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MINI UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2019

AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE YOU GET MORE THAN A GREAT DEGREE 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.

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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:

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Why study with us Connected locations Open Days Why Bedfordshire is best for you Teaching calibre Get more than a degree Professional links Support Fantastic modern facilities

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Courses Courses at a glance Course list Entry requirements

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Need to know How to apply Fees and finance Accommodation

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Our main campuses in Luton and Bedford have buzzing town centres and provide a great student lifestyle. Whatâ€™s more, the cost of living is considerably cheaper than London.

CONNECTED LOCATIONS Luton

Bedford

1. LONDON ON OUR DOORSTEP The UKâ€™s most exciting city is only a 30 minute train journey from Luton, 40 minutes from Bedford and Milton Keynes and one hour from Aylesbury. The lower cost of living in Bedfordshire means you can treat yourself to the best of what the capital has to offer including world-class attractions, entertainment, festivals, museums and more.

OPEN Experience university life for yourself at one of our Open Days, or through our friendly advice services for schools and colleges.

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2. LUTON Luton is Bedfordshireâ€™s largest town and is packed full of cultural diversity. A short walk from campus brings you to the town centre, and if culture is more your style, Luton has everything from a cinema complex to carnivals to entertain you. Take a sneak preview: unibeds.info/location_luton

3. BEDFORD Bedford is an idyllic, riverside town with a lively mix of traditional town pubs, bars and restaurants, modern nightclubs, shops and heritage in addition to first-class sports facilities. Bedford is excellently positioned; surrounded east and west by the historic cities of Oxford and Cambridge, and is just 40 minutes from central London by train. Catch a glimpse of what's on offer: unibeds.info/location_bedford We also have campuses based in the cosmopolitan 'new city' Milton Keynes (4) and the medieval county town Aylesbury (5). Find out more about all of our campuses: unibeds.info/beds_campuses

OPEN DAY DATES 2018/19 Saturday 21 April 2018

Luton & Bedford

Saturday 28 April 2018

Aylesbury

Wednesday 2 May 2018

Milton Keynes

Wednesday 4 July 2018

Luton & Bedford

Wednesday 19 September 2018

Luton & Bedford

Saturday 13 October 2018

Aylesbury

Saturday 20 October 2018

Luton & Bedford

Saturday 17 November 2018

Aylesbury

Saturday 24 November 2018

Luton & Bedford

Wednesday 5 December 2018

Luton & Bedford

For more information, and to reserve your place, visit: unibeds.info/19open_days To find out more about the Nursing Open Days we host year-round at our dedicated centres, visit: unibeds.info/19nursing_days

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WHY BEDFORDSHIRE IS BEST FOR YOU TEF Silver award We offer you some of the best teaching in the UK, as recognised in 2017 when we achieved Silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). It means our high quality teaching consistently exceeds the quality threshold for UK higher education.

Ranked 16th for Value Added

We have been ranked 16th in the UK for ‘Value Added’ by the Guardian – a ranking which relates to the probability of a student achieving a 1st or 2:1 at Bedfordshire. We will provide you with a truly transformational experience and support you to reach your full potential, whatever your background.

High graduate employment We will provide you with an extensive range of opportunities to acquire skills for the world of work – in fact in 2016, 92% of Bedfordshire graduates were in work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education 2016).

Bedfordshire scores highly in National Student Survey Our students are the most important indicator of our success and Bedfordshire students have ranked us 12th in the UK for most improved learning resources, and 18th for most improved academic support.

Jumping up the league tables

Join us and be part of our growing success! Bedfordshire has recently risen up the ranks in two prominent university tables – up 15 places in the Guardian University Guide 2018 and 11 places in the Complete University Guide 2018.

Internationally acclaimed Study with us and give yourself the advantage of a degree from a university that is globally recognised. For the past two years we have been placed in the Times Higher Education (THE) annual World University rankings, in 67th position out of 130 UK universities.*

*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.

CONNECT WITH HIGH CALIBRE TEACHING Our research informed teaching is led by high calibre lecturers, who are experts in getting the best out of you. Not only will they inspire you and pass on their expertise in engaging and interactive ways, but they will also provide a creative, open environment for debate and discussion. Don't just take our word for it – the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) panel in 2017 gave us a Silver award for our personalised learning, strong academic support and exceptional, modern learning environments. Our research informs our teaching and in 2014 the Research Excellence Framework (REF) classified almost half of the University’s research as world-leading or internationally excellent – the highest ratings possible. You will be taught by some of the leading academics in their field, skilled at developing your critical thinking, analysis and communication skills. Expect high impact lectures, tutorials and one-to-one personal tutor meetings plus unique, enhanced learning experiences that involve industry experts, professional workshops and regular real-world work placements.

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GET MORE THAN A DEGREE At the University of Bedfordshire we recognise that going to university isnâ€™t just about gaining a great degree; itâ€™s about developing skills and experiences that will help you to graduate as a professional, and differentiate you from other graduates.

