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CONTENTS WELCOME Why study at the University Thank you for considering the of Bedfordshire? 4 University of Bedfordshire – one of Connected locations 6 the top universities in the UK for Employability 8 improving the experience and career Teaching & research 10 prospects of our students. More than a degree 12 We are a truly international institution with students from over 120 countries around the world. As a part of this International student support 16 diverse community, you will receive excellent quality teaching while discovering new cultures and making Fantastic modern facilities 20 important connections that can last a lifetime. Accommodation 22 Here at Bedfordshire we strongly believe that University is about so much more than just a degree and therefore Our faculties 24 we offer numerous opportunities for you to grow, develop your interests and gain valuable experiences outside a Entry & English language requirements 28 classroom. Fees & scholarships 29 Employability and entrepreneurship are very high on our priority list and we work hard to ensure we have them How to apply 30 embedded in our curriculum and everything else we do, to complement your learning. We are committed to helping Guide to courses 32 you graduate as a professional.
GRADUATE AS A PROFESSIONAL Professor Ashraf Jawaid OBE Deputy Vice Chancellor (International Relations)
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Studying for a degree is a major and More than a degree life changing investment in your future. Wherever you want to go in life, whatever We strongly believe that there is more to career aspirations you have, we are a university than simply gaining a degree. great place to start. Here are some of the That is why we are committed to providing reasons why: you with the best possible all-round experience, and numerous opportunities to Brilliant location grow personally and professionally. Here, you will make connections for life. Coming to study at Bedfordshire means that Read more on page: 12 you can enjoy living close to London and all it has to offer without the capital costs. The International student support towns where our campuses are located are also close to the main international airports, making it easy and convenient to travel. You can access fast, friendly support from anywhere, 24/7 for advice on every aspect of Read more on page: 6 your academic and student life. Great employability prospects Read more on page: 16 Modern facilities We are a leading university for improving the WHY STUDY AT THE career prospects of our students – 90% of our graduates are in work/further study within six We continue to invest in new facilities, months of completing their studies. creating one of the most modern and well- UNIVERSITY OF (DLHE, 2015). equipped universities in the UK. We have undergone a major £180m redevelopment Read more on page: 8 programme across all of our campuses BEDFORDSHIRE? to create innovative, high-quality facilities Excellent teaching & research to aid your learning and create a vibrant environment for group work and quiet study. Our research informed teaching is led by Internationally renowned league table, The Times NEW Read more on page: 20 ENTRANT high calibre lecturers who are experts in Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, getting the best out of you. They identify Generous scholarships has placed the University of Bedfordshire in the 601 and nurture talent not only by passing on JOIN OUR their knowledge and expertise in engaging to 800 category of best universities in the world, and interactive ways, but by coaching and We offer competitive tuition fees as well as as well as ranking the University as 64 out of 130* 'WORLD-CLASS' providing a creative environment for expert generous scholarships and bursaries to make financing your studies a little easier. universities in the United Kingdom (2016/17). UNIVERSITY debate and discussion. We have 10 research institutes which are not Read more on page: 29 *The Times Higher Education World University league table ranked only changing the world for the better, but are the University of Bedfordshire as 64 out of the 91 UK universities. Bedfordshire enters the also are also winning awards for their impact on However there are 130 universities in the UK which are eligible to be Times Higher Education today’s society. The REF (Research Excellence included in the league table which places Bedfordshire as 64 out of World University Ranking Framework) recognised our research success 130 for UK universities. League Table 2016 in both quality and quantity (2014). Read more on page: 10
COMPETITIVE GREAT EXCELLENT INTERNATIONAL FEES &
BRILLIANT EMPLOYMENT TEACHING & MORE THAN STUDENT MODERN GENEROUS facebook.com/unibedsinternational twitter.com/uobintl LOCATION PROSPECTS RESEARCH A DEGREE SUPPORT FACILITIES SCHOLARSHIPS youtube.com/uobvideos Read more on page: 6 Read more on page: 8 Read more on page: 10 Read more on page: 12 Read more on page: 16 Read more on page: 20 Read more on page: 29 WeChat ID: Beds-China
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Luton
Bedford and Milton Keynes
Coming to study at the University of Bedfordshire means you can enjoy CONNECTED living close to London and all it has to offer without LOCATIONS paying the capital’s costs. With excellent Luton Bedford Milton Keynes transport links to London and the rest of the UK, Luton Bedford Milton Keynes London on our doorstep the towns where our Bedford is an idyllic, riverside town that Milton Keynes is a modern, bustling ‘new Luton is the largest town in Bedfordshire offers a mix of a traditional heritage and city’, fusing urban appeal and old country The UK’s most exciting city is only 30 minutes by train from Luton, and 40 minutes campuses are located and is packed full of cultural diversity. A modern buzz. Bedford is excellently charm. From art exhibitions, musicals and from Bedford and Milton Keynes. The lower cost of living in Bedfordshire means short walk from the campus brings you positioned – it is surrounded east and canal-side promenades to skiing, wall- you can treat yourself to the best of what the capital has to offer including world- offer the perfect blend of to many shops, cafes, cinema and a train west by the historic cities of Oxford and climbing, outdoor events, and one of the class attractions, entertainment, festivals, museums and more. station. Luton is also home to London culture, entertainment and Cambridge, and is just 40 minutes from largest shopping centres in Europe, MK Find out more: unibeds.info/greatlocation Luton airport, which offers inexpensive central London by train. has something for everyone. charming surroundings. flights to many European destinations. Watch our video to find out more: Watch our video to find out more: Watch our video to find out more: unibeds.info/ourlocationbedford unibeds.info/ourlocationmk unibeds.info/ourlocationluton
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Here at Bedfordshire we offer you many opportunities to grow as a professional. You can choose from many initiatives and programmes to complement your studies and gain the additional skills and all-important experience needed to achieve your career ambitions.
