Postgraduate Prospectus 2024

WITH US, IT’S ALL ABOUT…

Postgraduate Prospectus 2024

WITH US, IT’S ALL ABOUT…

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You want your postgraduate studies to take your subject expertise to new levels, allowing you to explore possibilities, discover new opportunities and define your future.

WHY BEDFORDSHIRE?

We want you to have a transformational experience as part of our forward-thinking, world-leading academic and research community.

YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE

You want to refine your skills to unlock your true potential.

OUR COURSES

We are committed to supportive, challenging teaching that empowers you to move confidently into employment in a job you love.

You want to make your mark on the world. We have high aspirations for you, too. We think you could change the world.

We will stay with you on your postgraduate journey, every step of the way.

Your success is our success.

Why Bedfordshire?

Connected locations Getting out and about Fantastic facilities Award-winning research Career development

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Student support 18 International students 20 More than a degree 22 Get into sport 24 Students’ Union 26 Accommodation 28

Art & Design 30 Business 34 Computer Science & Technology 60 Education & Teaching 72 Law 106 Life Sciences 110 Media & Culture 120 Nursing, Midwifery & Health 124 Performing Arts 138 Psychology 142 Social Sciences 148 Sport Science & Physical Activity 162

NEED TO KNOW Your postgraduate qualification 172 Taught courses 173 Research degrees 174 Short professional courses 175 Part-time study 176 Returning to learning 177 How to apply 178 Apprenticeships 179

FINANCE UK fees and finance International finance

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USEFUL INFORMATION Graduation 184 Alumni 185 A-Z course index 186 Campus maps

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Conditions & regulations

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WHY

BEDFORDSHIRE? Top 10 in UK for inclusion The University of Bedfordshire is one of the top 10 universities in the UK for social inclusion, according to Good University Guide 2022. A 2021 study by The Sutton Trust placed us in the top 10 UK universities for access to education – and top in this category in the East of England.

Leading green university In 2023, the University of Bedfordshire ranked 2nd out of 154 UK universities and 1st in England in the People & Planet University ‘Green League’. We have also been awarded Platinum certification by EcoCampus four years in a row and achieved a gold-tier position in the Uswitch Green University awards 2022.

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£54 million

We have invested over £54 million in our campuses in the past six years, including our investment in a purpose-built, high-spec STEM building in 2019.

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Focus Globally networked We have a diverse University population, with over 20,000 students from around 70 countries worldwide. We also have links with over 3,000 organisations across the globe.

Nurturing talent • Our student app, MyBedsLife, has earned a Platinum rating in the USwitch University App awards 2023, offering comprehensive support for students throughout their studies • 4th in the UK for successful graduate business start-ups • 2nd for delivery of continuing professional development (HESA, 2022/23)

on employability Our links across the private and public sectors provide a broad range of openings for training and accredited professional courses.

You also develop transferable skills through our volunteering opportunities, employability units, industry talks and masterclasses.

Scholarships and bursaries We understand that many students are concerned about the cost of continuing their university studies so we support you to access government loans for postgraduate students. For Beds alumni, there is our taught-degree 20% tuition-fee discount.

Rooted in research The research conducted at our ten specialist institutes has generated impactful outcomes, helping to solve global and local challenges while also shaping policy and strategy. As demonstrated by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 assessment, our institution has been recognised as world leading for its excellence across multiple research areas. beds.ac.uk

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LOCATIONS

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Our campuses in the buzzing towns of Luton, Bedford, Aylesbury and Milton Keynes provide a great student lifestyle on London's doorstep. What is more, the cost of living is considerably cheaper than the capital.

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Luton Station to London St Pancras approximately 25 minutes

Great access to M1 and M25 motorways

Luton Airport 8 minutes by car from our Luton campus

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Bedford Campus Milton Keynes Campus Luton Campus Putteridge Bury Campus

Aylesbury Campus Oxford

Luton Airport

Stansted Airport

St Albans

Heathrow Airport

London

Reading M25 Canterbury Gatwick Airport

Southampton Brighton

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You get the best of all worlds with our campus locations: colourful, culturally diverse towns, big enough to offer a tempting choice of shops, sports and entertainments, with beautiful countryside and exciting days out on the doorstep. Want a bit of the big-city buzz? Well, London is just a short train journey from Luton and Bedford.

