Undergraduate Mini Guide
2023
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You want to discover who you are right now and who you are destined to become. We want you to have a transformational experience as part of our vibrant, diverse academic community.
WHY BEDFORDSHIRE?
You want to nurture your talent and unlock your true potential. We are committed to supportive, challenging teaching that empowers you to go into graduate-level employment in a job you love.
Student support
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More than a degree
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Get into sport
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Students’ Union
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You want your degree to reshape your life. Whatever your dreams, we will support you on the path to success so you can focus on becoming your very best self.
At a glance
You want to make your mark on the world. We have high aspirations for you, too. We think you could change the world. We will be with you on your University journey, every step of the way.
Your journey to Bedfordshire
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Fantastic facilities
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Careers and employability
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Reach your potential
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COURSES 14
Courses 16 Entry requirements
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NEED TO KNOW How to apply
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Fees and finance
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Accommodation 26
Your success is our success.
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YOUR JOURNEY TO BEDFORDSHIRE This section will give you an overview of your application journey but, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at: study@beds.ac.uk
1. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO STUDY?
5. TAKE PART IN OFFER-HOLDER DAYS
Some of you may have a specific subject or course in mind already. Don’t worry if you don’t know exactly what you want to study – you are definitely not alone! Think about the subject areas that you enjoy and where they could take you. Talk to family, friends and your teachers or careers advisers to obtain more information.
At the University of Bedfordshire, we run offer-holder experience days, where you can visit the campus and take part in subject-specific taster sessions. You’ll have the chance to tour the campus, meet some of your classmates and get to know your future tutors.
2. VISIT US AT AN OPEN DAY Open Days are a great way to find out more about a university. You can find the dates for our Open Days at beds.ac.uk/open-days If you can’t make it to an Open Day, we also run regular campus tours and virtual events.
3. APPLY Once you have done your research, visited some universities and had your questions answered, you should be in a position to apply. You can apply for up to five courses through UCAS.
4. ACCEPT YOUR OFFER UCAS allows you to select a Firm (first) and Insurance (second) choice. If you applied to university by the January deadline, you typically need to have accepted your offer by May. For exact dates, visit: ucas.com
6. APPLY FOR ACCOMMODATION Once you have accepted an offer, you can apply for accommodation. For more information about our accommodation, see page 26.
7. RESULTS DAY If you have met the conditions of your Firm choice university, your place will be confirmed via UCAS Track. If the University of Bedfordshire was your Firm choice, we’ll also send you a text on results day, followed by a welcome pack. If you didn’t receive the results you wanted, or have changed your mind since making your original application, do not panic. Our Clearing team will be happy to discuss your options and the different courses we have available.
8. WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE The majority of our courses start in October. We’ll be waiting to welcome you onto campus with a range of events and activities.
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Bedford Campus
Luton Station to London St Pancras approximately 25 minutes
Milton Keynes Campus Luton Campus Aylesbury Campus
Luton Airport
Luton Airport 8 minutes by car from our Luton campus London Reading M25
Great access to M1 and M25 motorways
Canterbury
Southampton Brighton
The University of Bedfordshire is spread across four towns: Luton, Bedford, Aylesbury and Milton Keynes, all with excellent transport links to London and the rest of the UK.
LUTON Luton town is packed full of cultural diversity. It has plenty of bars and restaurants, an 11-screen cinema, bowling lanes, a shopping mall and indoor market, football stadium and other sports facilities as well as a vibrant arts and cultural scene based around the town’s Cultural Quarter.
BEDFORD Bedford is a riverside town with a mixture of lively traditional pubs and restaurants, shops and first-class sports facilities. It is well-placed with its main train station linking to London and Brighton to the south and Leicester, Nottingham and Sheffield to the north.
AYLESBURY Aylesbury town is bursting with culture, international cuisine and clubs. It boasts a cinema, two theatres, indoor karting facilities, galleries and regular music concerts. Aylesbury also benefits from excellent transport links, making it easily accessible.
MILTON KEYNES Milton Keynes is one of the fastest-growing places in the UK and is constantly evolving. As well as being home to many high-tech companies, it offers great shopping facilities, art exhibitions, musicals, canal-side promenades and great sports facilities. beds.ac.uk
FANTASTIC
FACILITIES
At Bedfordshire, we’ve invested in first-class, award-winning social and learning spaces, designed with your bright future in mind.