“My internship helped me develop my employability including communication EMPLOYABILITY Think like an entrepreneur treating musculoskeletal injuries, as well Professional bodies as providing sports massages. In addition, skills, which is Law students are able to work within our accreditation We understand how competitive today’s Embedded in our curriculum Bedfordshire Student Law Clinic alongside academics, qualified job marketplace is; organisations are essential in so lawyers and local advisers, on live cases to Many of our courses are accredited by Internship Scheme increasingly searching for employees We are a leading university for personal enhance your experience of legal practice. professional bodies such as: Association of many types of jobs. not only with the right degree but also Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), development, and improving the career The University’s Student Internship with an entrepreneurial attitude. Here at prospects of our students (NSS 2015/16). Career & recruitment service The Chartered Institute of IT, British The University’s Scheme is a paid work placement scheme Bedfordshire, we are experts at developing Council, British Psychological Society, We like to think this is because we make designed to enable you to develop your this and embedding the entrepreneur ethos sure we integrate the latest developments Chartered Management Institute, General Internship Scheme is skills, enhance your CV and gain real- into everything that we do. The University’s Careers Service aims to in your subject area with current Social Care Council, National Association of life industry experience. Undertaking unlock your potential and enable you to professional, industry and commercial Licensed Paralegals and the National Youth an excellent starting this internship during your studies is a discover, plan and manage your career practices to make sure you have the Gain real industry insight Agency, the Institution of Engineering and great way to network and build essential during your studies and after you graduate. knowledge and skills wanted by employers. Technology. Professional accreditation point for students contacts in the business world. This award-winning service offers specialist Gaining practical experience is key when ensures you gain a valued and recognised employability advice, access to a wealth of Find out more: unibeds.info/bedsinternscheme thinking of life beyond university. Here at qualification and offers the employers to get involved in Network with your industry career information and online resources, Bedfordshire we offer many opportunities instant recognition of quality. coaching on CV writing and interview the field they are Industry standard facilities to put your new skills to the test. Media skills and help securing part-time work, We offer a wide range of industry visits, students can replicate what happens in internships and volunteering opportunities. interested in.” guest lectures, workshops and high-profile industry through Media Junction, which masterclasses with industry insiders to We invest in industry-standard facilities across different faculties to ensure provides opportunities to specialise in short Find out more: unibeds.info/beds-careers Safiya Shalo – BA (Hons) provide you with those valuable networks promotional films. Our students are paid and business connections. Previous that what you learn at the University Travel & Tourism corresponds to how things are done in to set up, shoot and edit real projects for EmployAble masterclasses have included Gemma real clients, and build up an impressive Hunt, CBBC Presenter (and fellow the real world of work so that you can put your theory into practice from day one. portfolios of work. Similarly, Art and Our unique EmployAble programme will Bedfordshire Alumni), Alastair Thrush, Design students can join the Guildford Lead Academy Physiotherapist at Arsenal Depending on the course you choose to ensure you get a head start in your career by study, you will have the opportunity to Street Press, and take on the roles of providing you with a vast array of activities Football Club, and Maurizio Grande, Brand designers, illustrators, writers, editors, Communications Manager at Lamborghini. access our specialist, industry-standard to develop your skills and experiences facebook.com/unibedsinternational facilities: Business School pods, Reuters and publishers for real clients. But it’s not such as: part-time paid work, employer And over at the Milton Keynes campus, our just our creative courses that benefit. Our twitter.com/uobintl students have been able to make the most room, Moot Court, science labs, computer events, CV support, careers guidance, mock youtube.com/uobvideos Sports Therapy students can run our free of masterclasses with Home Retail Group labs, crime scene room, BBC standard TV interviews, internships and more. WeChat ID: Beds-China Sports Therapy Clinic, enabling you to gain who discussed Cyber Security. studios, primary school block or hospital Find out more: unibeds.info/beds-employable simulation labs. hands-on experience in assessing and
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TEACHING & RESEARCH Teaching We are committed to applicable research We aim to make your learning that has genuine impact on the world around us – diabetes, organ donation, Expect the experts experience at Bedfordshire a life- substance misuse, cyber stalking, child changing one; from guest speakers Out tutors will help you develop not only sexual exploitation, high performance the subject knowledge but also the critical computer and language testing and events and masterclasses, to thinking, analysis and communication skills robotics technology amongst many other you need to succeed in your academic significant topics. industry visits and internships, we journey and beyond. The teaching you Our research is influencing ensure our courses have a strong will receive at Bedfordshire comes We have received a number of grants UK and European agendas in many forms. You can expect high and contracts for high-profile research focus on enriching your knowledge impact lectures, tutorials, one-to-one projects, and the research-led culture of personal tutor meetings and professional Our research has direct and skills set and preparing you for our University means that you will have workshops. Through this unique teaching the opportunity to learn from and work social, economic and a successful career. experience you will gain more confidence, alongside our experts who are ignite your internal entrepreneur and investigating issues on a local, national cultural impact benefit from the free exchange of ideas and international level. with experts and fellow students. Our Research Institutes Our research informs all Teaching success teaching and learning The quality of our teaching is independently • BMRI Business and Management assessed and audited. We have received Research Institute some very impressive results over the years – we were awarded top marks in our most • CRELLA Centre for Research in English “Our lecturers recent Quality Assurance Agency audit, Language Learning and Assessment some of our academic staff are Fellows of • IASR Institute of Applied Social Research are professionals the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and • iBEST Institute of Biomedical and who also work in have received National Teaching Fellowship Environmental Science and Technology Awards for their outstanding contribution to the field, so being teaching and learning. • IHR Institute for Health Research • IRAC Institute for Research in Applicable taught by someone Teaching support 24/7 Computing To complement face-to-face teaching, • IREd Institute for Research in Education who day in, day out we have created a virtual learning • ISPAR Institute for Sport and Physical actually does what environment to support your studies Activity Research outside of the classroom. Our BREO he teaches is great system is accessible online from any • INTOUR Institute for Tourism Research device connected to the internet. • RIMAP Research Institute for Media, Art because you get to and Performance Research Find out more about our research: learn from their unibeds.info/beds-research experiences as well.” With ten Research Institutes carrying out ‘world-leading’ and ‘internationally David Mulewa – MSc Computer excellent’ research (REF 2014), we have a Security & Forensics (Kenya) growing reputation for high-quality research that is changing the world for the better.
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Go Local and Go Europe
At the University of Bedfordshire every year we run fantastic programmes that include visits to many renowned locations, so that your experience here is cultural as well as academic. Every month we have a local trip planned to give you a taste of life, culture and history of the UK, and once a year we give you the opportunity to visit a famous city in Europe. Find out more at: unibeds.info/io-social Get into Sport Get Into Sport
Sport is a large part of University life and whether you want Go Europe Trips to compete, keep fit or socialise, we have many opportunities for you to get involved. Get into Sport is our free sport participation programme. This fantastic initiative enables you MORE THAN to try many sports and activities like yoga, pilates, swimming, badminton, football, tennis, cricket and many others. A DEGREE Find out more: unibeds.info/getintosport Students’ Union (BedsSU)
The University of Bedfordshire Students’ Union is the perfect At Bedfordshire we strongly believe place to meet other students and get involved in a wide range that studying at university is about of exciting, fun activities. You can join one of many cultural, political or recreational societies to meet other like-minded more than simply gaining a degree. people or explore volunteering options to gain work experience What you do in addition to your and make a difference to your community. The SU doesn’t just look after your social life. It also provides students with studies can make all the difference representation, help and advice when they need it. when you apply for jobs after Find out more: unibeds.info/bedssu-beds graduating. That is why we have designed a range of programmes, events and support services, to give you the best possible experience during your time here. Didyouknow? We have been ranked within the top 10 UK universities for improving the student experience (NSS 2015) and student overall satisfaction at the University was at 83.7% in the 2016 National Student Survey (NSS 2016).