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SPORTS AND LEISURE Our campus towns keep you active with gyms, swimming centres, trampolining, go-karting and public golf. Watch live sport with local teams such as Luton Town FC (the Hatters), Bedford Blues RFC or MK Dons FC. Or challenge yourself at MK’s XScape with its indoor skydiving, climbing and 170m-long real-snow ski slope.

EATING OUT Travel the world when it comes to restaurants, coffee shops and cafes - from Asia to America by way of Africa, Europe and the Caribbean – at prices that won’t break the bank. There’s also a great choice of innovative vegetarian and vegan eateries. If you want an elegant treat, why not book a traditional afternoon tea at Luton Hoo or Wardown House?

NIGHTLIFE There’s plenty of pubs and bars, many offering live music, cocktails, gin specialities and real ales.

In Luton, live music ranges from soulful solo artists at the Hat Factory to hard rock at The Castle. Bedford also offers a lively mix of traditional town pubs, bars and nightclubs. And MK boasts the largest growing ‘after 6’ culture outside London! All our campus towns have multiplex cinemas.

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GETTING OUT AND ABOUT ARTS AND CULTURE Our towns are rich in history, culture and diversity, with heritage buildings, gardens, museums, theatres and arts initiatives. In Luton, the Hat Factory Arts Centre has live music, dance, theatre, poetry slams and art exhibitions. In Bedford and MK, catch big-name concerts at Bedford Park and Stadium MK.

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EVENTS AND FESTIVALS The big one is Luton’s colourful, diverse annual Carnival, the largest outside Notting Hill! But there’s plenty more through the year including Bedford’s River Festival; Luton’s Mela; Luton Pride; Bute Street Festival for Arts; Bedfringe for comedy; Bedford Fake Festival; and the Ampthill/AmpRocks Festival (between Bedford and Luton).

DAYS OUT Be amazed by the animals at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo or Woburn Safari Park. Wander around stately homes and heritage buildings such as Luton Hoo, Wrest Park, Hatfield House and St Albans Cathedral.

Explore nearby Hitchin, with its open-air market and Hitchin Lavender (summer only). Try to find a way out of escape rooms – or truly get away from it all by hiking in the beautiful Chiltern Hills.

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OUR TOP 5 ‘MUST-DO’ LOCAL EXPERIENCES 1.

Most fun – River Festival in Bedford (July) or Mela in Luton (August)

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Most daring – adrenalin-fuelled XScape in MK

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Most delicious – afternoon tea at historic Wardown House or Luton Hoo

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Most romantic – a walk through Hitchin Lavender

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Most action-packed – watching the Hatters play at Kenilworth Road

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FANTASTIC

FACILITIES

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At Bedfordshire, we are continually investing in our facilities to ensure we provide the latest, industry-inspired environments for you to study in. We have developed first-class social and learning spaces, too, designed with your bright future in mind.

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LUTON

BEDFORD

We have a recently built Postgraduate and CPD Centre with a range of lecture theatres (including two Harvard-style options); informal learning spaces; quiet study areas; and large event venue area. We have also invested in a purpose-built, seven-storey library, featuring dedicated silent areas; breakout spaces and pods to facilitate group work; and the latest in IT and AV equipment.

Our Bedford campus boasts bespoke modern facilities for teacher training including our Teacher Education Centre with realistic mock classrooms and a blended-learning, multimedia breakout space for webinars and podcasting; a Forest School for training in outdoor learning and play; and a specialist sensory building for the teaching of SEND and Early Years courses.

Our Art and Design students have their own specialist building, formerly home to a famous British fashion house, and our Campus Centre houses all our student services under one roof.

We also have a three-storey building, Gateway, that offers high-quality teaching spaces, informal learning spaces, lecture theatres and the student services centre; a Campus Centre with 280-seat and 80-seat theatres; a modern Physical Education and Sports Science Centre; a wide range of indoor and outdoor sporting facilities; and nursing simulation suites.