LUTON We’ve invested in a purpose-built, seven-storey library, which features dedicated silent areas, breakout spaces and pods to facilitate group work, a café, and state-of-theart IT and AV equipment. We also have a specialist Art and Design building called Alexon House, and a purposebuilt Campus Centre that houses all our student services under one roof. Most recently, we have added nursing simulation suites with modern skills labs and medical training mannequins. Our STEM building, built in 2019, is set out over four storeys and houses modern engineering and research laboratories; a modern imaging suite built for using confocal and fluorescence microscopes; a dedicated space for histopathology and mammalian cell culture; and a range of robotic equipment including humanoid robots, robotic arms and wheeled robotic platforms.
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BEDFORD We have a purpose-built, three-storey building, Gateway, featuring high-quality teaching spaces; informal learning spaces; and a new student services centre. There is also a Campus Centre with 280-seat and 80-seat studio theatres; a modern Physical Education and Sports Science Centre; and nursing simulation suites.
MILTON KEYNES This campus houses high-specification teaching rooms with top-quality audio-visual and IT equipment; a specialist electronics and telecommunications laboratory; and a large, general-purpose computer lab. There is also a Student Information Desk (SiD) on campus, where our staff can assist you with any queries you may have.
AYLESBURY Our Aylesbury campus is fully equipped for our nursing and midwifery students. Based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, our students learn in a modern and vibrant environment suited to today’s vocational approach to teaching. For more information about facilities across all of our campuses, visit: unibeds.info/OurCampuses
CAREERS & EMPLOYABILITY
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At the University of Bedfordshire, our Careers and Employability Service will support you on your path to a brilliant career by providing professional, high-quality advice and guidance, throughout your degree and after you graduate.
Based at both our Luton and Bedford campuses, our specialist Employability Advisers can help and guide you to find part-time work alongside your studies, as well as placement-year opportunities and graduate roles through:
MICHELLE EVERITT
• Advice and guidance on how to construct a CV and covering letter that will highlight your skills and attract potential employers
“We provide students and graduates
• Mock-interview sessions that give you an insight into typical interview questions, and how you can structure your answers based upon your knowledge and experience • Access to a wealth of careers information and online resources • Employment-related events, such as on-campus career fairs and competitions
Assistant Director of Student Experience and Head of Careers & Employability with career-enhancing experiences, allowing them to develop the skills, knowledge and experience that graduate employers look for. That’s why we’re proud that 94%* of our graduates are in employment/further study 15 months after graduating.” *HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey (2020)
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REACH YOUR
POTENTIAL It’s a competitive world out there. That’s why we offer initiatives and activities to help you develop key skills and experiences.
PERSONALISED LEARNING
FEE-FREE YEAR*
When you first join us, you will receive a one-to-one consultation so our staff can fully understand your personal strengths and tailor the range of University support and opportunities to meet your individual needs.
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 CV, build your industry network and develop a real understanding of what it’s like to work in your chosen field.
INDUSTRY TALKS At the University of Bedfordshire, many of our courses include regular industry talks and masterclasses from professionals in their fields. The speakers 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, hearing about their experiences and first-hand knowledge of their industries.
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*Please note this excludes Nursing, Social Work and some Education courses. Please check our website for all eligibility criteria: unibeds.info/Placements
VOLUNTEERING The University of Bedfordshire is committed to contributing to our local communities through involving students, staff and external audiences in volunteering initiatives. We offer a range of ways for students to volunteer, from one-off events to regular and long-term commitments. We have opportunities with community organisations as well as on site with the University and Students’ Union.
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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 experience helps make you more employable.
CONNECT WITH EMPLOYERS Our links with numerous organisations – locally, nationally and around the world – provide you with a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience and create your own global network of industry contacts. International businesses such as Nestlé and Volkswagen have given our students real-world company briefs to work on as part of their studies.
I found my placement at Britvic Soft Drinks through the Careers Service within the University. They helped me throughout my entire application and placement experience, from creating a CV and having mock interviews with a careers adviser to helping me make initial contact with my line manager.”
EMBEDDED EMPLOYABILITY We offer you the opportunity to take 12 credit-bearing units based around 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 give you the key skills employers are searching for, helping you to stand out from other graduates.