9 We offer a range of events and activities to help you get the most out of your student experience, build your network, and develop transferable skills.

Hear from industry professionals With regular industry talks and masterclasses, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from professionals currently working within your chosen field.

Learn a language Boost your CV and learn a new language with one of our evening classes.

Develop leadership skills Become a course or faculty representative and be the voice for fellow students on your course or, after your first year, why not take on the role of a Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) leader?

Meet like-minded people At the University of Bedfordshire we have a wide range of faith, academic, cultural and recreational societies as well as over 40 sports teams competing in the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) leagues.

Take over the airwaves If you have an interest in radio, or presenting and producing your own shows, then why not get involved in the University’s very own radio station, Radio LaB?

GET MORE FOR YOUR MONEY At the University of Bedfordshire we like to give you more for your money. That’s why we’re rated within the top 30% of UK universities for value for money (Go Compare 2016). You can benefit from a wide range of scholarships, discounts and fee waivers, helping you to make the most of your experience at university, from our flexible Welcome Package, to our sports participation programme Get Active, to events and activities run by our Students’ Union. Find out how you get more from your money at Bedfordshire: unibeds.info/Moreforyourmoney

Volunteer your time Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, build confidence and gain sought after work experience. Find out about all of this and more: unibeds.info/GetmoreatBeds

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PROFESSIONAL LINKS We value real-world experience to prepare you for life beyond university, which is why we’ve forged connections with thousands of companies locally, nationally and internationally. From industry talks and media masterclasses, to internships, to our international Go Global programme, the University of Bedfordshire will help you to forge these links, enabling you to create your own network of industry contacts and gain valuable career experience whilst you complete your course.

Fee-free year* Most of our courses offer you the opportunity to undertake a year in industry – and best of all, it’s free! You will be able to put your course knowledge and skills to the test, and apply your learning to the workplace after your second year of studies, with the support of our Careers and Employability Service.

Student Internship Scheme (SIS) The Bedfordshire Students’ Internship Scheme will help you to develop your professional network, apply learning from your course to your career and gain a wide range of transferrable skills including time management, customer service and communication. Ranging from between two weeks and two months, we offer both voluntary and paid opportunities, and support you by providing a ‘work-ready’ training programme at the university so you are fully prepared, and know what to expect before starting your internship.

Go Global Our unique Go Global programme offers UK and EU students the chance to have a university experience that is cultural, as well as academic, by taking part in our exchange programme with one of our international partners. Not only will you have the chance to learn the local language and explore the culture, but you’ll find out how to do business or find employment abroad in addition to gaining credits as part of our employability units. You will also have the chance to visit major tourist attractions as well as spending some free time exploring the country independently. In recent years students have visited: China, Vietnam, India, America, Malaysia and Singapore. *Please note: only available to UK/EU students, and excludes Nursing, Social Work and some Education courses.

We offer a range of support services including money advice, disability support and counselling, and we can offer support and advice on both academic and personal issues throughout your university journey. Student Information Desks (SiD)

Mental health

Student Information Desks are located on every campus and act as your gateway to all student services at Bedfordshire. Youâ€™ll have the opportunity to speak to one of our student advisers, who will aim to resolve your issue for you, or assign it to someone who can. You can also access a database of over 500 Frequently Asked Questions, as well as update and log new enquiries, through SiD online.

We offer personal support to students experiencing mental health difficulties, as well as support for students returning to study after a period of illness.

Outstanding student support Our Student Engagement Advisers provide confidential and impartial advice on a range of aspects including academic, personal and health issues.

Disability support If you have a disability, a long-term medical condition, or a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, our Disability team will be able to support you throughout your university journey.

Counselling service We provide professional counselling for students experiencing problems of a personal or emotional nature, that may be interfering with their academic work and personal life.

Community and faith Based in the Tree House at Luton, and SeedBeds in Bedford, our Community and Faith teams welcome students from all faiths and beliefs, and offer confidential, personal support and a range of social activities and events. We can provide information to help you connect with local faith communities and places of worship, and have dedicated prayer and quiet-rooms at our Luton and Bedford campuses.

Student money advice The Money Advice Team are available to provide you with support and information on a wide range of aspects, from hints and tips on budgeting whilst at university, to applying for a professional career development loan and more.

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FANTASTIC MODERN FACILITIES

At Bedfordshire weâ€™ve invested in and developed first-class, award-winning social and learning spaces, designed with your bright future in mind.