Go Local Trips
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Broadcast on a radio Top 20 university for improving If you have an interest in radio, or presenting student experience (NSS 2016) and producing your own shows, then why not get involved in the University’s very own radio station, Radio LaB? Broadcasting throughout Luton and Bedfordshire, from the University’s Luton campus, Radio LaB is a community radio station which includes a mix of music shows, news and light entertainment. Listen online via: radiolab.beds.ac.uk
Learn a language
Boost your CV and learn a new language with one of our evening In the 2016 iGrad Survey, our library, classes. Choose between Spanish, German, Mandarin or Arabic, and study it alongside your degree for a small fee. Whilst not “The International expert lecturers, course content, being credit bearing, there are in-class assessments to help you International Office, Student Union, clubs judge your progress. And, a Certificate of Participation is awarded Office at the upon completion. and societies, disability support, and more, University of received 90%+ satisfaction ratings. Bedfordshire arranges nearby excursions each semester to let students explore some notable and well-known places. To call Volunteer your time my trip to Paris Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, build confidence and Amsterdam and gain sought-after work experience. It also provides that ‘feel good factor’ for knowing that you’re contributing towards a ‘blessing from something that makes a real difference to people’s lives. In 2014 alone, our students clocked up an impressive 42,000 hours heaven’ will be dedicated to volunteering. putting it mildly.” Break the news Didyouknow? Shifali Gupta – MBA Finance LOUD magazine is a student-led magazine run by Beds SU. The Library and Learning resources centre You can get involved in sourcing stories, interviewing, writing and We have invested heavily to provide you with first-class resources editing, and more. Any student is welcome to submit an article and facilities to support your learning – from well-equipped IT for the magazine, whether you’re a journalism student or not. facilities, training opportunities and extensive resources to 24/7 Everything we print is from a student’s point of view. It’s for access at our main campuses. the students by the students, and it’s a great creative outlet and facebook.com/unibedsinternational Read more about our new seven-storey library on page 17. CV booster. twitter.com/uobintl youtube.com/uobvideos WeChat ID: Beds-China
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International Office
Our International Office, based at the Luton campus, is a specialist point of contact for all international students. It has INTERNATIONAL seven dedicated teams in place to assist students to ensure your journey at Bedfordshire runs smoothly. From your application and registration to visa guidance, and from trips and social events to internships, the International Office will support you to maximise STUDENT your potential, student experience and employability. Find out more: unibeds.info/io-office SUPPORT The Library “The University The new seven-storey library at our Luton campus features state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Each floor offers uniquely places great At Bedfordshire we welcome designed spaces, and whether you are there for collaborative or quiet learning, there is a space to suit your needs. value on multi- over 4,000 students from more You can also access our sector-leading Digital Library to gain an than 120 countries around the instant access to over 72,000 e-journals, 16,000 e-books, 100+ ethnic and diverse databases, exam papers and a research repository. communities, world so you can look forward The library is also home to Study Hub, where you can find three to living, studying and making teams of specialists who can help you to develop your academic therefore, I have skills, improve your assignment writing, and more. Find out more lifelong friends with a diverse on page 18. met and made range of people. When you arrive, friends with people you will be invited to attend our Language support from all around the full induction and orientation We appreciate that studying in a foreign language might be a challenge. This is why we have a support system in place to help world. I have also programme for new students to you bring up your language skill to the required level if needed and give you all the information you help you adjust to the educational system here in the UK. been able to benefit need and introduce a wide range of Pre–sessional English courses from lecturers with We offer a range of pre-sessional English courses to help ‘top up’ services on offer to enhance your your level of English and develop the necessary study skills before leading research in your main programme commences. Our English Language courses experience here from the start. are accredited by the British Council, confirming the quality of our the field of public provision. You will be advised whether you need to attend a pre- sessional course when you make your application to study with us. health.” Find out more: unibeds.info/PSENG Nimraa Khan – MSc Public Health Communication Skills Classes The Communication Skills Classes offer further support in adjusting Didyouknow? to the higher education system in the UK. The unit will help you improve your academic and soft skills to maximise your grades on Over 90% of our students are satisfied with your main course. The classes are timetabled into your first year of the Learning Resource Centre study on both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. facebook.com/unibedsinternational (iGrad survey 2015) Find out more: unibeds.info/commsclass twitter.com/uobintl youtube.com/uobvideos WeChat ID: Beds-China
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“Sometimes it’s hard to know who to contact if you are facing a complex problem that’s affecting your studies. Student Support offers practical, professional and confidential advice support for all students at the University. Whether you would like advice on disability support, Study Hub Personal tutor Support services Make a change welcome students of all faiths and beliefs. We offer confidential personal support, a counselling, your range of social activities and events and Study Hub brings together three teams of When you start your course with us, Our student engagement advisers offer During your time at Bedfordshire you have quiet prayer rooms. Our teams can also link specialists: Academic Liaison Librarians, you will be assigned your own personal support on a range of problems you might the opportunity to enhance not only your mental health, you with your local faith communities and Computer Skills Trainers and Professional academic tutor (PAT). Your PAT will provide be facing. They can offer confidential own experience but also that of your fellow places of worship. community and and Academic Development (PAD) advice and support to help you achieve advice on academic, personal and health students by becoming a course or faculty tutors. These teams offer a wide range of your ambitions and ensure that you get the issues that may be impacting your studies. representative. Become the voice for Read more: unibeds.info/communityfaith faith, money advice specialised learning opportunities, which most out of your studies. Find out more: unibeds.info/1PRPeVA fellow students on your course. Help solve will help develop your academic skills or raise issues on behalf of your peers, and or if you are facing and improve your assignment writing General support get access to full student rep training, run techniques; leading to better grades and Students’ Union by the Students’ Union. any personal enhanced employability. And if you would like to take getting involved Student Information Desk (SiD) Our Students’ Union is a vibrant, supportive Find out more: unibeds.info/study-hub even further and make an impact in a wider difficulties and want SiD is the gateway to all student services and fun community and is a great place to community, you could run in elections to in one, convenient location. SiD desks make friends and get involved in events represent students as one of the sabbatical some advice, we’re Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) are located across all our campuses and and volunteering. But Beds SU also offers officers in the Students’ Union. our friendly advisers are on hand to help a Welfare and Advice service where here to help if you Peer assisted learning enables new you with any queries you might have. SiD you can gain support on issues relating students to learn from experienced offers a range of services, from booking to accommodation, finance, plagiarism, Community and Faith need us.” students – you will work with PAL leaders appointments with various departments employment, health, personal safety, who will offer support, practical advice and and printing bank letters, to providing wellbeing and more. Our Community and Faith teams based in Ruki Heritage – useful information on finance and skills guidance to help you successfully progress Find out more: unibeds.info/bedssu-beds Tree House in Luton and SeedBeds at both Head of Student Support through your first year. enhancement. This support service is also our Bedford and Milton Keynes campuses available online 24/7 to log and update your facebook.com/unibedsinternational enquiries online or to browse over 500 twitter.com/uobintl frequently asked questions. youtube.com/uobvideos WeChat ID: Beds-China Find out more: unibeds.info/isidim
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Campus highlights