Our STEM building opened in 2019 and features high-spec engineering and research laboratories; an imaging suite built for using confocal and fluorescence microscopes; a dedicated space for histopathology and mammalian cell culture; and a range of robotics equipment including humanoid robots, robotic arms and wheeled robotic platforms.

Our Nursing students benefit from modern simulation suites that contain contemporary skills labs and medical training mannequins.

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 to today’s vocational approach to teaching. A recently built teaching facility on the hospital site includes a library, computer study facilities and a simulated hospital ward with AV technology.

For more information about facilities across all of our campuses, visit: beds.ac.uk/about-us/campuses

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AWARD-WINNING

RESEARCH

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Our research-informed teaching is led by awardwinning researchers and high-calibre lecturers who are experts in drawing out the best in you, so you, in turn, can become an expert in your chosen field.

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Our research has impact, driving change and growth within businesses and public sector organisations, shaping the everyday experiences of our regional, national and global communities. As a University of Bedfordshire postgraduate student, you have the opportunity to be part of this life-changing research.

TAUGHT BY INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS Our postgraduate courses are developed and taught by some of the world’s leading experts, skilled at developing your skills in critical and independent thinking, analysis and communication. Not only will you benefit from their insight, knowledge and expertise but you will have the opportunity to tap into their extensive networks, helping you to graduate with a wealth of industry contacts. Expect challenging, high-impact lectures, tutorials and professional workshops as well as industry speakers and masterclasses.

INFORMED BY RELEVANT RESEARCH Our ten research institutes not only help to change the world for the better, they also inform and enhance your learning, ensuring your studies are up-to-date and relevant to the industries you will enter upon graduation.

Our research is updating child protection; informing the police about gang culture; advising the EU on cyberstalking; leading the way in finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease; and much more. The majority of our research has been rated 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

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To find out more about the research currently ongoing at Bedfordshire, visit: beds.ac.uk/research

research that will have a global impact. Along with my students, I have developed a human cell model for Parkinson’s disease and we are working together to find a cure. Our students have the opportunity to get involved in research around the University and find it fascinating to be part of something that may change the world.”

Principal Lecturer in Biochemistry; Course Coordinator for MSc Bioengineering

“Here at the University of Bedfordshire, we are undertaking

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT At the University of Bedfordshire, we help you achieve your professional potential by enabling you to develop your network; enhance your global outlook; and gain experience through internships, part-time work and volunteering opportunities.

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AWARD-WINNING CAREERS SERVICE

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS

Based at both our Luton and Bedford campuses, our specialist employability advisers can help and guide you to find part-time work alongside your studies, as well as graduate roles, through:

We have strong links with a wide range of professional and industry bodies, which are recognised and respected in their relevant fields. Providing you with a career advantage from day one, they include the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the British Computer Society (BCS).

• Advice on how to construct a CV and covering letter that will highlight your skills and attract potential employers • Mock-interview sessions that give you an insight into typical interview questions, and how you can structure your answers based on your knowledge and experience

Many professional bodies offer free or reduced rate memberships for students so you can begin to build your network and keep up-to-date with industry-specific news while you study. beds.ac.uk/careers

• Access to a wealth of careers information and online resources • Employment-related events, such as on-campus career fairs and competitions

CONNECT WITH OUR GLOBAL NETWORK A global outlook is essential for many employers. Our links with organisations around the world provide you with opportunities to gain valuable work experience and enable you to form international industry contacts. Many of our courses include a range of career development options such as consultancy projects and masterclasses, and some have the option of an industry placement to enable you to expand your network and enhance your professional experience. You can also learn a language with one of our employability units.

JOSHUA CHUKWU Doctor of Philosophy (IRAC Computing)

“Whilst studying my Master's at Bedfordshire, I found the resources and support to be outstanding, and this is what motivated me to continue onto my PhD here.

The lecturers and support staff are always available and very supportive.”

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At the University of Bedfordshire, you can access fast, friendly student support from anywhere, 24/7, for advice on every aspect of your academic and personal life.

