Undergraduate Welcome Guide 2021

WELCOME GUIDE

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS 2021

CONTENTS

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Your to do list

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Your first week

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Get to know us

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Student support

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Learning at Beds

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Students' Union

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Entertainment

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More than a degree

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Building skills for your future career

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Fantastic facilities

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Your library

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Fees and finance

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Accommodation

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Campus maps

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What to do before you arrive: Apply for your student loan, if applicable, at: www.gov.uk/student-finance

Make sure you’ve arranged and paid for your accommodation, if applicable

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Complete Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and health check (healthcare and teaching students only)

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Send details of your second referee (healthcare students only)

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Find out how the library supports your study at: lrweb.beds.ac.uk See what support and advice the Student Information Desk (SiD) offers at: beds.ac.uk/sid

Visit your welcome portal at: welcome.beds.ac.uk If you require additional support visit: beds.ac.uk/disability Find your reading lists at: readinglists.beds.ac.uk Download the MyBedsLife app from the Apple app store or Google Play Store

Make sure you have the following documents available in electronic format before you start your online registration. You may be asked to upload them as part of your registration.

• A passport style photo in one of the following formats: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .tiff and file size less than 2MB • Access to your Offer letter • Passport/Visa • Qualifications/certificate • Student Loan and the CRN (Customer Reference Number) /finance documents/ method to pay remain-  ing fees • DBS and health check (healthcare and teaching students only) Please note: Registration will be fully remote and supported online. Some professional courses such as nursing, teaching and social work will be expected to show original documents at on campus appointments. Please look out for an email from noreply@beds.ac.uk with further instructions..

Arriving on campus: Visit our halls of residence and pick up your accommodation keys, if applicable Visit the library to familiarise yourself with its wide range of resources and facilities

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Access BREO - log in at: pwd.beds.ac.uk to change your password. Once you’ve done this you will be able to access BREO anytime at: breo.beds.ac.uk/webapps/login

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Get your individual timetable at: welcome.beds.ac.uk

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Attend Welcome events and activities during your first few weeks. For more information visit: welcome.beds.ac.uk

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If you require any letters or support, contact the Student Information Desk (SiD) sid@beds.ac.uk

 Once you have registered, sign in to the MyBedsLife app to access your personalised student dashboard  Check out what your membership to Beds SU (your Students’ Union) has to offer at: www.bedssu.co.uk 

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YOUR FIRST WEEK Welcome to the University of Bedfordshire. We want to make sure your transition into life at Bedfordshire is as easy as possible, and we understand that your first few weeks may seem a little daunting and scary, but it will also be fun and life-changing.

We aim to have a combination of face-to-face and online activities to help you settle in and to get to know your fellow students and your lecturers. Our events are designed to assist you with integration into life at Bedfordshire and to support you with making new friends.

You are actively encouraged to take part in the academic welcome and induction events on campus to give you the best possible start to your university journey and life at Bedfordshire. When you arrive on campus during your first week there will be support staff on hand to help you find your way around.

For a list of events, activities and presentations visit: welcome.beds.ac.uk

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GET TO KNOW US Your first few weeks at university may seem a little daunting, with lots of new people to meet, and things to learn. Here’s some words of wisdom from some of our current students.

Laura Tamara, SU Co-President

Quadri Yusuf, SU Co-President

What are your words of wisdom for new, firstyear students?

Find your balance. Work hard on your studies and utilise the learning facilities. Also enjoy opportunities to socialise and have fun on campus. Engage, connect and have fun.

What are your words of wisdom for new, firstyear students?

The key to success is consistency and never underestimate the power of networking.

Dominika Kalinowska, Psychology BSc (Hons) What is your favourite memory from your first year at university?

Definitely the amount of people I met from around the world. I come from a small town in Poland so wasn’t used to this - but at Bedfordshire I have met people from everywhere and learnt about their cultures, food, traditions and language.

What is your favourite thing about the University?

There’s so much to get involved in; volunteering, workshops, talks and lectures.

It’s also given me a lot of independence and freedom.

Jeremiah Morgan, English Language and TEFL BA (Hons) What is your favourite thing about the University?

The lecturers. Though not all topics have been easy, the level of dedication that the lecturers provide is second-to-none. I would directly equate my high university performance to the teachings and assistance of all my lecturers.

What are your words of wisdom for new, first-year students?

Relax. There is plenty of time to grow and develop as an undergraduate. There’s also a lot of help and support available around the University.

