UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2019 WELCOME I’M Delighted You Are Considering Studying at the University of Bedfordshire
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B22 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2019 WELCOME I’m delighted you are considering studying at the University of Bedfordshire. Our teaching staff are dedicated to building a strong partnership with students, encouraging creativity and bringing talent to light. We are proud to hold a Silver in the national Teaching Excellence Framework, evidence of our commitment to our students’ learning. Working closely with professionals, experts and leaders in their field, our students are supported to find their passion and achieve their ambitions. In the last five years we have invested £180 million in creating state-of-the-art learning facilities where our students can thrive. University of Bedfordshire students graduate as professionals. We embed employability and entrepreneurship into our curriculum, through practice-based learning, links with industry, work experience and volunteering opportunities, so you will be at an advantage when you graduate. The Bedfordshire experience is more than a degree. It is a journey towards becoming an independent, entrepreneurial global citizen, fully prepared to meet your future with confidence. Bill Rammell Vice Chancellor 3 Whatever your career aspirations, we can help and guide you on your journey to your future career through: internships; growing your industry network; field trips; industry speakers; masterclasses; or enriching your global outlook with our Go Global programme. AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE YOU GET MORE THAN A GREAT DEGREE You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge, enabling you to graduate as a professional. Our prospectus is full of information to help you make an informed choice about your future, as we understand what an important decision choosing the right university can be. If you require any specific information, you can call us on: 0300 3300 073. facebook.com/unibeds twitter.com/uniofbeds youtube.com/uobvideos snapchat: uniofbeds Chat live at: www.beds.ac.uk 4 facebook.com/unibeds twitter.com/uniofbeds youtube.com/uobvideos snapchat: uniofbeds Why Bedfordshire? Why Bedfordshire is best for you 6 Connected locations 8 The Beds experience 9 Connect with high calibre teaching 10 Professional links 11 Fantastic modern facilities 12 Reach your professional potential 14 Your student experience Get more than a degree 16 Get into sport 18 Students’ Union 19 Support 20 International students 22 Accommodation 24 Need to know How to apply 186 Entry requirements 188 Choosing the right degree for you 190 Part-time & mature students 191 Foundation degrees 192 Finance UK/EU 194 International 196 Graduation & postgraduate study 198 Directions 199 Campus maps 200 A-Z course index 202 PROFESSIONAL LINKS 5 11 FINDING SUPPORT A COURSE We offer a wide range of courses, 20 from foundation degrees to undergraduate Honours degrees. See page 25 for how to choose your perfect course. Choosing your perfect course 25 Art & Design 26 HOW TO Business School 38 APPLY Accounting, Finance & Economics 40 Business, Management & HRM 44 186 Marketing, Tourism & Event Management 57 Computer Science & Technology 68 Education & Teaching 90 English Language & Communication 100 Law 108 Life Sciences 114 CHOOSING THE Media & Culture 122 RIGHT DEGREE Nursing, Midwifery & Health 138 Performing Arts 148 190 Psychology 154 Social Sciences 162 Sport Science & Physical Activity 172 Chat live at: www.beds.ac.uk 6 WHY BEDFORDSHIRE IS BEST FOR YOU Join our world-class, award-winning university and be part of our growing success. *The University of Bedfordshire is ranked 67th out of 130 UK universities. Out of the 130 universities in the UK, 93 are eligible for inclusion in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. INTERNATIONALLY TEF SILVER AWARD 7 ACCLAIMED We offer you some of the best teaching in the UK, as recognised Study with us and give yourself in 2017 when we achieved the advantage of a degree from Silver in the Teaching Excellence a university that is globally Framework (TEF). It means our recognised. For the past two high quality teaching consistently years we have earned a place in exceeds the quality threshold for the Times Higher Education (THE) UK higher education. annual World University rankings, 67 out of 130 UK universities.