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STUDENT INFORMATION DESKS (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 new enquiries or search our FAQs.

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND MITIGATION (SEAM) The Mitigation team's main role is to support students, and review applications when students apply for extensions and resits.

The Student Engagement team provides general advice and support to students on a wide range of issues that might be affecting attendance, ability to submit work and course progress.

We liaise with other support teams, academic staff and external partners.

DISABILITY SUPPORT If you have a disability, a long-term medical condition or a specific learning difficulty, our dedicated team will support you during your application process and throughout your course.

LIBRARY STUDY SUPPORT Our library offers Study Hub to support you with your studies via academic liaison librarians; computer skills trainers; and help with enhancing your writing and study skills.

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.

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.

COMMUNITY AND FAITH Our community and faith teams welcome students of all faiths and no faiths, and offer confidential, personal support as well as a range of social activities and events.

STUDENT MONEY ADVICE The money advice team are available to provide you with support and information on a wide range of money matters, from hints and tips on budgeting while at University to applying for a professional career development loan and more.

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE If you are an international student, our dedicated team will support you from your initial enquiry throughout your time at Bedfordshire. For more information, see pages 20-21. beds.ac.uk/student-support

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INTERNATIONAL

STUDENTS

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We pride ourselves on being a global and diverse University, every year welcoming over 2,000 international students from around 70 countries. So you're in safe hands with our dedicated International Office.

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OUR INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

ACADEMIC SKILLS TRAINING

Based at our Luton campus, our International Office provides a specialist point of contact for all our EU and international students. Whether you need advice on matters such as your registration or guidance regarding your visa, our team will be able to assist you or direct you to someone who can.

We run free academic and communication skills classes, which are compulsory for all international students. This core unit focuses on all the right skills to help you achieve the best possible assignment grades and increase your employability. By the end of the unit, you will have improved your academic skills; gained useful knowledge about British university culture; and learnt how to communicate confidently and effectively.

Learn more: beds.ac.uk/languagecentre/ academic-skills-training

If you are based at one of our other campuses, you can contact one of our international advisers by email or phone. We also have regional recruitment managers and admissions teams who will support you from enquiry, right the way through to registration and beyond.

For more information, visit: beds.ac.uk/international

YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE At Bedfordshire, you will find a wide range of faith, academic, cultural and recreational societies, which will enable you to meet likeminded individuals. Our dedicated cultural and faith teams can also provide information about local places of worship for all faiths as well as providing on-campus prayer and quiet rooms.

To introduce you to everything Bedfordshire has to offer, we welcome our international students with a special week of orientation, including your academic induction and registration.

PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH We offer pre-sessional English courses for those who don't meet our standard English language entry requirements. Our English Language courses are accredited by the British Council, confirming the quality of our provision. You will be advised if you need to attend a pre-sessional course when you make your application to study with us. Please be aware that UK visa and immigration regulations stipulate that students must have achieved an English level of B2 (IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band or equivalent) to be eligible to study a degree course at the University.

INTERNATIONAL FINANCE For information regarding international fees and scholarships, see page 182.

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ALYSSA ASHLEY BARAGIR USMAN MBA Finance

“My lecturers are very knowledgeable

and always willing to give valuable advice on our ideas and assignments.

Out of the multiple supports available to students, I have used SiD; both Bedford and Luton libraries; the Students' Union; the Mitigation team; and the Careers and Employability Service. I also attended communication skills units which helped develop my academic writing and employability skills.”

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MORE THAN

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We recognise that studying for a postgraduate degree is a big investment. To ensure you maximise the value of your studies, we offer a range of opportunities to help you get the most from your Bedfordshire experience.

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UNLOCK YOUR LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL Postgraduate study gives you the chance to build your confidence and skills to become a leader, enabling you to develop your own ideas, your own voice and your own opinions. We also give you opportunities to put these skills into practice and provide concrete examples to employers, by being a course or faculty representative, helping to raise and solve issues on behalf of your peers.

You can also set up and run a student society with the support of the Students’ Union, or you could earn money working as a student ambassador, representing the University at open events.