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STUDENT SUPPORT Throughout your degree you’ll have access to our Student Support team, offering you practical and confidential advice and support.

Student Information Desk (SiD) Located on every campus, our Student Information Desks act as your gateway to all student services at Bedfordshire. You can also access SiD online 24/7 to update and log enquiries, or search our FAQ’s.

For more information visit: beds.ac.uk/sid

Student money advice Our money advice team are available to provide you with general advice on budgeting, and direct you to alternative sources of funding that may be available.

Community and faith All students are welcome to join our exciting programme of activities or access our confidential, personal and spiritual support - whether you are a person of faith or not.

Student Engagement and Mitigation (SEAM) Our advisers can provide confidential and impartial advice on academic, personal and health issues, and can support you if you have any extenuating circumstances throughout your studies.

University Police Liaison The University’s Police Liaison Officer provides crime prevention and safety advice, as well as promoting volunteering and employment opportunities within the police force.

Disability support Our disability support team can assist you if you are affected by a disability, a long-term medical condition, or a specific learning disability.

International support We have a dedicated International Office based at our Luton campus, which offers support to all of our international students, across all of our campuses.

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

Registering with a doctor’s surgery You will need to register with a local doctor when you join us; we recommend you do this during your induction week.

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

For more information about any of our support services visit: www.beds.ac.uk/studentsupport

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LEARNING AT BEDS The first few weeks of your time at the University of Bedfordshire might feel overwhelming and complex. To support you with settling in as a student at the University, every course will have an academic induction programme with an accompanying set of resources and activities on the University website.

It is important you attend these sessions to get orientated and inducted into all the academic aspects of your course and learning journey.

All students at the University of Bedfordshire are asked to participate actively in personalised and realistic learning that is: • Meaningful – you will see personal, social, professional, intellectual and practical relevance in the curriculum • Active – you will be actively engaged in the learning process • Challenging – your existing ideas, knowledge and assumptions will be challenged through opportunities for creative and enjoyable learning • Reflective – you will have structured opportunities for reflection within a process of development that will encourage you to internalise your experiences and make connections across boundaries • Collaborative – you will learn with and through your peers, tutors and others, face-to-face and online, creating and sustaining a learning community • Co-created – you will have the opportunity to influence aspects of the teaching and assessment you experience • Employment focused - your learning here will also have a cutting-edge focus on your future employment ambitions. This will require you to engage with employment-focused opportunities, to reflect on your skills and experiences, and consider their relevance to the world of work

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Your learning environment Your learning won’t solely take place face-to-face in a classroom; you may also be asked to engage in learning digitally, in a workplace and independently.

On campus This is the learning you will complete face-to-face. Of course, this will happen in lecture halls and seminar rooms with lecturers but you will learn from a range of different individuals, all over the campus. Tutors from the library, study hub or career service may come into your classes and co-deliver sessions on academic skills, information literacy or career development.

You will also learn from your peers in the cafeterias, libraries and even the gym. The campus is a learning environment and so learning is everywhere.

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) or BREO Your BREO sites will contain activities and resources you should engage with to drive your learning forward; it is also the hub for any distance learning you may be required to do.

In work practice or off campus Because of our focus on employability, many of you will have placement opportunities or off-campus experiences embedded into your course. This could range from a year’s placement in a local hospital to a field trip to a construction site. The important thing to remember is that this is all part of your learning experience.

Independently At a higher-education level of study, you will be required to work independently. This will mean completing reading and research on your own so your preparation skills will be put to the test. It is through engaging with independent study, and demonstrating your engagement through the assessment process, that students achieve higher grades, so keep that in mind!

STUDENTS’ UNION Beds SU is here to help every student at the University of Bedfordshire get the most out of their university experience. On accepting an offer to study at the University, students automatically become members of Beds SU, which offers a great range of services and entertainment. From championing students’ opinions, offering advice, social spaces and supporting societies, Beds SU aims to empower every student to achieve their full potential, as well as provide a great student experience along the way.

Get Involved Students can get involved in a whole range of events and activities whilst at university, from joining one of the unions many societies, to getting involved in volunteering opportunities. Beds SU has a huge range of faith, academic, cultural and recreational societies aimed at helping you meet like-minded people and life-long friends, whilst enjoying extra-curricular activities. Volunteering is a great way to build valuable skills whilst giving something back to the community. There are plenty of ways you can get involved in volunteering at the SU, from representing your university community to hosting fundraising events.

Entertainment The Metro Bar and Kitchen in Luton and The Hub in Bedford offer students a social space be it in between lectures as well as a host of evening events.

