practice BA (Hons)
UoB-B
Sept
unibeds.info/BATPPABFIM
Community Dance Leadership MA
UoB-B
Sept
unibeds.info/MACDLABFIM
Dance Performance and Choreography MA
UoB-B
Sept
unibeds.info/MADPCABFIM
Dance Science MSc
UoB-B
Sept
unibeds.info/MSDSCABFIM
Digital Film Technologies and Production MSc
UoB-L
Sept/March
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