LEARN FROM INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS With regular industry talks and masterclasses across all faculties, you will have the chance to hear from professionals working in your field, providing you with the opportunity to grow your industry network and ask any questions you may have.

DEVELOP TRANSFERABLE SKILLS At the University of Bedfordshire, we offer five employability units, which you can take alongside your academic studies. Lasting between five and six weeks, the units are designed to enhance your career prospects; develop transferable skills; and give you the key skills employers are looking for, helping you stand out from other graduates.

VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, build confidence, develop your practical leadership abilities and gain sought-after work experience.

Knowing you are making a real difference to people’s lives provides a ‘feel good factor’ and also helps boost your CV and LinkedIn profile.

ROZANNA PIDDINGTON Applied Psychology MSc

“University is more than a degree. I chose to get involved as a School representative.

It gives me a voice and supports other students to have their voices heard.”

ENHANCE YOUR INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE Many of our courses offer you the opportunity to gain industry experience. Media students can present or produce radio shows on our very own station, Radio LaB. Art & Design students can gain experience at our in-house design studio, Guildford Street Press, while Law students can work with real clients at our Law Clinic or Refugee Legal Assistance Project, to name just a few. If you are on a creative course, you will also have the opportunity to showcase your graduate portfolio at exhibitions and degree shows.

Offering additional opportunities to get industry experience, the University's Research & Innovation Service works with local businesses, helping them solve some of their most pressing challenges.

Getting involved with extra-curricular activities can also enhance your studies, and give you additional personal and professional benefits. Choose activities that complement your studies to enhance your career and provide a rich resource of examples as evidence in your CV and LinkedIn profile.

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If you love sport, it can be a large part of your University life, whether you want to compete, keep fit or just spectate.

At Bedfordshire, we have great facilities, coaching and employment opportunities along with the chance to secure sport scholarships and coaching bursaries.

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ASPIRE GYM MEMBERSHIP

SPORT SCHOLARSHIPS

We have two purpose-built gyms at our Luton and Bedford campuses. Each gym features a wide selection of cardiovascular and weight machines along with a free weights area. Our gyms are staffed by qualified personal trainers who are happy to help you with your fitness needs.

We offer a fantastic range of sport scholarships in performance, coaching and officiating. Our scholarships are open to all full-time students at the University.

GET ACTIVE

The University of Bedfordshire offers an extensive coach education programme. We have a network of community and external partners who provide students with fantastic coaching opportunities.

The University's Get Active sports participation programme enables you to take part in a variety of on-campus and online fitness activities alongside your studies, for free. They are a great way to make the most of your University experience, keep fit and make friends.

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BRITISH UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES SPORT (BUCS) If you want to take part in competitive sports, join a University team and compete in the BUCS leagues.

Choose from athletics, badminton, basketball, netball, football, futsal, hockey and many more.

Discover more via: beds.ac.uk/sport

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Make friends, have fun and feel involved at Beds SU, the University of Bedfordshire Students’ Union.

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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 and offering advice to providing social spaces and supporting societies, Beds SU aims to empower every student to achieve their full potential while providing a great student experience along the way.

Find out more: bedssu.co.uk

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 does. The Union ensures that student views and feedback are championed at all levels, whether that is through the academic representative system; feedback sessions; online; speaking to the Executive Officers; or by having your say in our annual student elections.

ADVICE AND SUPPORT Beds SU provides all students with access to free, 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 is needed.

STUDENT COMMUNITIES Students can get involved in a whole range of extra-curricular events and activities while at University, from joining one of the Union's many societies to student networks or 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. There are three student networks on offer for students who identify as a member of the ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities. There's also plenty of volunteering opportunities, including supporting at events.

It's a great way to build valuable skills and give something back to the community at the same time.

ENTERTAINMENT The Metro Bar in Luton and The Hub in Bedford offer students a social space for those in-between lecture breaks as well as a host of evening events.

Both serve food and drink alongside a diverse events programme including film nights, quizzes, club nights, workshops, talks and a range of society-run and cultural awareness events throughout the year.

Beds SU also offers some in-person events on other campuses and a number of online activities to ensure, wherever you are based, you can get involved.

