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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Whether you are a school leaver or returning to study, we are here to help you through every stage of the process.
“At Bedfordshire we accept a variety of qualifications towards our entry requirements and also consider an applicant’s work and life experience when assessing an application form.” Victoria Azubuine – Home Admissions Manager
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Am I eligible to study at the University of Bedfordshire? Whether you are a school or college leaver or returning to study, we welcome your application. We are an inclusive University that takes pride in enabling you, whatever your circumstances, to open up new possibilities. Comprehensive support services are in place to help you deal with anything that might come your way during your time with us. What qualifications do I need? We consider a wide range of qualifications for entry – not just those on the UCAS tariff. We will treat you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies, as well as demonstrable enthusiasm for your chosen subject. The university makes conditional and unconditional offers. An unconditional offer means that you have already achieved the qualifications required for the course you have applied for. A conditional offer means that you must obtain specified results from your forthcoming examinations and meet any additional requirements specified in your offer. The conditions may be higher than the minimum entry requirement (detailed on the table on page 189) and are expressed in terms of UCAS tariff points achieved through:
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Or equivalent qualifications such as an Irish Leaving Certificate, Scottish Highers or International Baccalaureate
For applications submitted through UCAS, the official offer is the one you see on UCAS Track. Read it carefully and contact us without delay if there is anything you do not understand. The offer is normally in the range of 80 to 112 UCAS tariff points (please see the entries for individual courses for further information as some courses require higher points, and in some cases specific subject requirements). The minimum benchmark qualifications for undergraduate courses are currently: n
Bachelor’s degrees and integrated Master’s degrees: two A Levels or equivalent
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Foundation degrees and Higher National Diplomas: one A Level or equivalent
I don’t have any of these qualifications – can I still apply for entry? It may be possible to take previous relevant and substantial experience – from study, work, and related voluntary activities – into account. We welcome applications from international students to full-time courses. International applications and enquiries are dealt with by specialist regional teams. International applicants should email their regional team. To contact your team:
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Access qualifications
Call: +44 (0)300 3300 073 (UK/EU)
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A Levels
+44 (0)1582 489319 (International) or
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BTEC qualifications (QCF)
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OCR Level 3 Technical
Email: study@beds.ac.uk (UK/EU students) international@beds.ac.uk (International)