Campus highlights We’ve invested in the following to ensure we provide the very best facilities to support our students throughout their studies: Luton n A purpose built, seven-storey library, opened in 2016, featuring dedicated silent areas, breakout spaces and pods to facilitate group work, a café, and state-of-theart IT and AV equipment n Specialist Art and Design building, Alexon House n Campus Centre, housing all student services under one roof n En-suite accommodation, Fitzroy and Wenlock Court, offering 850 fully furnished study bedrooms n Revolutionary Business Pods and Law Moot Court in our Business School n Nursing simulation suites, contemporary skills labs and medical training mannequins Bedford n The Gateway is a three-storey purpose-built building, featuring flexible teaching and study spaces n Campus Centre which hosts a 280-seat theatre – one of the largest in the county n A Physical Education and Sports Science Centre, used to train athletes in the 2012 Olympics n En-suite accommodation at Liberty Park n Nursing simulation suites, contemporary skills labs and medical training mannequins Milton Keynes This campus houses an array of modern teaching facilities including high specification teaching rooms with top-quality audio-visual and IT equipment, a specialpurpose electronics and telecommunications laboratory and a large, general purpose computer lab, giving IT students hands-on experience. There is also a Student Information Desk (SiD) on campus, where our staff can assist you with any queries you may have. Aylesbury Our Aylesbury campus is equipped for our nursing and midwifery students. Based at Aylesbury College, our students learn in a modern and vibrant environment suited for today’s vocational approaches to teaching. For more information about facilities across all of our campuses visit: unibeds.info/ug19_facilities

Artist’s impressions of the STEM building

NEW PURPOSE BUILT STEM BUILDING Work is currently underway on our new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) building, due to open in 2019 at our Luton campus. The building, set out over four-storeys, will be home to a wide range of new science courses including Nutrition, Physics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Geology and Mechanical Engineering.

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COURSES AT A GLANCE Here is a taster of what to expect from the wide selection of undergraduate courses available at the University of Bedfordshire. ART & DESIGN Draw on the expertise of our staff, who are practising artists and designers, and work in our dedicated Art and Design studios, as well as our multimedia suites.

BUSINESS SCHOOL Our Business School offers a variety of courses covering all aspects of business. Accounting, Finance & Economics Our accounting and finance courses have an international focus and offer excellent opportunities to gain relevant work experience.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE, LITERATURE & COMMUNICATION Our courses develop effective communication and critical skills in a range of professional contexts, and have a clear focus on English language and communication.

LAW We offer professional facilities including the Law Moot Court, and highly experienced teaching staff to prepare you for a successful career in Law.

LIFE SCIENCES

Business, Management & HRM We work in close collaboration with employers to ensure our courses are in line with their needs, and we encourage our students to take a work placement year to build practical skills.

Studying a science course enables you to work with accomplished researchers in our fantastic facilities, which include state-of-the-art labs.

Marketing, Tourism & Event Management From revolutionary learning methods in modern facilities to strong links with industry, youâ€™ll be well-placed to pursue a career in the competitive, global marketplace.

You will have access to industry-standard facilities in our Media Arts Centre; the HD TV multi-camera studio, green screen, performance theatre and creative writing labs will enable you to gain valuable skills and confidence.

COMPUTER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

NURSING, MIDWIFERY & HEALTH

With cutting-edge computing facilities, expert teaching staff, and regular guest lectures from industry speakers, you can be sure we are providing you with the tools to succeed.

Focusing on the acquisition of professional skills, our contemporary health courses are developed with practice placement providers and delivered in modern, new facilities.

EDUCATION & TEACHING

PERFORMING ARTS

We offer a range of teaching courses to suit your needs and maintain partnerships with 500 schools so you can benefit from a highly practical and relevant learning experience.

You will have access to state-of-the-arts facilities and be taught by industry professionals. Our courses are geared towards equipping you with the knowledge and experience required to succeed and secure employment.

MEDIA & CULTURE

PSYCHOLOGY

SPORT SCIENCE & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Our psychology degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society, underpinned by applied research and delivered in industrystandard, specialist facilities.

With a strong reputation for our sport-related courses, experienced academics and dedicated facilities, you will benefit from the latest developments in this area.

SOCIAL SCIENCES We are accredited by the National Youth Agency and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to deliver courses which give you sought-after employment skills and meet the Government agenda.

Location

University of Bedfordshire campuses

These codes will appear under the Location column to help you identify at which campus your course of interest is delivered. Some courses (typically foundation degrees) are run at one or more of our partner institutions.

Luton campus

UoB – L

Bedford campus

UoB – B

Aylesbury campus

UoB – A

To apply for courses run at the University of Bedfordshire through UCAS use our institution code B22.

Putteridge Bury campus (Luton)

UoB – P

Milton Keynes campus

Our partner institutions take directs entries, so to apply for these please use the relevant institution code listed right.

Partner institutions Aylesbury College

UCAS tariff

Barnfield College

B09

Bedford College

B23

Central Bedfordshire College

C27

Grantham College

Milton Keynes College

M89

New College Stamford

N33

Tresham College of Further and Higher Education

T70

Most of our courses have standard entry requirements, however in some cases admission onto a course may be considered on an individual basis and this will be highlighted as Contact University (or CU) on the following pages. Visit our website for more information on our entry requirements: unibeds.info/ugm_entryreq Contact University: +44 (0)300 3300 073

UCAS code This column shows the code you should use when applying to the University through UCAS. For some courses, applications should be submitted directly to the University.