REPRESENT YOUR UNIVERSITY You could also work for the University as one of our Student Ambassadors, helping at our Open Days; leading campus tours; and assisting at other university events.
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 and approve our degrees include: Association of Certified Chartered Accountants, British Computer Society, British Council, British Psychological Society, Chartered Institute of Marketing, Chartered Management Institute, Social Work England, Institute of Biomedical Science, National Association of Licensed Paralegals, Institution of Engineering and Technology, Association for Nutrition, and the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. 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. beds.ac.uk
STUDENT SUPPORT
We understand that going to university is a big step. That’s why we offer a range of support services to help and guide you throughout your University journey.
STUDENT INFORMATION DESK (SID) If you have a question, you can head to one of our SiD desks, located on every campus. One of our trusted advisers will be able to help you or direct you to someone who can. You can also access a database of FAQs or log and update enquiries through SiD online.
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND MITIGATION (SEAM) Whether personal, academic or health-related, our advisers can provide confidential and impartial advice on any issues you have.
DISABILITY SUPPORT If you have a disability, a long-term medical condition or a specific learning difficulty, our dedicated team can support you during your application and throughout your course.
COUNSELLING SERVICE We provide professional and confidential counselling for students experiencing problems of a personal nature that may be affecting their academic work and life.
MENTAL HEALTH We offer personal support to students experiencing mental health difficulties, as well as support for students returning to study after a period of illness.
COMMUNITY AND FAITH Our community and faith teams welcome students of all faiths and no faiths, and offer confidential support as well as a range of social activities and events.
MORE THAN A DEGREE University is about discovering who you are, trying new experiences and having fun along the way. We offer an inspiring range of activities, clubs and events so you can make the most of your down time.
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Whether you’re passionate about sport, or looking to meet like-minded people, we have a wide range of clubs and societies to choose from, as well as over 40 sports teams competing in the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) leagues. If you have an interest in radio, or presenting and producing your own shows, then why not get involved in the University’s very own radio station, Radio LaB? We also provide you with plenty of opportunities to showcase your talents. If you’re following a creative course, there’s chances to show your work through exhibitions, your degree show and competitions. If you’re not following a creative course, you can still grow a talent or skill in your free time. University is a melting pot of interests and enthusiasms! Discover how you can get more than a degree at Bedfordshire: beds.ac.uk/morethanadegree
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GET INTO
SPORT
Enjoy great facilities, coaching and work experience at Bedfordshire. You’ll also have opportunities to secure sport scholarships and coaching bursaries, and take advantage of our great-value gym memberships.
BRITISH UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES SPORT (BUCS) Students from the University of Bedfordshire can compete in the BUCS leagues. Choose from athletics, badminton, basketball, cheerleading, cricket, dodgeball, football, futsal, handball, hockey, lacrosse, mixed martial arts, plus many more.
ASPIRE GYM MEMBERSHIP We have two purpose-built gyms at our Luton and Bedford campuses, offering a range of flexible and affordable memberships. Each gym features a wide selection of cardiovascular and weights machines along with a free weights area.
GET ACTIVE Get Active aims to get more students and staff involved in sport and physical activity whilst they are at the University. By signing up to a membership with Get Active, you get access to all sessions across a vast timetable spanning our Luton and Bedford campuses. Sessions include badminton, tai chi, yoga, zumba, to name a few. 12
SPORT SCHOLARSHIPS We offer a fantastic range of sport scholarships in performance, coaching and officiating. To find out more visit unibeds.info/Scholarships
COACHING The University of Bedfordshire offers an extensive coach education programme. We actively recruit student coaches to run our recreational sports programmes, and have a network of community and external partners to provide students with excellent coaching opportunities.
Find out more: bedssu.co.uk Contact Beds SU: Telephone: +44 (0)1582 743 221 Email: help@bedssu.co.uk
STUDENT VOICE Beds SU is run by the students of the University of Bedfordshire, who are core to the work Beds SU do. The Union ensures that student views and feedback are represented at all levels, whether that is through the course representative system, speaking to the executive team, taking part in student elections or simply submitting an opinion.
ADVICE AND SUPPORT Beds SU provides all students with access to impartial advice and support on all aspects of university life including finance, housing issues, representation, safety and welfare.