Luton Bedford • New seven-storey library, packed • Purpose-built, three-storey building: with IT and AV equipment, group Gateway, featuring everything a and quiet study areas student would need under one roof • Modern Campus Centre housing • Campus Centre which hosts a FANTASTIC all student services and a 240-seat 280-seat theatre – one of the lecture theatre under one roof largest in the county • Purpose-built Postgraduate • Physical Education and Sport MODERN and Continuing Professional Science Centre Development (CPD) • Muscle Cellular and Molecular • Specialist Art and Design building Physiology Lab that houses a digital studio with • Brand new gym, including state- Bedford campus FACILITIES laser cutters and 3D printers, a of-the-art fitness equipment and photographic studio and darkroom changing rooms, available to staff facilities, numerous workshop and students areas and studio spaces • Recently refurbished sports hall At Bedfordshire we continue to • Revolutionary Business Pods Milton Keynes and Reuters room invest in new facilities, creating • High specification teaching rooms • Recently refurbished law Moot with top-quality audio visual and one of the most modern and well- Court ICT equipment equipped universities in the UK. • Well-equipped Media Arts Centre • Electronic and Telecommunications including a radio lab and news room laboratory packed with specialist We have undergone a major • Dedicated engineering, science, equipment large sport, psychology and forensics • Large computer lab laboratories redevelopment programme across • Continuing Professional • Brand new gym, including state- Development suite Postgraduate Centre (Luton campus) all of our campuses to create of-the-art fitness equipment and • Learning Resources Centre innovative, high-quality facilities changing rooms, available to staff and students • Student social space to aid your learning and create a • En-suite accommodation, Fitzroy • Group study areas and silent vibrant environment for group work Court, offering 850 fully furnished study facilities study bedrooms Find out more about our facilities, and quiet study. visit: unibeds.info/campus-facilities With fantastic facilities and a strong Artist’s impression of the new STEM building commitment to excellence, we offer you the perfect place to further your studies and enhance your career. Luton campus
We have a number of future projects and improvements planned. One of them is the 40 million pounds STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) building, due for completion in 2018. The four-storey building will include teaching and laboratory space which will allow the University to offer a wide range of new science courses, including Nutrition, Physics, Biochemistry, Geology, and Mechanical Engineering. It will also include a new Science and Engineering Outreach The Library (Luton) Centre which will promote the value of science and engineering to local schools and the wider Bedfordshire community. Milton Keynes campus
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Fitzroy Court (Luton)
Luton accommodation Milton Keynes accommodation ACCOMMODATION We have invested in state-of-the-art student accommodation. Opened in If you are studying at our new Milton 2011 and 2012 respectively, Fitzroy and Keynes campus, we recommend you You can enjoy a safe, secure and Wenlock Courts provide 852 en-suite stay with us at our Bedford campus ultra-modern study bedrooms. These accommodation for the best student friendly home away from home in our fully furnished flats include a bed, desk, experience. Bedford is located 45 wardrobe, and en-suite shower pod. minutes away by bus. student accommodation. Living in Each flat has a spacious kitchen lounge area to relax with your flatmates. For For information about rooms at Luton student halls is a great way to make those wanting a little more space and and Bedford, visit: friends and overcome feelings of privacy, our studio flats are a great studentvillagebeds.com option, offering a double bed and private libertyliving.co.uk/student- homesickness and culture shock, as en-suite shower room and kitchenette. accommodation/bedford you will instantly meet other students Fitzroy and Wenlock Courts also have fantastic communal lounges, a games Added benefits in the same situation. room, media room, group study room, a fully equipped gym and laundry • Safety first – we take security very facilities on site. With London on Luton and Bedford’s seriously, that’s why we have staff Our well-equipped halls of residence on site 24-hours, and electronic fob doorstep, you can benefit from its are ideally located for student life, a and swipe card entry systems short walk from campus and Luton cosmopolitan social scene, but for • All-inclusive value – your rent in Luton town centre. and Bedford includes all utility bills nearly half the price, and with all your and contents insurance Bedford accommodation bills, Wi-Fi and so much more. • Stay connected – free 30Mb Wi-Fi is included in our accommodation Students at the Bedford campus have Our well-equipped accommodation the option of living in the purpose-built • Instant friends – halls are a great way is located a short walk from campus, Student Village or at Liberty Park, all of to meet fellow students. You can which are located on campus, within also benefit from our Vplus events – making it ideal for student life. easy reach of the town centre and BBQs, day trips, and movie nights, station. where you’ll be able to socialise and make new friends. Student life is not Student Village has 168 bedrooms, just about studying – make it a year offering a range of affordable options you’ll never forget from study rooms with shared Wenlock Court (Luton) Wenlock Court kitchen (Luton) Fitzroy Court kitchen (Luton) Liberty Park (Bedford) bathroom facilities to en-suite rooms with private shower rooms. The shared kitchens are fully equipped and have a communal lounge area to relax with your flatmates. Liberty Park offers 430 en-suite facebook.com/unibedsinternational study bedrooms grouped in flats with twitter.com/uobintl fantastic communal areas, including youtube.com/uobvideos gym and on-site laundry facilities. WeChat ID: Beds-China
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OUR FACULTIES
University of Bedfordshire experience in the field. With our Business Pods and a Financial Trading Room which Business School simulate real office and financial trading environments, you will be well placed for a The University of Bedfordshire Business successful career. School is the largest business school Computing seminar Media Performance Class in the region, with more than 5,000 Business, Management and HRM students and over 120 teaching and You will work on real projects with local research staff. We offer courses in a wide businesses to adopt a problem-solving range of subject areas including Business approach to business and management. Faculty of Creative Arts, your work to talent scouts online and at a and journalism industries. The School is led and Management, Accounting and You will develop your analytical skills and Technologies & Science (CATS) graduate exhibition in London, as well as by the UNESCO chair in New Media Forms “The Faculty of Finance, Marketing, Human Resource champion your creative mindset to be able our very own Art and Design degree show. of the Book and has a research focus on Management, Law, Tourism, Hospitality to shape the future of the organisations We were ranked in the top 15 for Art and transmedia storytelling. We are a truly interdisciplinary faculty Creative Arts and Event Management. you join in the future. Design courses (NSS 2016). and we pride ourselves on running Media Arts and Production and Technologies and Our vision Marketing, Tourism and inspiring and engaging courses, which Computer Science and Technology Performing Arts and English Our view on business education is truly Event Management are designed with employability in mind. Many of our courses come with relevant We offer industry-standard facilities; Science (CATS) international and employment sits at the Our marketing, tourism and hospitality We foster academic excellence and industry accreditation and we have innovative practice led courses and heart of our commitment to you. We courses are taught by experienced academics research collaboration, combined with partnerships with world-leading companies. committed teaching by internationally is a diverse and believe in practice-based education and with extensive experience in the industry. real-world projects, professional practice We are proud to offer exceptional facilities renowned professional practitioners and deliver academic success by bridging the They bring the know-how to their classrooms and work placements to provide our that match industry standards as well academics. We have excellent industry vibrant Faculty gap between study and work. We regularly to ensure you are exposed to the most up-to- students with excellent foundation for as outstanding teaching underpinned by links giving you the chance to gain work run Practice Weeks that are an exciting date knowledge and practice in the field. their own careers. We were ranked 1st technical innovation and sounds engineering experience and improve your employability. that motivates our for ‘Creative Writing’ (NSS 2016). practice and backed by our ‘internationally Our programme of visiting speakers, expression of our vision, designed to Law combine input-led learning through lectures excellent’ research (REF, 2014). We offer master classes and workshops led by Our School of Law exposes you to the latest Our facilities students to gain and seminars with output-based learning career-focused curriculum that is updated industry experts will offer you further developments in legal practice and offer We offer industry-standard facilities across through practice alongside real businesses. regularly to meet the employer’s needs. insight into the industry. We encourage industry-standard facilities that simulate the faculty. Depending on what you choose the knowledge, This is because we are committed to giving We are in the top 5 for Electronic and cross-course student collaboration, which court room proceedings to give you the to study, you will have access to HD TV you a unique learning experience enriched Electrical Engineering (NSS 2016). is in line with industry practice. Throughout practical and inter- attributes, skills and confidence to perform. multi-camera studio, green screen, fully by employer engagement so that you the year there are numerous extracurricular equipped performance theatre and creative Journalism and Communications