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COURSES LIST ART & DESIGN Course

Foundation UCAS Location Professional Practice Year Tariff

Advertising & Branding Design BA (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

Animation BA (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

Animation for Industry BA (Hons)

UoB - L

Art & Design BA (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

Fashion Design BA (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

Fashion Design (Top-up) BA (Hons)

UoB - L

Fine Art BA (Hons)

UoB - L

Graphic Design FD

UoB - L

Graphic Design BA (Hons)

UoB - L

Graphic Design (with placement) BA (Hons)

80-96

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80-96 80-96

Illustration BA (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

Interior Architecture BA (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

UoB - L

80-96

Interior Design & Retail Branding BA (Hons) Photographic Practices BA (Hons) Photography & Video Art BA (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

UoB - L

80-96

UCAS Code W213/N561 N7FY W615/W618 W6FY W616 W201/W208 W1FY W231/W238 W2FY W291 W101/W108 W3FY Y383 W211/W218 W4FY W210 W220/W228 W7FY K120/K218 K1FY W235/W258 W10F W641 W600/W648 P16F

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BUSINESS SCHOOL Course

Foundation UCAS Location Professional Practice Year Tariff

UCAS Code

Webpage

Accounting, Finance & Economics Accounting BA (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

Accounting & Finance BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

Business Economics BA (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

Economics & Finance BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

International Finance & Banking BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

112-120

N420/N403 N5FY N391/N393 N4FY NP85/NP86 N1FY L1N3/L1N4 L1FY N391/N394 N18F

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Business, Management & HRM Business Administration (Top-up) BA (Hons)

UoB - L

Business Management BA (Hons)

UoB - B

Business Management (with placement)* BA (Hons) Business Management with Law BSc (Hons) Business Management FD

UoB - B MK

80-96 Y Y

80-96 48-56

N102 N200/N201 N2FY N203 N1M1/N9FY N200

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BUSINESS SCHOOL Course

Foundation UCAS Location Professional Practice Year Tariff

UCAS Code

Webpage

Business, Management & HRM Business Studies (General Route) BA (Hons)

UoB - L

Business Studies (Finance) BA (Hons)

UoB - L

Business Studies (International) BA (Hons)

UoB - L

Business Studies (Marketing) BA (Hons) Business Studies (Project Management) BA (Hons) Business Studies with Finance* BSc (Hons) Business Studies with Marketing* BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

Human Resource Management BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

Human Resource Management (with placement) BSc (Hons) Human Resources Management with Law* BSc (Hons) International Business BA (Hons) International Business with Marketing* BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

UoB - L UoB - L

N100/N101 N16F N300/N310 112-120 N12F N120/N220 112-120 N14F 112-120 N510/N511 112-120

112-120 N107/N15F 80-96 80-96

80-96

UoB - L

80-96

UoB - B

UoB - L

80-96 80-96

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N516 N515 N600/N601 N07F

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N602/N06F

unibeds.info/UGM19_034

N605 PP34/N17F N121

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Marketing, Tourism & Events Advertising & Marketing Communications BA (Hons) Aviation & Airport Management BSc (Hons) Communication & Reputation Management* BSc (Hons) Event Management BA (Hons) Events Marketing & Management (with placement) BA (Hons) Hospitality & Tourism Management BA (Hons) International Tourism Management BA (Hons) International Tourism with Events Management* BSc (Hons) International Tourism with Hospitality* Management BSc (Hons) Marketing BA (Hons) Marketing with Aviation and Airport Management* BA (Hons) Marketing with Events Management* BSc (Hons) Marketing with Tourism Management* BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

96-112

UoB - L

80-96

N560/N594 N8FY H460/K4FY P215

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UoB - L

80-96

N820/N08F

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80-96

N821/N09F

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UoB - L UoB - L

Y Y

80-96 80-96

N990/N86F N843/N83F

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UoB - L

80-96

N805

unibeds.info/UGM19_045

UoB - L

80-96

N806

unibeds.info/UGM19_046

UoB - L

80-96

N500/N502 N19F

unibeds.info/UGM19_047

UoB - L

96-112

N810

unibeds.info/UGM19_048

UoB - L

96-112

N808

unibeds.info/UGM19_049

UoB - L

96-112

N809

unibeds.info/UGM19_050

Public Relations BA (Hons)

UoB - L

Public Relations in Practice (with placement)* BA (Hons) Travel & Tourism BA (Hons) Travel, Aviation & Tourism Management* BSc (Hons)

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80-96

P212/P17F

unibeds.info/UGM19_052

UoB - L

80-96

N800/N20F

unibeds.info/UGM19_053

UoB - L

P210/P211 P18F

80-96

N807

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With Professional Practice (year in industry) Course offered as a 4 year integrated degree with a Foundation Year *Subject to approval CU â€“ Contact University

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COMPUTER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 18

Course

Foundation UCAS Location Professional Practice Year Tariff

UCAS Code

Webpage

Artificial Intelligence & Robotics BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