Both serve food and drink, alongside a diverse events programme including film nights, quizzes, club nights, topical and skills workshops and talks and a range of society run events throughout the year. Alongside a host of physical events Beds SU offers a variety of online and on-demand activities that flex around your commitments and ensure wherever you are based you can get involved.

Advice and Support Beds SU provides all students with access to free, confidential, and impartial advice and support on all aspects of university life including finance, housing issues, representation, safety and welfare. Student life can be challenging at times and that’s why Beds SU has a friendly, dedicated team at hand to offer individual support when it’s needed.

Student Voice Beds SU is run by its members (the students of the University of Bedfordshire), who are at the heart of the work Beds SU do. The Union ensures that student views and feedback are championed at all levels, whether that is through the academic representative system, speaking to the Executive Officers either by contacting them directly or posing questions at Union Parliament sessions, to offering students the opportunity to elect their representatives via the annual student elections.

Find out more about Beds SU visit www.bedssu.co.uk

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ENTERTAINMENT With the help of our Students’ Union (Beds SU) as well as offering a comfortable, relaxed space to we have lots of exciting things going on in and simply take a break and socialise with friends. around our campuses to make your experience at Bedfordshire a great one.

The Metro Bar and Kitchen, Luton campus By day the Metro Bar and Kitchen proudly serves Beds SU offers all students a range of activities Starbucks coffee along with a range of other and events to suit our diverse student community, beverages, sandwiches, paninis and snacks. It’s a ensuring students have the opportunity to meet great space for socialising with friends, catching like-minded others or experience new activities up on some course work or taking a well-deserved and interests. From day-time social and speaker sessions to themed nights in one of our venues, and lunch break with a game of table tennis. By night the venue becomes the place to be with events such nights out in the local town, to activities hosted by as quizzes and various themed club nights. Try our one of our many clubs and societies, as well as a delicious range of food, from great ‘Grab and Go’ host of virtual and on-demand events that ensure wherever you are based you can get involved, there options to freshly made pizzas served throughout the day. really is something for everyone.

Beds SU venues Beds SU is the proud owner of two multi-functional venues in Luton and Bedford. These venues will play host to a variety of events throughout the year,

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The Hub, Bedford campus During the day The Hub is the place to go to take a break, play a little pool and socialise with your friends. In the evening the venue opens its doors to

host a range of events including club nights, quizzes and comedy nights. Freshly made pizzas are also available every evening during the week.

Out on the town Beds SU has longstanding relationships with a number of local venues and facilities to offer you the best deals on a range of activities and events from trampoline parks and bowling alleys, to club nights in the best venues in the area.

Welcome Week During Welcome Week Beds SU aims to help you settle in to university life, by making you aware of what Beds SU, the University, and the local area has to offer. For full details on the activities and events taking place during your first few weeks at the University visit: www.bedssu.co.uk Societies On top of all the activities and events offered directly by Beds SU, we also have a diverse range of student-led societies that organise a whole host of activities and events. Why not get involved by joining a society, or even setting up one of your own.

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GET MORE THAN A DEGREE It’s a competitive world out there; that’s why we offer a wide range of events and activities to enable you to develop key skills and experiences that will help you to stand out from the crowd and differentiate you from other graduates.

Meet like-minded people Clubs and societies are a great way to meet like-minded people, and get involved in a range of fun and exciting activities - and maybe even try something new!

At the University of Bedfordshire we have a wide range of faith, academic, cultural and recreational societies for you to get involved in. And if sport is more your thing we have over 40 sports teams competing in the British University and Colleges Sports (BUCS) leagues.

Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) PAL sessions are weekly sessions for first-year students, run by second- and third-years. Being a PAL leader enables you to develop many transferable skills including communication, presentation and organisation to name just a few!

Become a Course Representative As a Course of Faculty Representative you’ll act as the voice for your fellow students, and help to raise and solve any issues on behalf of your classmates.

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As a Student Representative you’ll receive full training from the Students’ Union.

Connections to industry We work with lots of national and international organisations to enable you to take part in masterclasses and industry talks, external competitions and live briefs, developing your industry knowledge and experience, and building your industry network.

Enhance your employability We offer a range of employability units which you can study alongside your degree to further enhance your career prospects, and develop transferable skills which you can use in the work place. Build your confidence with our public speaking unit, or discover the skills needed to become a freelancer.

You could also learn a new language, or gain the skills needed to become an entrepreneur, and much more.