graduate ready for the world of work. activities including film festival visits in personal skills they writing rooms, recently refurbished The school’s courses centre on audiovisual the UK and Europe and an end of year Links with Professional Bodies laboratories, a scene of crime facility and storytelling through different media from print performance showcase. need to succeed Our courses in Human Resource National Student Survey computing environment with the latest to TV. We develop our students in critical Management, Law, Accounting and (NSS 2016) highlights equipment and industry-standard software. and creative citizenship applied though Life Sciences in today’s modern Finance, Marketing and PR are linked We also have links with Professional mass communications, journalism on radio The school of life sciences has achieved and TV, media performance, makeup and a top 20 ranking for Biology and related workplace. This to professional bodies to give instant A leading university for Bodies and Accreditation. recognition of quality to employers. presenting, creative writing and print media sciences based on the National Student personal development Art and Design in our and industry standard facilities. We Survey 2015 Overall Satisfaction Scores of gives our students Facilities The School of Art and Design is housed in a have committed teaching by professional 93 – 97%. Excellent facilities are available Our facilities in the Business School reflect A sector leading learning newly refurbished £3m building previously practitioners with backgrounds at BBC, ITN in the School with new and refurbished a truly global and our mission to prepare students for the community owned by the UK fashion house Alexon. and Reuters. teaching and research laboratories world of work: ground breaking Business Studying here gives you the access to a including a scene of crime facility to employability driven Pods simulate the workplace environment, 100% student satisfaction with creative team of successful practitioners Employability is embedded in the support your learning. Staff are active in curriculum in performance, radio, creative experience.” Reuters Rooms allow students to build International Finance course and academics who regularly publish, design exciting research areas such as cancer their investment portfolio, and Moot Court and exhibit nationally and internationally writing and through placements in biology, neurodegenerative diseases, Among the best universities for within the creative industries. Our courses Journalism and community radio stations Dr John Reynolds – Sub-Dean is equipped in a very similar manner to a microbiology, environmental biology and real-life court. assessment and feedback revolve around the real world of work and including Radio LaB at Luton and Milton biotechnology. Our courses not only (International), Faculty of Creative help you develop a professional CV from the Keynes. We have industry accreditation meet the demands and expectations of Accounting, Finance and Economics Arts, Technologies and Science start. You will be visited by artists and have in Journalism and regular speakers, the industry but also equip you with the Our accounting and finance courses have Top university for improving the the opportunity to visit practising artists masterclasses and workshops with big right skills to ensure you will be highly an international focus and offer excellent student experience in their studios. You will also showcase names and casting agencies for the media employable when you graduate. opportunities to gain relevant work
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Faculty of Health and Social Sciences (HSS)
Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies to increase your employability and give you a qualification that is recognised and valued in the industry. We develop our courses in partnership with practice agencies to ensure they are up-to-date and relevant. In the Research Excellence Framework (REF, 2014) more than three quarters of our Sport Education research was described as ‘internationally Nursing excellent’ or ‘world-leading’. This is significantly training courses which offer qualified therapy, lexicology, media, broadcasting, higher than the sector average of 69%. Faculty of Education and Sport teacher and qualified early years teacher legal and forensic intelligence. The TEFL status. Our English language provision is pathway will allow you to gain an additional Social Studies With a strong reputation for our sport and accredited by the British Council. qualification that gives you British Council We are accredited by the National Youth Agency education related courses, world-leading TEFLI status. All of our courses, both and Health and Care Professions Council to deliver academics and dedicated facilities, you Education undergraduate and postgraduate, offer courses which will give you the all-important will benefit from the latest developments We are a large provider of teacher training you the opportunity to undertake work employment skills. Our Social Studies academics in the area. We aim to prepare you and have a history in this field dating back experience or, in the case of the MAs, are actively involved in national and international for the real world of work with our more than 100 years. The faculty has to gain further relevant experience. Our research projects. You will be able to draw from innovative career-focused teaching well-established links with more than 500 new MA in Applied Linguistics (Testing their extensive experience in the field during methods, professional placement years schools so that you can benefit from a and Assessment) builds on the expertise lectures and practical sessions as well as tailor your and opportunities to undertake work practical and relevant learning experience. of our world-renowned Centre for course to your interests and career aspirations to placements and research projects. We offer specialisms in a range of areas Research in English Language Learning make the most of your degree. We were ranked 1st including Science, Mathematics, Computer Our facilities and Assessment (CRELLA) all of whose for Social Work courses (NSS 2016). Science, English, Modern Languages, The Gateway Building at the Bedford research has world leading impact and Physical Education, Primary and Early Psychology campus offers you the very latest in is rated as internationally recognised Years. Our postgraduate provision Our Psychology degrees have the British teaching environments which support our or better. We have been ranked 1st for offers opportunities for those working in Psychological Society accreditation – a prestigious, student-centred approach to learning and English-based studies (NSS 2016). the profession to further develop their recognised and valued qualification. You will the integration of the latest technology. knowledge and skills. Areas of expertise Sport develop skills that are highly desirable to potential Our sports facilities include a gym, strength Psychology include Special Educational Needs With over 100 years experience, we have employers, including the ability to conduct and conditioning suite and AstroTurf in and Language and Literacy difficulties; an exceptional reputation for our Sport research, project management, critical analysis, addition to our sports hall. The six purpose- educational leadership and management; courses. Recent investments in state- communication and teamwork. You will have the built sport science laboratories and two social justice and early years. Students of-the-art laboratories will provide you opportunity to be involved in research projects, molecular and cellular physiology labs from other countries have the opportunity with the best sporting education possible volunteering and conferences to further explore the promote excellence in both teaching and to undertake comparative work, looking at and create numerous opportunities for field of psychology. research. The environmental chamber is their own and the UK educational system engagement in experimental work. We used both for research and by top class Healthcare as well as gaining experience in local have an extensive network of links with athletes for training and preparation for By embedding practical learning in our courses, schools. More than half of our research sports organisations and employers, competition in different climates. we aim to provide you with a better understanding in education has been recognised as ensuring that your studies incorporate of the theoretical concepts you learn in lectures. Links with professional bodies and internationally excellent or world-leading. the most up to date knowledge and ideas You will be taught by experienced professionals accreditation as well as experience of the work place English Language, Linguistics, TEFL in a modern working environment to build your Our sports laboratories are accredited through professional placements of up to Our English Language courses were in the knowledge and confidence to help you develop by the British Association of Sport and a year. 96% of our 2014 graduates were in top three for student satisfaction for this autonomy and independent practice. You will be Exercise Sciences (BASES) and the BA work or further study within six months of subject area in The Complete University able to make comparisons and contrasts with (Hons) Health Nutrition and Exercise is graduation (DLHE 2014). Our internationally Guide 2015. Our undergraduate courses healthcare in your country and will encourage you accredited by the Association for Nutrition. recognised research combines specialist offer the opportunity to study language and to consider feasible changes to practice. Many of our sports degrees offer you knowledge focussing on nutrition, exercise, linguistics across a broad spectrum which the opportunity to gain extra nationally and therapeutic strategies to improve will prepare you for careers in a range of recognised qualifications alongside your global health awareness and quality of life professions, including speech and language Social Studies degree. We offer a wide range of teacher across multi-cultural communities.