GH76/GH78 I4FY

Automotive Engineering* BEng (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

H330/H332 H331

Building Technology FD

UoB - L

48-56

K211

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Building Technology (Top-up) BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

K210

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Business Information Systems BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

Computer Animation & Visual Effects BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96 80-96

GN51/GN58 I2FY G401

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Computer Games Development BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

112-120

G453/I618 I6FY

Computer Networking BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

G420/G428 I1FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_062

Computer Science BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

G400/I108 I7FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_063

Computer Science (with placement) BSc (Hons)

80-96

I102

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unibeds.info/UGM19_064

Computer Science & Robotics BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

GH46/GH48 I3FY

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Computer Science & Software Engineering BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

GG46/GC48 I5FY

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GF44/GF48 112-120 18FY

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Computer Security & Forensics BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

Computer Systems Engineering BEng (Hons)

80-96

H650/H658 I9FY

Computing & Data Science BSc (Hons)

80-96

DS1G/DS18 120F

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Computing & Mathematics BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

G4G1/G5G8 I10F

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Construction Management FD

UoB - L

48-56

K220

unibeds.info/UGM19_071

Construction Management (Top-up) BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

K221

unibeds.info/UGM19_072

Cybersecurity BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

unibeds.info/UGM19_073

H610/H618 112-120 H6FY

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Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)

UoB - L

Information & Data Systems BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

G500/G508 I11F

unibeds.info/UGM19_075

Interactive Digital Technologies BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

M88R/M888 P9FY

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Mathematics & Finance BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

112-120

G102

unibeds.info/UGM19_077

112-120

G101

unibeds.info/UGM19_078

Mathematics & Finance (with placement) BSc (Hons)

H300/H302 H301

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96-120 W240/W241

unibeds.info/UGM19_080

80-96

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Mechanical Engineering* BEng (Hons)

UoB - L

Product Design BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

Quantity Surveying & Value Engineering BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

Software Engineering BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

G600/I338 I12F

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Telecommunications & Network Engineering BEng (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

H641/H648 H7FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_083

80-96

EDUCATION & TEACHING Course

Foundation UCAS Location Professional Practice Year Tariff

Applied Early Years Studies (Top-up) BA (Hons)

UoB - B, MK

Applied Education Studies BA (Hons)

UCAS Code

Webpage

HF32

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UoB - B

unibeds.info/UGM19_085

Applied Special Educational Needs & Disability (Top-up) BA (Hons)

UoB - B, MK

X361

unibeds.info/UGM19_086

Early Childhood Education BA (Hons)

UoB - B

96-120

X311/X308 X1FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_087

Education Studies BA (Hons)

UoB - B

96-120

X301/X328 X3FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_088

Education Studies & English BA (Hons)

UoB - B

80-96

XQ33/XQ38 X2FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_089

Education with Psychology* BA (Hons)

UoB - B

96-120

X312

unibeds.info/UGM19_090

Physical Education (Secondary) (with QTS)** BA (Hons)

UoB - B

104-112

X1C6

unibeds.info/UGM19_091

Post Compulsory Education Certificate in Education

UoB - B

unibeds.info/UGM19_092

Primary Education (with QTS)** BA (Hons)

UoB - B

112-120

X120

unibeds.info/UGM19_093

Special Educational Needs & Disability FD

UoB - B, MK

48-56

X363

unibeds.info/UGM19_094

Special Needs & Inclusive Education BA (Hons)

UoB - B

80-96

X360/X108 X4FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_095

ENGLISH LANGUAGE, LITERATURE & COMMUNICATION Course

Location

Professional Foundation UCAS Practice Year Tariff

UCAS Code

Webpage

English Language & Linguistics BA (Hons)

UoB - B

80-96

Q140/Q148 Q3FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_096

English Language & Literature BA (Hons)

UoB - B

80-96

Q311/Q318 Q4FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_097

English Language & Teaching English as a Foreign Language BA (Hons)

UoB - B

80-96

QX31/X5FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_098

English Literature BA (Hons)

UoB - B

112-120

Q320/Q328 Q5FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_099

English Studies BA (Hons)

UoB - B

80-96

Q310/Q108 Q7FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_100

General English Language courses Pre-sessional full-time

UoB - L

unibeds.info/UGM19_101

General English Language courses Evening & Summer courses

UoB - L

unibeds.info/UGM19_102

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LAW 20

Course

Foundation UCAS Location Professional Practice Year Tariff

UCAS Code

Webpage

Law LLB (Hons)

UoB - L, UoB - B

80-96

M100/M2FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_103

Law with Criminology LLB (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

M1L6/M1FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_104

Law with Psychology LLB (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

M1C8/M3FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_106

LIFE SCIENCES Course

Foundation UCAS Location Professional Practice Year Tariff

UCAS Code

Webpage

Agricultural Science (Top-up) BSc (Hons)