Gain industry experience Many of our courses provide you with the opportunity to gain industry experience alongside your studies. Law students are able to volunteer with the Law Clinic and Refugee Legal Assistance Project, whilst students within the School of Art and Design can gain experience at Guildford Street Press, to name just a few.

Volunteer your time At the University of Bedfordshire we’re committed to contributing to the development of civic and public life through involving students and staff in volunteering programmes. We offer a range of ways for students to get involved in volunteering, from one-off events to regular and long-term commitments.

Take over the airwaves Radio LaB is the University’s very own community radio station, broadcasting throughout Luton and Bedfordshire. You can get involved in presenting and producing your own shows on a subject that interests you. Listen online at: radiolab.beds.ac.uk Free Get Active Programme If you’re interested in sport, but don’t want to compete, our Get Active programme is for you.

Access a wide range of weekly sessions across our Luton and Bedford campuses including Archery, Boxercise, Tennis, Yoga and Zumba. There’s also one off-taster sessions throughout the year where you can try activities like horse riding and skiing.

Our Luton and Bedford campuses also benefit from our Aspire gyms, which offer a range of affordable and flexible membership options. Both gyms feature a selection of cardiovascular equipment and free weights, and Bedford also benefits from a strength and conditioning room.

For more information, and to find out what else is available at the University of Bedfordshire, visit: www.beds.ac.uk/morethanadegree

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BUILDING SKILLS FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER We provide you with the support you need, alongside a range of opportunities to help you stand out from the crowd, and ensure that you are ready to enter the world of work when you graduate.

Our award-winning careers and employability service The University’s Careers and Employability Service will unlock your potential and enable you to manage your future career by providing you with professional, high-quality information, advice and guidance including: • Specialist employability advisers • Access to a wealth of careers information and resources online • Help with securing professional practice years, internships, part-time jobs and volunteering opportunities • Employment-related events, competitions and careers fairs • Coaching on CV writing, interview skills and assessment centres

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Placements for all* Most of our courses offer you the opportunity to undertake a professional practice year in an organisation of your choice. This is an exciting opportunity that helps you apply your learning to the work place and puts you on the first step to your future career.

We also offer courses at our Milton Keynes campus, which offer a 12-week industry placement sourced by the University. *T&Cs apply. Open to UK students only.

Excludes Nursing, Education and Social Work courses.

Global network Our links with numerous organisations around the world provide you with unique opportunities to gain valuable experience and create your own global network of industry contacts. International businesses such as Nestle and Volkswagen have given our students real-world company briefs to work on as part of their studies.

Just a few of the other organisations we have connections with include: BBC, Bugatti Automobiles, Hilton London, London Media Group, Luton Town Football Club, Machins, Paris House Restaurant, Premier Inn, Sage, Saracens, Save the Children, Sports Therapy UK and TUI Travel PLC. Professional accreditations Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies which gives you a career advantage from day one. Just a few of the professional bodies that accredit our degrees are: Association of Certified Chartered Accountants, British Computer Society, British Council, British Psychological Society, Chartered Institute of Marketing, Chartered Management Institute, General Social Care Council, Institute of Biomedical Science, Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC), National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP), National Youth Agency, Association for Nutrition, Register of Exercise Professionals and The Broadcast Journalism Training Council.

Many professional bodies offer free or reduced memberships for students so you can begin to build your network and keep up-to-date with industryspecific news.

Employability units We offer you the opportunity to take twelve credit-bearing units based around the theme of employability that will enhance your career prospects, develop transferable skills, and earn you extra credits in the process. Lasting between five and six weeks, the units aim to increase your knowledge and understanding of key skills that employers are searching for, helping you to stand apart from other graduates.

For more information visit: www.beds.ac.uk/careers

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FANTASTIC FACILITIES At the University of Bedfordshire we’re continuously investing and developing social and learning spaces to ensure that we’re providing the best facilities to support you throughout your studies.