Visit: www.beds.ac.uk/international Chat live at: www.beds.ac.uk 28 ENTRY AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS 29 FEES Undergraduate Students Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Tuition Fees GBP 10,000 GBP 10,000 GBP 10,000 Accommodation GBP 9,135 Optional Optional Postgraduate Students Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Tuition Fees GBP 12,000 GBP 12,000 GBP 12,000 Accommodation GBP 9,135 Optional Optional
WORK WHILE YOU STUDY FULL TIME ! As a student of University of Bedfordshire, you will be entitled to work for 9 months on a part-time basis and 3 months on a full-time basis. Students can earn up to approx. GBP 12,164, while studying full-time !
“I love it here! It’s so Hourly rate Hourly rate Months Maximum “With this (Day time) (Night time) Per year number of diverse and there are ENTRY AND 6.00am – 6.00pm – scholarship I was working hours people from all over 6.00pm 6.00am allowed able to cover major ENGLISH LANGUAGE Part-time GBP 7.5 GBP 8.5 – 7 months 20 hours the world. Whatever GBP 9.6 per week portion of my you’re into, you’ll accommodation REQUIREMENTS Full-time GBP 7.5 GBP 8.5 – 3 months Unlimited definitely find there’s GBP 9.6 fees. I was informed
something here Undergraduate degrees (BA/BSc/BEng) • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in about it during my English, minimum grade C (each element for you.’’ 3 Simple passes for GCE A/L OR Level 4 admissions interview must be at ‘weak’ or above) equivalent qualifications. Luke Maitland – BSc (Hons) • For entry to International Foundation and the information Biomedical Science student courses the University accepts an Postgraduate taught courses IELTS with an overall score of 4.5 is also available with minimum 4.5 in each element or A recognised first degree in business or a recognised equivalent. on the University related scientific discipline. • For entry to Pre-Masters courses the University accepts an IELTS with an website. Obtaining overall score of 5.5 with minimum 5.5 in Formal English language tests accepted each element or recognised equivalent. this scholarship can • The University accepts the following qualifications as satisfying the English • Please note: some courses may require considerably reduce Language requirements for entry to a higher levels of English – the exact Bachelor or Master’s degree criteria will be specified in the course the financial pulls descriptions • IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element Visit: www.beds.ac.uk/international to find and pressures that out more • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE most international Academic) – score of between 52 and 54 with minimum of 51 in each band students experience.’’ facebook.com/unibedsinternational • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced twitter.com/uobintl English, minimum grade C (each element Ashwin Thanksappan – MBA youtube.com/uobvideos must be at ‘weak’ or above) WeChat ID: Beds-China
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Please visit: unibeds.info/uobcourses to Your financial documents will be browse all courses we offer. checked to make sure they meet UKVI HOW TO requirements. 2 Apply to the University 8 Research accommodation APPLY You can make your application directly to us or via one of the agents in your country. You may be asked about where you plan For a comprehensive list of our agents to live during your studies in your visa Our dedicated admissions teams work to please see: unibeds.info/ipg-countries interview, so make sure you research your ensure your application process is as options beforehand. smooth as possible. 3 Submit your application Help with your visa Submitting your application: 9 You must include photocopies of application You must include: • Your official academic qualifications “I know I made the • Certificates, including your level of English We will contact you to help you prepare for • Fully completed application form visa application. • Your current passport right decision when • Photocopies of you official academic • Any UK visa you have held (including any qualifications I chose the University refusals from any country 10 CAS letter • One page pe sonal statement detailing • A one page personal statement detailing of Bedfordshire. I why you want to study your chosen why you want to study your chosen Your Confirmation of Acceptance to Study course at the University of Bedfordshire course at the University of Bedfordshire (CAS) letter will be emailed to you. really enjoy my and how it will benefit your future and how it will benefit your future career plans career plans course. I am given 11 Apply for visa • Photocopy of you current passport’s If you previously studied in the UK you case scenarios to photo page must also include CAS letters, certificates You are likely to be interviewed by an Entry and transcripts, UK visas or visa refusals Clearance or Visa Officer so make sure you work on and I can • IELT with a minimum overalls score of 6.25 from any country. have researched all the details about your course of study. develop my practical Application processed 4 and problem solving 12 Book your flights Your application will normally be processed and accommodation within 48 hours. skills in the university crime 5 Decision is made 13 A R R I VA L scene laboratories. If your application is successful, we will email you (or your agent) a conditional offer. Before you arrive we will email you The student a New Student’s Guide so that you experience here is 6 Fulfill offer conditions are prepared and know what to and make payment expect on your first days on campus great, thanks to the wide range of societies that you can join, and unique opportunities.” facebook.com/unibedsinternational twitter.com/uobintl Catarina Sobreira – youtube.com/uobvideos WeChat ID: Beds-China BSc (Hons) Forensic Science
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Accounting BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAHACC Accounting & Finance BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSACFAAF Business Economics BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAHBUEC Economics & Finance BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/1PS1XoJ International Finance & Banking BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSIFBAAF Mathematics & Finance BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSMAFAAF Business, Management & HRM
Business Administration (Top-up) BA (Hons) Sept/Feb Luton unibeds.info/BABUADTU GUIDE TO Business Management BA (Hons) Sept/Feb Bedford unibeds.info/BABUMA Business Management with Law BSc (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BSBUMAL COURSES Business Studies BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BABUSIS Business Studies (Finance) BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BABSD-S Business Studies (International) BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BABUSINT Business Studies (Marketing) BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAMSBIUG Here at Bedfordshire we offer Business Studies (Project Management) BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BABPMAAF a wide selection of courses Human Resource Management BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSHUMREM at both undergraduate and International Business BA (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BAINTBUS postgraduate level. Marketing, Tourism & Event Management Advertising & Marketing Communications BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAADMARC Aviation & Airport Management BSc (Hons) Sept/Feb Luton unibeds.info/BSAVAIR Event Management BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAEMT-S Hospitality & Tourism Management BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAHTMAAF Marketing BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAMARK ART & DESIGN Public Relations BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAPUBREL Start Date Location Course Webpage Undergraduate Travel & Tourism BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BATRAVTO Advertising & Branding Design BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAABDAAF Postgraduate Animation BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAANM-S Accounting, Finance & Economics Animation for Industry BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAAFIAAF Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Art & Design BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAAND-S Accounting & Business Finance MSc Jun/Jul Luton unibeds.info/1l5zB26 Fashion Design BA (Hons) Sept/Feb Luton unibeds.info/BAFADE Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ International Finance & Banking MSc Luton unibeds.info/MSXFB Fashion Design (Top-up) BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAFADETU Jun/Jul Fine Art BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAFIAR Business, Management & HRM Graphic Design BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAGRDE Business Administration Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Luton unibeds.info/MBABADTM Illustration BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAILLU (Digital Technology Management) MBA Jun/Jul Interior Architecture BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAINTARC Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Business Administration (Finance) MBA Jun/Jul Luton unibeds.info/2jWf1E7MABAFI Interior Design & Retail Branding BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAINT-S Business Administration Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Luton unibeds.info/MBABAHHS Photographic Practices BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAPHOPRA (Hospital & Health Services Management) MBA Jun/Jul Photography & Video Art BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAPHOVID Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Business Administration (Human Resource Management) MBA Jun/Jul Luton unibeds.info/MBABAHRM Postgraduate Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Business Administration (Internship) MBA Luton unibeds.info/MBABAINT Art & Design MA Sept/March Luton unibeds.info/MAART Jun/Jul Creative Digital Film Production MA Sept/March Luton unibeds.info/MACDFAAF Business Administration Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Luton unibeds.info/MBABALSM (Logistics & Supply Chain Management) MBA Jun/Jul Digital Film Technologies & Production MSc Sept/March Luton unibeds.info/MSDIFIL Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Fashion Design, Styling & Promotion* MA Sept Luton unibeds.info/MAFADES Business Administration (Marketing) MBA Jun/Jul Luton unibeds.info/MBABAMA
*Subject to approval *Subject to approval
Visit: www.beds.ac.uk/international Chat live at: www.beds.ac.uk 34 GUIDE TO COURSES 35 THE BUSINESS SCHOOL COMPUTER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Postgraduate Start Date Location Course Webpage Undergraduate Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Artificial Intelligence & Robotics BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCAIR Business Administration (Oil and Gas Management) MBA Jun/Jul Luton unibeds.info/MBABAOGM Building Technology (Top-up) BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCBTTU Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Financial Economics MSc Jun/Jul Luton unibeds.info/MSCFEC Business Information Systems BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCBIS Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Computer Animation & Visual Effects BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCAVAAF Financial Risk Management MSc Luton unibeds.info/MSCFRM Jun/Jul Computer Games Development BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCGD-S Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Computer Networking BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCCNET Information Systems Management MSc Jun/Jul Luton unibeds.info/MSCFSM Computer Science BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCCOSCI Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ International Business MSc Jun/Jul Luton unibeds.info/MSCINBU Computer Science (Integrated Master’s Degree) Mcomp Sept Luton unibeds.info/MCOMPCS Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Computer Science & Robotics BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCCOSCIR International Business Law LLM Luton unibeds.info/LLMIBLA Jun/Jul Computer Science & Software Engineering BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCCSCSE Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Computer Security & Forensics BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCSF-S International Business with Law MSc Jun/Jul Luton unibeds.info/MSCINBL Computer Systems Engineering BEng (Hons) Sept Milton Keynes unibeds.info/BECSE Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ International Commercial & Dispute Resolution Law LLM Jun/Jul Luton unibeds.info/LLMICDRL Computing & Mathematics BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCMS-S Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Construction Management (Top-up) BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCCONMTU International Human Resource Management MSc Luton unibeds.info/MSCIHRM Jun/Jul Data Science BSc (Hons) Sept Milton Keynes unibeds.info/BSCDATSC Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BEELECENG International Relations Management MSc Jun/Jul Luton unibeds.info/MSCIRM Information Systems BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCINFS Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Management MSc Jun/Jul Luton unibeds.info/MSCMANA Integrated City Urban Planning & Design BA (Hons) Sept Milton Keynes unibeds.info/BAICPL Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Interactive Digital Technologies BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCINDIT Project Management MSc Jun/Jul Luton unibeds.info/MSPRMIM Mathematics & Finance BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCMAFIN Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Purchasing, Logistics & Supply Chain Management MSc Jun/Jul Luton unibeds.info/MSLSMADFIM Product Design BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCPRODE Quantity Surveying & Value Engineering BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCQSVE Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Sustainable Management MSc Luton unibeds.info/MSCSUSMA Jun/Jul Software Engineering BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCSOENG Marketing, Tourism & Hospitality Telecommunications & Network Engineering BEng (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BETELNET Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Postgraduate Digital Marketing MSc Jun/Jul Luton unibeds.info/MSCDIGIMA Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Computer Security & Forensics MSc Jun/Jul Luton unibeds.info/MSCCSFOR Events Management MSc Jun/Jul Luton unibeds.info/MSCEVMANA Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Applied Computing & Information Technology MSc Jun/Jul Luton unibeds.info/MSCACIT International Tourism Planning & Management MSc Jun/Jul Luton unibeds.info/MSCITPM Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Computer Networking MSc Jun/Jul Luton unibeds.info/MSCCOMPN Marketing MSc Jun/Jul Luton unibeds.info/MSCMARK Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Computer Science MSc Jun/Jul Luton unibeds.info/MSCCOMPSC *Subject to approval Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Electronic Engineering MSc Jun/Jul Milton Keynes unibeds.info/MSCELECEN Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Telecommunications Management MSc Jun/Jul Milton Keynes unibeds.info/MSCTELEMAN Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/ Sensors & Smart Cities MSc Jun/Jul Milton Keynes unibeds.info/MSCSSMC
EDUCATION & TEACHING Undergraduate Start Date Location Course Webpage Early Childhood Education BA (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BAECED Education Studies BA (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BAEDSTU Education with Psychology BA (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BAEDPSY Postgraduate International Development* MSc Sept Luton unibeds.info/MAINTDEV