UOB - L

D400

unibeds.info/UGM19_107

Animal Science (Top-up) BSc (Hons)

UOB - L

D301

unibeds.info/UGM19_108

Biochemistry BSc (Hons)

UOB - L

80-96

C700/C708 C7FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_109

Biological Science BSc (Hons)

UOB - L

80-96

C100/C108 C1FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_110

Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

UOB - L

Food & Nutrition Science BSc (Hons)

UOB - L

Forensic Science BSc (Hons)

UOB - L

112-120

BC99

unibeds.info/UGM19_111

80-96

D610/D611

unibeds.info/UGM19_112

80-96

F410/F418 F4FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_113

MEDIA & JOURNALISM Course

Foundation UCAS Location Professional Practice Year Tariff

UCAS Code

Webpage

Broadcast Journalism BA (Hons)

UoB - L

112-120

P503/P508 P5FY

Broadcast Television & Radio BA (Hons)

UoB - L

112-120

P311/P318 P6FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_115

Creative Writing BA (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

W800/W308 W9FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_116

80-96

WP85/WP88 W8FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_117

unibeds.info/UGM19_114

Creative Writing & Journalism BA (Hons)

UoB - L

Film and Television Production BA (Hons)

UoB - L

112-120

P313

unibeds.info/UGM19_118

Film Production BA (Hons)

UoB - L

112-120

W313

unibeds.info/UGM19_119

Journalism BA (Hons) Journalism (with placement) BA (Hons) Journalism, Marketing & Public Relations BA (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

P500/P518 P8FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_120

80-96

P502

unibeds.info/UGM19_121

unibeds.info/UGM19-122

UoB - L

80-96

Magazine Journalism BA (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

Media, Marketing & Public Relations BA (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

Media Communications BA (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

Media Make-up & Character Design FD

UoB - L

48-56

P501/P528 P10F CU P300/P328 P11F W752

unibeds.info/UGM19_123 unibeds.info/UGM19_124 unibeds.info/UGM19_125 unibeds.info/UGM19_126

MEDIA & JOURNALISM Course

Foundation UCAS Location Professional Practice Year Tariff

Media Performance for Film, TV & Theatre BA (Hons)

UoB - L

Media Production BA (Hons)

UoB - L

Media Production (Radio) BA (Hons)

UoB - L

Music Technology BA (Hons)

UoB - L

Radio & Audio BA (Hons)

UoB - L

Sport Journalism BA (Hons)

UoB - L

Television Production BA (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

UCAS Code W430/W478

P310/P398 P14F P312/P338 80-96 P13F W390/W328 80-96 W11F P319 P590/PC18 112-120 C08F W610/H668 112-120 P19F 80-96

Webpage unibeds.info/UGM19_127 unibeds.info/UGM19_128 unibeds.info/UGM19_129 unibeds.info/UGM19_130 unibeds.info/UGM19_131 unibeds.info/UGM19_132 unibeds.info/UGM19_133

NURSING, MIDWIFERY & HEALTH Course

Foundation UCAS Location Professional Practice Year Tariff

Continued Professional Development (CPD)

UoB - L UoB - A

Healthcare Practice (Top-up) BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code

Webpage

unibeds.info/UGM19_134

UoB - L

unibeds.info/UGM19_135

Healthcare Practice FD

UoB - L

unibeds.info/UGM19_136

Midwifery: Registered Midwife (2nd Registration) BSc (Hons)

UoB - L UoB - A

unibeds.info/UGM19_137

Midwifery: Registered Midwife (3rd Registration) BSc (Hons)

UoB - A

112-120

B711

unibeds.info/UGM19_138

Nursing Associate FD

UoB - A

unibeds.info/UGM19_139

Nursing Studies (Top-up) BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

unibeds.info/UGM19_140

Nursing with Registered Nurse: Adult BSc (Hons)

UoB - A

112-120

B740

unibeds.info/UGM19_141

Nursing with Registered Nurse: Child BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

112-120

B730

unibeds.info/UGM19_142

Nursing with Registered Nurse: Mental Health BSc (Hons)

UoB - A

112-120

B760

unibeds.info/UGM19_143

Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

112-120

B701

unibeds.info/UGM19_144

Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

112-120

7V3R

unibeds.info/UGM19_145

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PERFORMING ARTS 22

Course Acting BA (Hons)

Foundation UCAS Location Professional Practice Year Tariff UoB - B

80-96

UCAS Code

Webpage

W411/W412

unibeds.info/UGM19_146

W590/W599 112-120 W5FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_147

Dance & Professional Practice BA (Hons)

UoB - B

English & Theatre Studies BA (Hons)

UoB - B

80-96

WQ43/Q6FY WQ48

unibeds.info/UGM19_148

Performing Arts BA (Hons)

UoB - B

80-96

W403/W488 W12F

unibeds.info/UGM19_149

Technical Theatre & Stage Management FD

UoB - B

Theatre & Professional Practice BA (Hons)