ENTERTAINMENT
STUDENTS’ UNION
Beds SU is here to help every student at the University of Bedfordshire get the most out of their university experience. All students at the University are automatically members of Beds SU, which offers a great range of services and support. From representation and advice to social spaces, clubs and societies, Beds SU aims to empower every student to achieve their full potential as well as provide a great student experience along the way.
The Metro Bar and Kitchen in Luton and The Hub in Bedford offer a range of food and drink alongside a diverse events programme including quizzes, club nights, karaoke and society events.
GET INVOLVED Students can get involved in a whole range of events and activities whilst at University, including joining societies or getting involved in volunteering opportunities. We have a huge range of faith, academic, cultural and recreational societies.
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COURSES AT A
GLANCE
We offer a wide range of courses in the following areas.
ART & DESIGN
EDUCATION & TEACHING
Studying in the School of Art & Creative Industries gives you access to a creative team of practitioners and academics who publish, design and exhibit nationally and internationally, in art and design and the creative industries.
We offer a range of teaching courses and have partnerships with over 500 schools and colleges so you benefit from a highly practical and relevant learning experience.
BUSINESS Our Business School offers a variety of courses covering all aspects of business including: accounting and finance; business; management; human resource management; marketing; tourism; and event management. You benefit from industry talks and have the opportunity to work on live industry briefs.
COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING Study in our purpose-built STEM building, opened in 2019. You benefit from cuttingedge computing facilities; a number of industry accredited courses; expert teaching staff; and regular guest lectures.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE, LITERATURE & COMMUNICATION Our courses help you develop effective communication, critical and analytical skills in a range of professional contexts. You will also have the opportunity to write creatively and build upon your love of language.
LAW The Law department’s facilities are second to none, including the Law Moot Court. You also learn with a highly experienced teaching team who will prepare you for a successful career in Law.
LIFE SCIENCES Benefit from working with research-active staff who have a wealth of experience, enriching your learning and ensuring you graduate ready to enter your chosen industry.
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UCAS TARIFF Most of our courses have standard entry requirements. For more information on tariff points for each of our courses see our website.
MEDIA & CULTURE You will have access to industry-standard facilities in our Media Arts Centre including: our HDTV multi-camera studio; green screen; performance theatre; and creative writing labs.
NURSING, MIDWIFERY & HEALTH Focusing on the acquisition of professional skills, our contemporary health courses are developed with practice-placement providers and delivered in new high-tech simulation suites.
PERFORMING ARTS You will have access to state-of-the-art theatres and be taught by industry professionals. Our courses are geared towards equipping you with the knowledge and experience required to succeed and secure employment.
PSYCHOLOGY Many of our degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society, underpinned by applied research and delivered in industry-standard, specialist facilities.
SOCIAL SCIENCES We are accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to deliver courses which give you sought-after employment skills and meet the Government agenda.
SPORT SCIENCE & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY With a strong reputation for our sport-related courses, experienced academics and dedicated facilities, you will benefit from the latest developments in this area.
UCAS CODE This is the code you should use when applying to the University through UCAS. For some courses, applications should be submitted directly to the University.
FOUNDATION YEAR Whether you’re returning to learning and require additional help and support to up-skill, or you didn’t quite meet the grades to pursue an undergraduate course, our degrees with Foundation Year provide an alternative entry route for you to work towards a degree-level qualification. The tariff for Foundation Year will be lower than our standard courses – please see our website for full details.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE Many of our courses are available with a Professional Practice Year, where you can undertake a year in industry between your second and final year, helping you to gain experience and enhance your employment opportunities.
LOCATION We have various campuses and, over the page, you can identify which courses are run at each campus using the location column.
