POTENTIAL REACH YOUR

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 five 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.

Jade Catchpole

FdSc and BSc (Top

up)

Construction Management

“

The construction company JJ Rhatigan approached the University looking for some students and I was put forward by my lecturer. I came on a summer placement for two months and, at the end of it, they offered me a job on one of their other projects. At the moment, I’m an assistant site manager on this project. I hope to become a site manager in the future.”

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, Health and Care Professions Council, 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.

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)

The Student Engagement team provides advice and support to students on issues that might be affecting attendance, ability to submit work and course progress. The Mitigation team support students and review applications when students apply for extensions and reassessments.

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. beds.ac.uk/student-support