UoB - B

48-56 Y

80-96

W453 W491/W498 W14F

unibeds.info/UGM19_150 unibeds.info/UGM19_151

PSYCHOLOGY Course Applied Psychology BSc (Hons)

Foundation UCAS Location Professional Practice Year Tariff UoB - L

Health Psychology BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

Psychological Studies (Top-up) BA (Hons)

UoB - L

Y Y

UCAS Code

Webpage

80-96

C810/C81F

unibeds.info/UGM19_152

80-96

C841/C842 C8FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_153

unibeds.info/UGM19_154

Psychology BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

C800/C808 112-120 C11F

Psychology & Criminal Behaviour BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

112-120

Psychology & Criminal Behaviour (Top-up) BA (Hons)

UoB - L, MK

Psychology & Criminology BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

112-120

CM89/CM88 C80F

unibeds.info/UGM19_158

Psychology, Counselling & Therapies BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

CB89/CB88 C9FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_159

unibeds.info/UGM19_155

CL83/CL88 C10F

unibeds.info/UGM19_156

unibeds.info/UGM19_157

SOCIAL SCIENCES Course

Foundation UCAS Location Professional Practice Year Tariff

UCAS Code

Webpage

Child & Adolescent Studies BA (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

L550/L558 L5FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_160

Criminology BA (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

M931/M938 L4FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_161

Criminology & Sociology BA (Hons)

UoB - L

96-120

ML23/ML28 L3FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_162

Health & Social Care BA (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

L590/L598 L2FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_163

Policing & Criminal Investigation BA (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

L700

unibeds.info/UGM19_164

Professional Social Work Practice BSc (Hons)

96-120

unibeds.info/UGM19_165

Social Studies BA (Hons)

UoB - L

L310/LL31 L9FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_166

SOCIAL SCIENCES Course Social Work BSc (Hons)

Foundation UCAS Location Professional Practice Year Tariff UoB - L

112-120

Sociology BA (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

Youth & Community Work BA (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

UCAS Code

Webpage

L501

unibeds.info/UGM19_167

L300/L308 L8FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_168

L592

unibeds.info/UGM19_169

UCAS Code

Webpage

SPORT SCIENCE & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Course

Foundation UCAS Location Professional Practice Year Tariff

Applied Personal Training & Specialist Exercise Instruction (Top-up) BSc (Hons)

UoB - B

C603

unibeds.info/UGM19_170

Applied Sport & Physical Education (Topup) BSc (Hons)

UoB - B

C609

unibeds.info/UGM19_171

Applied Sport Development & Management (Top-up) BA (Hons)

UoB - B

5620

unibeds.info/UGM19_172

Applied Sport Science & Coaching (Top-up) BSc (Hons)

UoB - B

C610

unibeds.info/UGM19_173

Clinincal Exercise Therapy* BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

C616

unibeds.info/UGM19_174

Football Studies BA (Hons)

UoB - B

80-96

NXF1/NXF2 C6FY

Health, Nutrition & Exercise BSc (Hons)

UoB - B

96-120

BC46/BC47 CCFY

Occupational Therapy* BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

C650

unibeds.info/UGM19_177

Physiotherapy* BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

unibeds.info/UGM19_178

Sport & Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

UoB - B

unibeds.info/UGM19_175 unibeds.info/UGM19_176

C600/C605 112-120 C07F

unibeds.info/UGM19_179 unibeds.info/UGM19_180a

Sport & Physical Education BA (Hons)

UoB - B

C601/C606 112-120 C12F

Sport & Physical Education BSc (Hons)

UoB - B

112-120

C607/C608 C09F

unibeds.info/UGM19_180b

Sport Development & Management BA (Hons)

UoB - B

80-96

5C2C/5C3C C06F

unibeds.info/UGM19_181

Sports Rehabilitation & Training* BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

C630

unibeds.info/UGM19_182

Sport Science & Coaching BSc (Hons)

UoB - B

88-104

CX61/CX62 C13F

Sport Science & Personal Training BSc (Hons)

UoB - B

80-96

C613/C614 C0FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_184

Sports Studies BA (Hons)

UoB - B

80-96

C612/C615 C14F

unibeds.info/UGM19_185

Sports Therapy BSc (Hons)

UoB - L

80-96

CB63/CB68 C15F

unibeds.info/UGM19_186

Strength & Conditioning BSc (Hons)

UoB - B

96-112

4J56/C602 H1FY

unibeds.info/UGM19_187

unibeds.info/UGM19_183

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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.

We are an inclusive University that takes pride in enabling you, whatever your circumstances, to pursue new possibilities. Each course has its own entry requirements; for details see our course listings on page 16 - 23, and our website: unibeds.info/entryreqs19

We consider a wide range of qualifications for entry â€“ not just those on the UCAS tariff. We will treat you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application.