UoB – L
Luton campus
UoB – B
Bedford campus
UoB – A
Aylesbury campus
UoB – MK
Milton Keynes campus
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COURSES ART & DESIGN
Location
Ucas Code
Professional Practice
Foundation Year
Animation BA (Hons)
UoB - L
W615
W618
W6FY
Art & Design BA (Hons)
UoB - L
W201
W208
W1FY
Fashion Design BA (Hons)
UoB - L
W231
W238
W2FY
Graphic Design BA (Hons)
UoB - L
W211
W218
W4FY
Illustration BA (Hons)
UoB - L
W220
W228
W7FY
Interior Architecture BA (Hons)
UoB - L
K120
K218
K1FY
Interior Design BA (Hons)
UoB - L
K299
K298
K29F
Photography BA (Hons)
UoB - L
W500
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Location
Ucas Code
Professional Practice
Foundation Year
Accounting BA (Hons)
UoB - L
N420
N403
N5FY
Accounting & Finance BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
N391
N393
N4FY
Advertising & Marketing Communications BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
N560
N594
N8FY
Aviation & Airport Management BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
H460
H461
K4FY
Business Administration (top-up) BA (Hons)
UoB - L
N102
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Business Economics BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
NP85
NP86
N1FY
Business Management BSc (Hons)
UoB - B
N200
N201
N2FY
UoB - MK
N203
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-
Business Management with Law BSc (Hons)
UoB - B
N1M1
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N9FY
Business Studies (General Route) BA (Hons)
UoB - L
N100
N101
N16F
Business Studies (International) BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
N120
N220
N14F
Business Studies (Project Management) BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
N107
N108
N15F
Business Studies with Finance BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
N516
N310
N12F
Business Studies with Marketing BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
N515
N511
N517
Course
BUSINESS Course
Business Management (with placement) BSc (Hons)
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BUSINESS Location
Ucas Code
Professional Practice
Foundation Year
Economics & Finance BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
L1N3
L1N4
L1FY
Events Management BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
N820
N830
N08F
Human Resource Management (HRM) BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
N606
N601
N60F
Human Resources Management (HRM) with Law BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
N605
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International Business BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
PP34
N220
N17F
International Finance & Banking BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
N392
N394
N18F
International Tourism Management BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
N845
N843
N83F
International Tourism with Events Management BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
N805
N840
N85F
International Tourism with Hospitality Management BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
N806
N990
N86F
Marketing BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
N500
N502
N19F
Marketing with Aviation & Airport Management BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
N810
N811
N8F1
Marketing with International Tourism Management BSc (Hons
UoB - L
N809
N813
N8F3
Travel, Aviation & Tourism Management BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
N807
N817
N87F
Location
Ucas Code
Professional Practice
Foundation Year
Architectural Technology BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
K510
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-
Artificial Intelligence & Robotics BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
GH76
GH78
I4FY
Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons)
UoB - L
H330
H332
H331
Building Technology FdSc
UoB - L
K211
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-
Business Information Systems BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
GN51
GN58
I2FY
Computer Animation & Visual Effects BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
G401
I0FY
-
Computer Games Development BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
G453
I618
I6FY
Computer Networking BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
G420
G428
I1FY
Computer Science BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
G400
I108
I7FY
Construction Management FdSc
UoB - L
K220
-
-
Construction Management (top-up) BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
K221
-
-
Cybersecurity BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
I190
I192
I19F
Cybersecurity (Apprenticeship) BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
-
-
-
Course
COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING Course
