WORK IN INDUSTRY BUILD YOUR CAREER A NETWORK FOR LIFE www.beds.ac.uk/international +44 (0)1582 489326 Luton campus University Square Luton Bedfordshire United Kingdom LU1 3JU Bedford campus Polhill Avenue GLOBAL Bedford Bedfordshire United Kingdom MORE THAN EXPERIENCE MK41 9EA A DEGREE Milton Keynes campus Avebury Boulevard Milton Keynes United Kingdom MK9 3HS Email us: [email protected] Chat live at: www.beds.ac.uk/international GRADUATE AS facebook.com/unibedsinternational A PROFESSIONAL twitter.com/uobintl youtube.com/uobvideos WeChat ID: Beds-China INTERNATIONAL MINI PROSPECTUS 2018 2 CONTENTS WELCOME 3 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) Visit: www.beds.ac.uk/international Chat live at: www.beds.ac.uk 4 WHY STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE? 5 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 Visit: www.beds.ac.uk/international Chat live at: www.beds.ac.uk 6 CONNECTED LOCATIONS 7 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 Visit: www.beds.ac.uk/international Chat live at: www.beds.ac.uk 8 EMPLOYABILITY 9 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.