Reach your potential

PERSONALISED LEARNING When you first join us, you will receive a one-to-one consultation so our staff can fully understand your personal strengths and tailor the range of University support and opportunities to meet your individual needs. INDUSTRY TALKS At the University of Bedfordshire, many of our courses include regular industry talks and masterclasses from professionals in their fields. The speakers 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. It’s a competitive world out there. That’s why we offer initiatives and activities to help you develop key skills and experiences. FEE-FREE YEAR* Most of our courses offer you the opportunity to undertake a year in industry (Professional Practice Year) and, best of all, it is free! Apply your learning in the workplace after your second year of studies, with the support of our Careers and Employability Service. Enhance your CV, build your industry network and develop a real understanding of what it’s like to work in your chosen field. *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. POTENTIAL REACH YOUR

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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.

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.

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. 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.”

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.