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COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING Location
Ucas Code
Professional Practice
Foundation Year
Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)
UoB - L
H610
H618
H6FY
Information Technology BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
I200
I201
I30F
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
UoB - L
H300
H302
H301
Product Design BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
W240
W241
-
Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
G600
I338
I12F
Quantity Surveying and Value Engineering BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
K240
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-
Location
Ucas Code
Professional Practice
Foundation Year
Applied Early Years Studies (top-up) BA (Hons)
UoB - B
HF32
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-
Applied Education Practice BA (Hons)
UoB-B
-
-
-
Applied Education Studies BA (Hons)
Course
EDUCATION & TEACHING Course
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-
-
-
Applied Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (top-up) BA (Hons)
UoB - B
X361
-
-
Early Childhood Education (Graduate Practitioner) BA (Hons)
UoB - B
X311
-
-
Early Years Education BA (Hons)*
UoB - B
X316
-
-
Early Years Studies (with Early Years Educator) FdA
UoB-B
G2W5
-
-
UoB - B, UoB - MK
G2W4
-
-
Education BA (Hons)
UoB - B
-
-
-
Educational Practice FD
UoB - B
-
-
-
Education Studies & English BA (Hons)
UoB - B
XQ33
XQ38
X2FY
Education with Psychology BA (Hons)
UoB - B
X312
X313
X8FY
Education & Sociology BA (Hons)
UoB - B
X317
-
-
English (Secondary) (with QTS) BA (Hons)*
UoB - B
X140
-
-
Physical Education (Secondary) (with QTS) BA (Hons)
UoB - B
X1C6
-
-
Primary Education (with QTS) BA (Hons)
UoB - B
X120
-
-
Special Educational Needs and Disability BA (Hons)
UoB - B
X420
-
-
Early Years Studies FdA
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*Subject to approval or revalidation
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE, LITERATURE & COMMUNICATION Location
Ucas Code
Professional Practice
Foundation Year
English BA (Hons)*
UoB - B
Q355
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-
English Language & Linguistics BA (Hons)
UoB - B
Q140
Q148
Q3FY
English Literature BA (Hons)
UoB - B
Q320
Q328
Q5FY
General English Language Courses - Evening and Summer Courses
UoB - L
CU
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-
General English Language Courses - Pre-sessional (full-time)
UoB - L
CU
-
-
Location
Ucas Code
Professional Practice
Foundation Year
Law LLB (Hons)
UoB - L, UoB - B
M100
-
M2FY
Law with Criminology LLB (Hons)
UoB - L
M1L6
-
M1FY
Law with Financial Management LLB (Hons)
UoB - L
M1N3
-
-
Law with Psychology LLB (Hons)
UoB - L
M1C8
-
M3FY
Location
Ucas Code
Professional Practice
Foundation Year
Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
C700
C708
C7FY
Biological Science BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
C100
C108
C1FY
Biology with Psychology BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
C555
C556
C55F
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
BC99
-
-
Environmental Health Science BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
B910
B911
B91F
Food and Nutrition Science BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
D610
-
D611
Forensic Science BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
F410
F418
F4FY
Forensic Science & Criminology BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
F420
F421
F42F
Pharmaceutical & Chemical Sciences BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
B293
B294
B3FY
Pharmacology & Health Science BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
B290
B291
B2FY
Course
LAW Course
LIFE SCIENCES Course
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MEDIA & CULTURE Location
Ucas Code
Professional Practice
Foundation Year
Creative Writing BA (Hons)
UoB - L
W800
W308
W9FY
Creative Writing & Journalism BA (Hons)
UoB - L
WP85
WP88
W8FY
Film Production BA (Hons)
UoB - L
W313
-
W15F
Film & Television Production BA (Hons)
UoB - L
P313
-
W16F
Journalism BA (Hons)
UoB - L
P500
P518
P8FY
Media Communications BA (Hons)
UoB - L
P300
P328
P11F
Media, Marketing & Public Relations BA (Hons)
UoB - L
P3P2
P388
P15F
Media Production BA (Hons)
UoB - L
P310
P398
P14F
Radio & Audio BA (Hons)
UoB - L
P319
P320
-
Sport Journalism BA (Hons)
UoB - L
P590
PC18
C08F
Sports TV & Radio BA (Hons)
UoB - L
P321
P324
-
Television Production BA (Hons)*
UoB - L
W610
H668
P19F
Writing for Media BA (Hons)*
UoB - L
P322
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-
Location
Ucas Code
Professional Practice
Foundation Year
UoB - L, UoB - B, UoB - A
B740
-
-
Children & Young People's Nursing BSc (Hons)
UoB - B
B730
-
-