• Our on-campus gym, Aspire, offering a range of flexible membership options

In 2019 our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) building opened at our Luton campus featuring: • Modern engineering labs and three specialist Luton campus • Specialist Art and Design building, Alexon House research labs • A modern imaging suite which houses confocal • Campus Centre, housing all student services and fluorescence microscopes under one roof • Dedicated space for histopathology and • En-suite accommodation, Fitzroy and Wenlock Court offering 852 fully-furnished study bedrooms mammalian cell culture • Robotic equipment including humanoid robots, and studios • Multi-purpose Business Pods and Law Moot Court robotic arms and wheeled robotic platforms in our Business School • Nursing simulation suites, contemporary skills labs and medical training mannequins

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Bedford campus • Purpose-built, three-storey building, Gateway, featuring everything a student could need under one roof • Our Campus Centre whist is home to a 280-seat theatre, as well as a smaller 80-seat theatre • A Physical Education and Sports Science Centre, used to train athletes in the 2012 Olympics • En-suite accommodation at Polhill Park, offering 517 fully-furnished study bedrooms and studios • Nursing simulation suites, contemporary skills labs and medical training mannequins • Our on-campus gym, Aspire, offering a range of flexible membership options Aylesbury Our Aylesbury campus is equipped for our nursing and midwifery students. Based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, our students learn in a modern and vibrant environment suited for today’s vocational approach to teaching.

Milton Keynes Our Milton Keynes campus houses an array of modern teaching facilities including high-specification teaching rooms with top-quality audio-visual and IT equipment, a special purpose electronics and telecommunications laboratory and a large, general purpose computer lab, giving IT students hands-on experience.

For more information about the facilities available at any of our campuses visit: www.beds.ac.uk/about-us/campuses

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YOUR LIBRARY

Our students have fantastic multi-media study resources at their fingertips in our cutting-edge, well-equipped libraries.

Our library resources Our extensive, sector-leading, digital library is available from most devices with internet access whether you are on campus or not.

Explore the full range of print and online books, journals, articles, databases, exam papers and dissertations with DISCOVER - the online single search tool that searches most electronic resources and the library catalogue in one go. It saves time by showing what’s available to read online, what’s on the shelves, and how to reserve items from another campus.

To help with study needs we offer induction loops, height-adjustable tables, flat-screen monitors, keyboards for visually impaired users and Keyboard Pro software for developing typing skills.

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The seven-storey library at the Luton campus has dedicated silent areas, breakout spaces and pods to facilitate group work, a cafe, and state-of-the-art IT and AV equipment.

There are also Libraries at Bedford, Aylesbury and Milton Keynes providing study spaces, ICT, Customer Services Assistance on using the library, and Study Hub support.

The library is not just a repository of books and study resources; it’s also an important partner in research and in teaching, working towards equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to achieve academically, and to maximise your future employability. That’s why our library service is open when you need it, to support your learning and academic life whilst at Bedfordshire.

For more information visit: lrweb.beds.ac.uk/library

Study Hub The Study Hub, based within our library facilities, consists of three teams of specialists who offer a wide range of support and learning activities which will help you to develop your academic skills and improve your assignment writing techniques; leading to better grades and enhanced employability. These sessions either online or in person at the Drop Ins are available throughout the year and are completely free and open to all of our students.

Study Hub Online As well as using the drop-in service, there's a wide range of learning resources on the A-Z Study Hub resources page.

you with your research and/or assignments as well as provide advice on topics such as plagiarism.

Computer Skills Trainers (CST) The CST team can help you with using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel or PowerPoint in your studies.

They provide help guides, training workshops, help guides and individual or group support depending on your needs.

Professional and Academic Development (PAD) The PAD team are here to help you enhance your writing, maths and study skills. They provide regular drop-in sessions across our campuses so you can easily access the team when you are working on an assignment or following up your assessment feedback.

Academic Liaison Librarians (ALLs) ALLs work with each faculty within the University to For more information about upcoming workshops, ensure that the resources you need for your course are available and easily accessible to you. They can drop-in sessions and 1-to-1 appointments visit: show you, both individually and within small groups, lrweb.beds.ac.uk/studyhub-library how to search for the resources you need to help

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FEES AND FINANCE Here at the University of Bedfordshire we try to make financing your studies as simple and affordable as possible.

Tuition fee loan If you are a UK student you can apply for a tuition fee loan through Student Finance England.

That’s why we offer a number or scholarships and bursaries to support you throughout your time with us. There’s also a range of student finance and loans available.

Part-time students who are studying a first degree are also able to apply for a tuition fee loan, providing they complete a minimum of 25 per cent of the full-time course content each year.

Student maintenance loan Course tuition fees The 2021/22 fee for full-time undergraduate courses UK students can apply for the Student Maintenance Loan online. is £9,250 per year (UK students only). For the most up-to-date information please visit our website.

The amount of maintenance loan you receive will Additional course costs depend partly upon your household income. All UK When considering university it’s important to be students on a full-time undergraduate course will be aware of all of the costs; from tuition fees, to eligible for 47 per cent of the maintenance loan that accommodation, to living costs. However, it’s also is not income-assessed. The remaining 53 per cent important to remember the other costs you may is income assessed. incur during your studies such as books, study resources and equipment. To find out more about The maintenance loan is also available to new, partcourse costs please see our course information time students. The amount of loan available will online. depend on the intensity of your studies.