YOUR GUIDE TO QUALIFICATIONS GCE & VCE AS Level

GCE & VCE A Level

Tariff

BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma

168

D*D*D*

160

D*D*D

152

D*DD

144

DDD

128

DDM

112

DMM

104

MMP

MPP

PPP

20 E

10 8

D*D

BTEC (QCF) Cetificate

D*D*

MMM

BTEC (QCF) Subsidiary Diploma

BTEC (QCF) Diploma

HOW TO APPLY

To ensure your application process runs smoothly we have put together this simple, step-by-step guide to help you. 1. CHOOSE YOUR UNIVERSITY AND COURSE March – November 2018 Do as much research as possible – search for courses on UCAS, send off for prospectuses, check online, look at course entry requirements and attend Higher Education Fairs and Open Days. For a list of our upcoming Open Days, see page 5 or visit: unibeds.info/apply_open

2. APPLY ONLINE THROUGH UCAS September 2018 onwards Done your research? Ready to fill in your application form? Then go to: www.ucas.com and choose up to five universities. For help with filling out your application form visit: unibeds.info/apply_appform

3. RECEIVE DECISIONS January 2019 onwards You may receive Unconditional offers if you have already met the criteria for your chosen course, or Conditional offers (on the condition that you meet the criteria required) from the universities you have applied to. The earlier you send in your applications, the more likely it is that you will receive your decision earlier.

4. SORT OUT YOUR FINANCES March 2019 onwards There is a lot of financial support available so don’t delay making your application at: www.gov.uk/student-finance. For information on the generous financial support we offer at Bedfordshire, visit: unibeds.info/apply_finance

5. CHOOSE YOUR FINAL TWO UNIVERSITIES April – June 2019 Now it’s time to make a Firm and Insurance choice – your firm choice should be the institution where you want to go, and your insurance choice is your second choice, in case you don’t meet the requirements of your firm choice.

6. APPLY FOR ACCOMMODATION April – August 2019 Once you have decided which university you want to go to, you can apply for a place in student halls or private housing. At Bedfordshire we guarantee a place in our student accommodation for all first year students. For more information visit: unibeds.info/apply_accomm or see page 27.

7. EXAM RESULTS July – August 2019 Time to receive your exam results and to see if your place is confirmed by your firm choice (if you’ve met all the conditions of this choice), or insurance choice, via UCAS Track online. If you haven’t met all the conditions of your firm or insurance choice, don’t worry there are other options available through Clearing. Call our Admissions team for advice on: +44 (0)300 3300 073.

8. Arriving at university September 2019 Once you’ve secured your place, you can begin planning for the exciting, new, life-changing experience of starting university. You’ll need to consider finance and accommodation if you haven’t done so already, plus travel, books, bedding and most importantly, your induction and registration dates. Universities should send you all this information as soon as your place is confirmed.

Check out the Handy Hints section on our website for some useful tips. Visit: unibeds.info/apply_hints

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FEES AND FINANCE Get at least £450* in financial support from our Welcome Package when you join the University of Bedfordshire. Tuition fees The 2018 fee for full-time undergraduate courses is £9,250 per year. 2019 fees will be published on our website. For the most up-to-date information, visit: unibeds.info/ugm_tuition

Government funding Support includes: n

Tuition fee loan

Student maintenance loan

WELCOME PACKAGE Our Welcome Package is one of the most flexible support packages of all British Universities. This package gives you choice about how you choose to spend your money; whether it be on identified additional course costs, extra-curricular activities on campus or as a deposit towards a Go Global trip. Find out more, visit: unibeds.info/ugm_welcome

To find out more, and for details on how to apply, visit: unibeds.info/ugm_govfunding

Scholarships and bursaries The University offers a range of generous financial packages to support you throughout your studies, and the best bit is you don’t have to pay it back: n

Welcome package – worth £450

Sports Scholarships – worth up to £1,000

Foundation Year Bursary – worth £500

For more information on the range of scholarships and bursaries available, including full eligibility criteria, visit: unibeds.info/ugm_sandb

*The Welcome Package could be made up of cash, credit on Your Beds Money Card, and library print credit. For eligibility criteria, please visit our website. Disclaimer: Fees and funding information is based on 2018 entry. For the most up-to-date information for 2019 entry, please visit our website.

ACCOMMODATION Enjoy a safe, secure and friendly home from home in our fabulous range of University accommodation. We guarantee accommodation to all new students University isn’t just about studying – it’s also about lifestyle, so deciding where to live is important. Our accommodation offers you more than just a room, and our friendly accommodation team is on hand to assist you in many ways; from greeting you and making you feel welcome, to planning social events and activities throughout the year. There is always something to do and plenty of ways to meet new people whilst living in halls. There is a wide range of accommodation on offer here at the University; all on, or close by, to our Bedford and Luton campuses. Both of the towns’ thriving social scenes and local amenities are on your doorstep, with local and national transport links close by. We have more than 2,000 rooms, including en-suite flats, and the majority of study rooms are grouped in three, four and five bedroom flats with fitted kitchens, modern furniture and social spaces. To find out more, visit: unibeds.info/ugm19accommodation

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