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Visit: www.beds.ac.uk/international Chat live at: www.beds.ac.uk 36 GUIDE TO COURSES 37 ENGLISH LANGUAGE, LITERATURE & COMMUNICATION MEDIA & JOURNALISM Undergraduate Start Date Location Course Webpage Undergraduate Start Date Location Course Webpage Education Studies & English BA (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BAEDENGL Broadcast Journalism BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BABCJAA English Language & Linguistics BA (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BAELLAAF Broadcast Television & Radio BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BABTRAAF English Language & Literature BA (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BAENGLANL Creative Writing BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BACRW-S Creative Writing & Journalism BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BACRJAAF English Language & Teaching English as a Foreign Language Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BATEFAAF BA (Hons) Film & Television Production BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAFTPAAF English Literature BA (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BALITABF Film Production BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAFPRAAF English Studies BA (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BAENGST Journalism BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAJOR-S Postgraduate Journalism & Public Relations BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAJPR-S Applied Linguistics (TEFL) MA Sept Luton unibeds.info/MAXALIM Journalism with Languages* BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAJOURL Applied Linguistics (Testing & Assessment) MA Sept Luton unibeds.info/MAALTA Magazine Journalism BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAMJO-S Sept (part-time) Media & Public Relations BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAMPRAAF Certificate in English Language Teaching or July Luton unibeds.info/CLELTAASIM Media Communications BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAMCMAAF (full-time, intensive) Media Communications with Languages* BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAMEDCOM Media Performance for Film, TV & Theatre BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/1VM5SYw LAW Media Production BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAMEDPRO Undergraduate Start Date Location Course Webpage Media Production (Radio) BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAMEDPRRAD Music Technology BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAMUS-S Law LLB (Hons) Sept Luton/Bedford unibeds.info/LLBLAWH Sport Journalism BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BASPOJO Law with Criminology LLB (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/LLBLAWCRI Television Production BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BATVP-S Law with Financial Management LLB (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/LLBLAWFM Postgraduate Law with Languages LLB (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/LLBLAWLAN Law with Psychology LLB (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/LLBLAWPSY Documentary MA Sept Luton unibeds.info/MADOCAAFIM English Literature MA Sept Bedford unibeds.info/MAENLABFIM Postgraduate International Cinema MA Sept/March Luton unibeds.info/MAINCAAFIM International Business Law LLM Sept/March Luton unibeds.info/LMBLIAAFIM International Journalism MA Sept/March Luton unibeds.info/MAIJOAAFIM International Commercial & Dispute Resolution Law LLM Sept/March Luton unibeds.info/LMCDRAAFIM Mass Communications MA Sept/March Luton unibeds.info/MAXAAIM Law with Criminology* LLM Sept Luton unibeds.info/1KXncUV Performing Before the Camera PG Cert Sept/March Luton unibeds.info/PCPBMAAFIM Law with Financial Management* LLM Sept Luton unibeds.info/20qg2oB Law with Psychology* LLM Sept Luton unibeds.info/1SGF5O5 NURSING, MIDWIFERY & HEALTH LIFE SCIENCES Undergraduate Start Date Location Course Webpage Nursing Studies (Top-up) BSc (Hons) Sept Luton and Butterfield unibeds.info/BSCNUSTU Undergraduate Start Date Location Course Webpage Postgraduate Agricultural Science (Top-up) BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCAGSTU Advanced Nursing Studies MSc Sept/March Luton unibeds.info/MSNURIM Animal Science (Top-up) BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSASCAAF Public Health MSc Sept/March Luton unibeds.info/MSPUHAAF Biochemistry BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSBICAAF International Nursing & Healthcare (Integrated) MSc Sept/March Luton unibeds.info/MSCINNH Biological Science BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSBLS-S Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) Sept/Feb Luton unibeds.info/BSBMD-S Food & Nutrition Science BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSFNSAAF Forensic Science BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSFOR-S Postgraduate Biomedical Engineering MSc Sept/March Luton unibeds.info/MSBEFAAFIM Biotechnology MSc Sept/March Luton unibeds.info/MSXBTIM Environmental Management MSc Sept/March Luton unibeds.info/MSCENVM Pharmacology MSc Sept/March Luton unibeds.info/MSPHAAAFIM
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PSYCHOLOGY Undergraduate Start Date Location Course Webpage Applied Psychology BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCAPPSY SPORT SCIENCE & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Health Psychology BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCHEPSY Undergraduate Start Date Location Course Webpage Psychological Studies (Top-up) BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAPSTU Football Studies BA (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BAFTBLS Psychology BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCPSYC Health, Nutrition & Exercise BSc (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BSCHNE Psychology & Criminal Behaviour BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCPSYCB Sport & Exercise Science BSc (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BSCSEC Psychology & Criminal Behaviour (Top-up) BA (Hons) Sept Luton/Milton Keynes unibeds.info/BACPBADF Sport & Physical Education BA/BSc (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BASPPED Psychology & Criminology BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCPSYCRGY Sport Development (Top-up) BA (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BASDTU Psychology, Counselling & Therapies BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCPCTH Sport Development & Management BA (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BASPDMA Postgraduate Sport Science & Coaching BSc (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BSCSSC Sport Science (Coaching) (Top-up) BA (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BSCSSTU Advanced Psychological Research Methods Sept Luton unibeds.info/MSFOPAAFIM & Professional Skills Sport Science & Personal Training BSc (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BSCSSPT Forensic Psychology MSc Sept Luton unibeds.info/MAFORPSY Sport Science (Personal Training) (Top-up) BA (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BSCSPSTU Health Psychology MSc Sept Luton unibeds.info/MSXHPIM Sport Science (Physical Education) (Top-up) BA (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BSCSSPETU Psychological Approaches to Health & Management MSc Sept/March Luton unibeds.info/MSXPBIM Sports Studies BA (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BASPST Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCSPTH SOCIAL SCIENCES Strength & Conditioning BSc (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BSCSTCO Postgraduate Undergraduate Start Date Location Course Webpage Clinical Exercise Physiology MSc Sept Bedford unibeds.info/MSCCLEP Applied Social Studies BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAAPSST Physical Activity, Nutrition & Health Promotion MSc Sept Bedford unibeds.info/MSCPANH Child & Adolescent Studies BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BACHADS Sports Performance MSc Sept Bedford unibeds.info/MSCSPER Criminology BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BACRIMI Criminology & Sociology BA (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BACRIMSOC Health & Social Care BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAHSOC Policing & Criminal Investigation* BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAPCRIM DISCLAIMER Professional Social Work Practice BSc (Hons) Feb Milton Keynes unibeds.info/BSCPRSW The information about courses provided in this prospectus is intended to give potential applicants Published by: Social Work BSc (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BSCSWR 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, The University of Bedfordshire, Sociology BA (Hons) Sept Bedford unibeds.info/BASOCIY it may become necessary for the university to make changes, for example to programme content, International Office Youth & Community Work BA (Hons) Sept Luton unibeds.info/BAYCWK 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 Web & Publications Assistant: Emma Attia Postgraduate in government policy, withdrawal or reduction of funding, the requirements of the quality code of Design and Art direction: the quality assurance agency or a change of law. The university will endeavour at all times to keep Childhood & Youth: Applied Perspectives MA Sept Luton unibeds.info/MACHYAP such changes to a minimum and to keep students informed appropriately. SO Design www.so-theagency.com
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