Continued Professional Development
UoB - L, UoB - A
CU
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-
Healthcare Practice FdSc
UoB - L
CU
-
-
Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons)
UoB - L, UoB - A
B760
-
-
Midwifery: Registered Midwife BSc (Hons)*
UoB - L
B711
-
-
Midwifery: Registered Midwife (2nd Registration) Bsc (Hons)*
UoB - L
B721
-
-
Nursing Associate FdSc
UoB - L, UoB - B, UoB - A
CU
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-
Nursing Associate Practitioner FdSc
UoB - L, UoB - B, UoB - A
B790
-
-
Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
B930
-
-
Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
B701
-
-
Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)
UoB - B
7V3R
-
-
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
B160
-
-
Course
NURSING, MIDWIFERY & HEALTH Course Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)
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PERFORMING ARTS Location
Ucas Code
Professional Practice
Foundation Year
Acting BA (Hons)
UoB - B
W411
W413
W412
Dance & Professional Practice BA (Hons)
UoB - B
W590
W599
W5FY
Media Make-up & Character Design FdA
UoB - L
W752
-
-
Media Performance for Film TV & Theatre BA (Hons)
UoB - L
W430
W478
W17F
Performing Arts BA (Hons)
UoB - B
W403
W488
W12F
Location
Ucas Code
Professional Practice
Foundation Year
Psychology BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
C800
C808
C11F
Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)
UoB - L
CL83
CL88
C10F
UoB - MK
CL84
-
-
UoB - L
CB89
CB88
C9FY
Location
Ucas Code
Professional Practice
Foundation Year
Child & Youth Studies BA (Hons)
UoB - L
L550
L558
L5FY
Criminology BA (Hons)
UoB - L
M931
M938
L4FY
Criminology & Sociology BA (Hons)
UoB - L
ML23
ML28
L3FY
Health & Social Care BA (Hons)
UoB - L, UoB - B
L590
L598
L2FY
Professional Policing BA (Hons)
UoB - L
L720
-
-
Social Sciences BA (Hons)
UoB - L
L310
LL31
L9FY
Social Work BA (Hons)
UoB - L
L501
-
-
Course
PSYCHOLOGY Course
Psychology & Criminal Behaviour (top-up) BA (Hons) Psychology, Counselling & Therapies BSc (Hons)
SOCIAL SCIENCES Course
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SPORT SCIENCE & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Location
Ucas Code
Professional Practice
Foundation Year
Applied Personal Training & Specialist Exercise Instruction (top-up) BSc (Hons)
UoB - B
C603
-
-
Applied Sport & Physical Education (top-up) BSc (Hons)
UoB - B
C609
-
-
Applied Sport Science & Coaching (top-up) BSc (Hons)
UoB - B
C610
-
-
Clinical Exercise Therapy BSc (Hons)
UoB - B
C616
C618
C617
Football Business BA (Hons)
UoB - B
C660
C661
C66F
Football Coaching BA (Hons)
UoB - B
C670
C671
C67F
Football Studies BA (Hons)
UoB - B
NXF1
NXF2
C6FY
Health, Nutrition & Exercise BSc (Hons)
UoB - B
BC46
BC47
CCFY
International Sport Development
UoB - B
C635
C637
C636
Sports Coaching and Development BA (Hons)*
UoB - B
C596
C597
C59Y
Sport Science and Coaching BSc (Hons)
UoB - B
CX61
CX62
C13F
Sport & Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
UoB - B
C600
C605
C07F
Sport & Physical Education BA (Hons)
UoB - B
C601
C606
C12F
Sport & Physical Education BSc (Hons)
UoB - B
C607
C608
C09F
Sport Science & Personal Training BSc (Hons)
UoB - B
C613
C614
C0FY
Sport Therapy & Rehabilitation BSc (Hons)
UoB - B
C630
-
-
Strength & Conditioning BSc (Hons)
UoB - B
4J56
C602
H1FY
Course
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 23
Each course has its own entry requirements; for details, visit our website. Please note that we treat every applicant as an individual and will consider a wide range of qualifications for entry, and not just those on the UCAS tariff.
We are an inclusive University that takes pride in enabling you, whatever your circumstances, to pursue new possibilities, and achieve your career goals.
YOUR GUIDE TO QUALIFICATIONS GCE & VCE AS Level
GCE & VCE A Level
Tariff
BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma
168
D*D*D*
160
D*D*D
152
D*DD
144
DDD
128
DDM
112
DMM
104 MMP
DM
64
MPP
MM
48
B
40
C
32
A B
DD
80
A
D* PPP
MP
D
PP
M
28
D*
24
D
20 E
16
C
12
D
10 8
E
BTEC (QCF) Certificate
D*D MMM
56
BTEC (QCF) Subsidiary Diploma
D*D*
96
A*
D
BTEC (QCF) Diploma
P
M
P
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HOW TO APPLY
APPLYING ONLINE
INDEPENDENT APPLICANTS
For all full-time higher education courses at universities and colleges in the UK starting in September or October, you must apply online at: ucas.com
Applicants who are not at a school or college in the UK can apply online independently through UCAS. When applying as an independent applicant, make sure you consider the UCAS application deadlines listed on the UCAS website. For more information visit: ucas.com. If you are an independent applicant, living in the UK, UCAS offers help and advice for those returning to study.