* RANKED 16TH HIGH GRADUATE FOR VALUE ADDED EMPLOYMENT We have been ranked 16th in the UK We will provide you with an for ‘Value Added’ by the Guardian extensive range of opportunities – a ranking which relates to the to acquire skills for the world of probability of a student achieving work – in fact in 2016, 92% of a 1st or 2:1 at Bedfordshire. Bedfordshire graduates were We will provide you with a truly in work and/or further study transformational experience and within six months of graduating support you to reach your full (Destination of Leavers from potential, whatever your background. Higher Education 2016). BEDFORDSHIRE JUMPING UP THE SCORES HIGHLY LEAGUE TABLES IN NATIONAL Join us and be part of our growing success! Bedfordshire has recently STUDENT SURVEY risen up the ranks in two prominent Our students have ranked us university tables – up 15 places 12th in the UK for most improved in the Guardian University Guide learning resources and 18th for most 2018 and 11 places in the Complete improved academic support in the University Guide 2018. National Student Survey 2017. Chat live at: www.beds.ac.uk 8 Our main campuses in Luton and Bedford have buzzing town centres and provide a great student lifestyle. What’s more, the cost of living is considerably cheaper than London, whilst only being a short train journey away. CONNECTED LOCATIONS 2. LUTON 3. BEDFORD 4. MILTON KEYNES Luton is Bedfordshire’s largest town Bedford is an idyllic, riverside town with Milton Keynes is a modern, bustling and is packed full of cultural diversity. a lively mix of traditional town pubs, bars ‘new city’ that has the largest growing A short walk from campus brings you and restaurants, modern nightclubs, shops ‘after 6’ culture outside of London. From to many high-street stores and cool bars, and heritage in addition to first-class sports art exhibitions, musicals and canal-side and if culture is more your style, Luton facilities. Bedford is in an excellent position, promenades to skiing, wall-climbing has everything from a cinema complex surrounded east and west by the historic and outdoor events, Milton Keynes has to carnivals to entertain you. cities of Oxford and Cambridge, and is just something for everyone. Catch a glimpse of what’s on offer: 40 minutes from central London by train. Discover what’s waiting for you: unibeds.info/2019location_luton Take a sneak preview: unibeds.info/2019location_mk unibeds.info/2019location_bedford 9 4 3 THE BEDS EXPERIENCE 5 2 1 SEE FOR YOURSELF Experience university life for yourself at one of our Open Days, or through our friendly advice services for schools and colleges. Campus tours Nursing open days Unable to make it to an Open To find out more about the Nursing Day? Book yourself on one of our Open Days we host year-round at our regular midweek campus tours held dedicated centres visit: throughout the year at Luton, Bedford unibeds.info/2019nursing_events and Milton Keynes: 1. LONDON ON OUR DOORSTEP unibeds.info/2019campus_tours International fairs Living abroad and unable to make The lower cost of living in Bedfordshire Tours include: it to Bedfordshire? We have local means you can treat yourself to the best n Student accommodation representatives in many countries that of what the capital has to offer including (excluding Milton Keynes) can assist you with your application world-class attractions, entertainment, n and give you details about the facilities festivals, museums and more. Social spaces and the Students’ Union available at the University. unibeds.info/2019_locations n IT facilities unibeds.info/2019international n Student support services We have seven specialist teams working n Library to support enquirers and applicants from different countries. Find out how UCAS fairs to get in touch with the right team Meet our student advisers face-to-face for you at unibeds.info/2019country at UCAS higher education fairs, hosted We can talk by email or phone. You between March and July every year. can also talk to us via the online chat These are ideal for discussing any facility at: unibeds.info/2019livechat questions or concerns you might have about going to university, and provides You can find us on Facebook: an opportunity to find out more about Visit: unibeds.info/2019intfacebook our courses. or follow us on Twitter: @uobint See our fairs calendar: Register for an open day: unibeds.info/2019UCAS unibeds.info/2019open or follow: @uniofbeds on Twitter 5. AYLESBURY Our Buckinghamshire campus is based in the medieval county town of Aylesbury, bursting with culture, international cuisine and cool clubs. Register today, see flap on front cover for details You can also reach the capital directly from Aylesbury in just one hour. Find out more: #BedsOpenDay unibeds.info/2019location_aylesbury Chat live at: www.beds.ac.uk 10 facebook.com/unibeds CONNECT WITH twitter.com/uniofbeds youtube.com/uobvideos snapchat: uniofbeds HIGH CALIBRE TEACHING Our research informed teaching is led by high calibre lecturers, who are experts in getting the best out of you. Our lecturers will not only inspire you and Excellence Framework (REF) classified pass on their expertise in engaging and almost half of the University’s research as interactive ways, but they will also provide world-leading or internationally excellent – a creative, open environment for debate the highest ratings possible. You will be and discussion. taught by some of the leading academics But don’t just take our word for it – the in their field, skilled at developing Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) your critical thinking, analysis and panel in 2017 gave us a Silver award for communication skills. Expect high impact our personalised learning, strong academic lectures, tutorials and one-to-one personal support and exceptional, modern learning tutor meetings plus, unique, enhanced environments.