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Scholarships and bursaries Here at the University of Bedfordshire we offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to support your studies - that’s money that you don’t pay back.

• Bursary - worth £1,500 over three years • Merit Scholarship - worth £2,400 over three Please note: The application is different for students years • Foundation Year Bursary - worth £2,000 over on teacher training, social work and healthcare four years courses.

• Care Leavers’ Bursary - worth £3,000 in year one, and £1,350 in years two and three Repaying your loans • Sports Scholarships - worth up to £1,950 You do not have to start repaying your loan until • Disabled Students’ Allowance - dependent on you have graduated, meaning you will not have to pay back a penny whilst you are studying. You start individual needs • Access to Learning Fund - if you experience repayments the tax year after you have graduated, any unexpected financial difficulty whilst at and only if you are earning more than £27,295 per year. These repayments are deducted automatically university you may be able to receive financial aid from your salary, so you will not need to worry about For full eligibility criteria and details on how to sorting it out for yourself. Your repayments will be apply visit: unibeds.info/WG_Finance nine per cent of anything you earn over £27,295 this is not the same as nine per cent of your total income.

Applying for Student Finance It is best to apply for student finance as soon as you have selected your first choice university with UCAS. That way you should receive your financial support at the start of term.

If you decide to undertake a postgraduate degree, travel, do voluntary work, or start a job which pays less than £27,295 per year payments will be suspended. All outstanding repayments will be written off after 30 years.

For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/student-finance

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ACCOMMODATION Enjoy a safe, secure and friendly home away from home in our fabulous range of University accommodation.

Bedford accommodation Students at the Bedford campus have the option of living at Polhill Park, or our more budget conscious Student Village, both of which are located on campus, within easy reach of the town centre and station.

With London on Luton and Bedford’s doorstep, you can benefit from its cosmopolitan social scene but with considerably lower living costs. What’s more, we guarantee accommodation to all new students in Polhill Park offers 517 en-suite study bedrooms grouped in flats with fantastic communal areas, Luton and Bedford. including a gym and on-site laundry facilities. The Student Village has en-suite rooms with private Luton accommodation shower rooms and fully equipped shared kitchens.

Opened in 2011 and 2012 respectively, Fitzroy and Wenlock Court provide 852 en-suite study bedrooms. These fully furnished flats include a bed, Added benefits • Safety first - we have staff on-site 24 hours, and desk, wardrobe, and en-suite shower pod. Each electronic fob and swipe card entry systems flat has a spacious kitchen/lounge area to relax in with your flat mates. For those wanting a little • All inclusive value - your rent in Luton and more space and privacy, our studio flats are a great Bedford includes all utility bills and contents option, offering a double bed and private en-suite insurance shower room and kitchenette.

• Stay connected - free Wi-Fi is included in our accommodation Fitzroy and Wenlock Court also have fantastic • Instant friends - halls are a great way to meet communal lounges, a games room, media room, group study room, a fully equipped gym, and laundry new people • Village Life Programme - meet new friends facilities on-site. Our well-equipped halls of from week one with events such as BBQs and residence are ideally located for student life movie nights on-campus, and are just a short walk from Luton town centre.

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Milton Keynes accommodation If you’re studying at our Milton Keynes campus we recommend that you stay with us at our Bedford campus accommodation for the best student experience.

Letting agents in Milton Keynes also offer private rented accommodation options. For information and advice about landlords recommended by the University visit: www.studentpadbeds.co.uk Secure accommodation for healthcare students Healthcare students have access to safe and secure accommodation at our various hospital sites. For more information please visit our website.

Get in touch...

For more information about Fitzroy and Wenlock Court at our Luton campus visit: W: www.campuslivingvillages.co.uk/luton T: +44 (0)1582 405000 E: bedfordshire@clvuk.com For more information about Polhill Park at our Bedford campus visit: W:www.libertyliving.co.uk/bedford/ T: +44 (0)1234 359332 E: libertypark-bedford@libertyliving.co.uk

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CAMPUS MAPS: LUTON

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CAMPUS MAPS: MILTON KEYNES

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For more information about any of our campus, including campus directions, visit: www.beds.ac.uk/directions

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Aylesbury campus Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mandeville Road Aylesbury United Kingdom HP21 8AL