There are two types of applicants: students at a school or college registered with UCAS, and independent applicants.
SCHOOL AND COLLEGE APPLICANTS All UK schools and colleges (plus a small number of overseas establishments) are registered with UCAS, which manages student applications. • If you are a student at a school or college, you will need to fill in an online application and submit it to your teacher or careers adviser, who can offer advice about the form and your choices • After checking your details and adding the academic reference, your school or college will submit the application online to UCAS • Payment to UCAS must be made online by credit or debit card – your school or college will advise you on how and when to do this
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Do bear in mind that you are responsible for paying the correct fee, nominating a suitable referee and submitting the application online to UCAS. When you have provided the contact details of a referee, UCAS will send a request via email asking them to complete and submit a reference through the UCAS website. Your application will not be sent to your chosen institutions until the reference is received by UCAS, so ensure you leave enough time before the application deadlines for your referee to complete and return the form. Applications without a reference or with a reference provided by the applicant may not be considered. For more information on how to apply, visit: beds.ac.uk/apply
FEES AND FINANCE
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We understand that the cost of going to university is a key consideration for many of you. That’s why we offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to support you throughout your studies.
TUITION FEES The fee for full-time, undergraduate courses in 2022 is £9,250 per academic year. Fees for the 2023 academic year will be published on our website as soon as they are available.
GOVERNMENT FUNDING You can apply for both a tuition fee loan and a student maintenance loan to support you throughout your studies. We recommend applying for student finance as soon as you have selected your first-choice university with UCAS to ensure that you receive your financial support at the start of term.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES We also offer various scholarships and bursaries including our University Bursary, Merit Scholarship, Sports Scholarships and Care Leavers Bursary. For more information about all our scholarships and bursaries, as well as eligibility criteria, please visit our website: beds.ac.uk/scholarships
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ACCOMMODATION
University isn’t just about studying – it’s also about lifestyle so deciding where to live is important. We guarantee accommodation to all new, first-year students, providing you with a safe, secure and friendly home away from home.
Our accommodation offers you more than just a room and our friendly accommodation teams are on hand to assist you in many ways, from greeting you and making you feel welcome to planning social events and activities throughout the year. There is always something to do and plenty of ways to meet new people whilst living in halls. There is a wide range of accommodation on offer here at the University, all on or close to our Bedford and Luton campuses. Both of the towns’ thriving social scenes and local amenities are on your doorstep, with local and national transport links nearby. We have more than 1,400 rooms, including en-suite rooms, with the majority of study rooms grouped into either three-, four- or five-bedroom flats. To find out more, visit: beds.ac.uk/accommodation
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CONDITIONS & REGULATIONS
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The information about courses provided in this prospectus is intended to give potential applicants an overview of the programmes that the University intends to make available in the next academic year. Every effort is made to ensure that the information in the prospectus is accurate. However, it may become necessary for the University to make changes, for example to programme content, course delivery and fees, due to legitimate staffing, financial, regulatory and academic reasons including (but not limited to) industrial action; lack of demand; departure of key personnel; change in government policy; withdrawal or reduction of funding; the requirements of the quality code of the quality assurance agency; or a change of law. The University will endeavour at all times to keep such changes to a minimum and to keep students informed appropriately. If a course is not provided in whole or in part, the University will take such steps as are available to it to minimise the effect of any alteration or withdrawal. Such steps may include alterations to delivery of teaching or assessment; the offer of a place on an alternative course; or the offer to transfer to another course at the University or elsewhere. You will be entitled to decline to accept the changes to the programme and withdraw but not to receive a refund for those parts of the programme that you have completed whether or not you have passed any assessment. If there are any physical restrictions as to access then, depending on a student’s disability, reasonable adjustments will be made. Published by: The University of Bedfordshire Deputy Director of Marketing, Admissions, Recruitment & Communications: Beverley Hoare Marketing Manager: Angela Patrikios Marketing Officer: Eric Sithole Design and Art Direction: Bonfire Ltd bonfireci.com Creative Triangle Ltd creativetriangle.co.uk Photography: Roy Mehta www.roymehta.com Scene Photography www.scenephotography.co.uk Copywriter: Erika Harvey Print: Orchard Press Cheltenham Ltd Thank you to all the staff and students who helped in the production of this prospectus.
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