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HOW TO APPLY We are here to help you through every stage of the process to make sure your application runs as smoothly as possible. Check out our Handy Hints section on our website for some useful tips including: • Where and what to study • Completing your UCAS application form online • Writing your personal statement • References • Application deadlines Visit: unibeds.info/ug20_hints
Using this prospectus If you would like to apply to the University of Bedfordshire, take a look through the contents at the front of this prospectus. Within each colour coded subject area, you will find the individual courses listed alphabetically. Pick your course (or courses) of interest and you are ready to begin your application. For course details, you can also search via the course finder on our website. Visit: unibeds.info/ug20_courses
Applying online For all full-time higher education courses at universities and colleges in the UK starting in September, students must apply online at: www.ucas.com. There are two types of applicants: students at a school or college registered with UCAS, and independent applicants. UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE UCAS CODE: B22
study@beds.ac.uk (UK/EU)
School and college applicants All UK schools and colleges (plus a small number of overseas establishments) are registered with UCAS, which manages student applications. • If you are a student at a school or college, you will need to fill in an online application and submit it to your teacher or careers adviser, who can offer advice about the form and your choices • After checking your details and adding the academic reference, your school or college will submit the application online to UCAS • Payment to UCAS must be made online by credit or debit card – your school or college will advise you on how and when to do this
Independent applicants Applicants who are not at a school or college in the UK can apply online independently through UCAS. Do bear in mind that you are responsible for paying the correct fee, nominating a suitable referee and submitting the application online to UCAS. When you have provided the contact details of a referee, UCAS will send a request via email to the referee asking them to complete and submit a reference through the UCAS website.
international@beds.ac.uk (International)
Applications without a reference or with a reference provided by the applicant will not be accepted. When applying as an independent applicant make sure you consider the UCAS application deadlines listed on the UCAS website. Visit: www.ucas.com Your application will not be sent to your chosen institutions until the reference is received by UCAS, so ensure you leave enough time before the application deadlines for your referee to complete the form. If you are an independent applicant living in the UK UCAS offers help and advice for those returning to study. For EU or international applicants advice is available from British Council offices and other centres, such as your school or college.
Part-time study For applicants wishing to apply for a part-time course, please download the appropriate application form from our website: Visit: unibeds.info/ug20_parttime
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) If you are an independent applicant, you may already have completed some form of study at another institution and