Contact Beds SU: Telephone +44 (0)1582 743 221 Email help@bedssu.co.uk

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As a postgraduate student, you'll be looking to save money where you can. Our student halls offer some of the most cost-effective accommodation in our region, and your bills, Wi-Fi and much more are included in the rent.

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LUTON ACCOMMODATION

BEDFORD ACCOMMODATION

The University of Bedfordshire's Student Village has dedicated buildings for postgraduate students as well as those over 25. These fully furnished flats boast a bed, desk, wardrobe and en-suite shower pod. There is also a spacious kitchen/lounge area to relax with your flatmates.

The Bedford on-campus accommodation comprises purpose-built student rooms to suit a range of budgets. Polhill Park has over 500 ensuite study bedrooms grouped in flats including classic, premium and premium 2 en-suite as well as studio flats and en-suite rooms.

For those wanting a little more space and privacy, our studio flats are a great option, offering a double bed, en-suite shower room and kitchenette.

The accommodation offers fully furnished spacious kitchen/lounge areas to relax with your flatmates as well as a free, fully equipped gym; on-site laundry facilities; and a central social space with football, table tennis and pool tables. You can also hook up your PlayStation or Xbox to the big screen to enjoy a movie or play games with your friends.

The Student Village also has fantastic communal lounges, a games room, media room, group study room, a fully equipped gym and on-site laundry facilities. These well-equipped halls of residence are ideally located for student life, a short walk from Luton town centre.

DID YOU KNOW? Our accommodation has been voted one of the most cost-effective in South East England, according to Student Crowd 2023.

SECURE ACCOMMODATION FOR HEALTHCARE STUDENTS Healthcare students have access to safe and secure accommodation at our various hospital sites.

Information on accommodation available at our hospital sites can be found on our website, where you can also submit an enquiry form. Rent levels vary depending on your chosen hospital.

ADDED BENEFITS OF OUR ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION • Safety first – we take security very seriously, which is why we have staff on site 24 hours a day, and electronic fob and swipe-card entry systems • Stay connected – free 30Mb Wi-Fi is included • Rent covers all bills and contents insurance • Instant friends – halls are a great way to meet new people • Village Life Programme – student life is not just about studying! Make it a time you will never forget. Meet new friends from week one with events such as BBQs, movie nights and day trips For more information about our accommodation options, visit: beds.ac.uk/accommodation or email our Accommodation Office at accommodation@beds.ac.uk

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ART &

DESIGN Based in a building central to the design heritage of our home town, our dedicated studio spaces will inspire you to take creative risks and play with concepts, materials and processes so that you define your practice. The course prepares you to enter the creative industries, work with others or be self employed as a designer, maker and artist running your own studio.

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ART & DESIGN

CAREERS

COURSES

We pride ourselves on running inspiring and engaging courses which develop creative thinking as a key to the world of work.

Courses are designed with employability in mind, providing you with an excellent foundation for your future career. We also have strong creative partnerships with local commerce and London-based art and design organisations.

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Q&A Dr Carlota Larrea Head of the School of Arts and Creative Industries What makes Bedfordshire’s courses different to those at other universities?

The Art and Design department is dedicated to providing an art school experience where creatives can explore and experiment with their subject as well as developing skills for the future.

Our focus is on learning through making; exploring ideas, materials and processes; posing questions; and finding solutions.

We are committed and supportive. In a world of individualised digital experiences, we believe the physical experience of studying a creative subject alongside others in a dedicated studio environment is the best way to find your way. Students are allowed to experiment with different media, and are encouraged to learn from each other.

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HAVE YOU ALSO CONSIDERED...?

Research Degrees in the Research Institute for Media, Arts & Performance (RIMAP) MA/MPhil/PhD

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Secondary Art & Design PGCE

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For more information on any of the courses, visit: beds.ac.uk/pg-study For up-to-date information on part-time study options, see: beds.ac.uk/part-time

DID YOU KNOW? Studying in the Art and Design department will give you personal access to a broad creative community, including our team of successful practitioners and academics who regularly publish, design and exhibit nationally and internationally, in art, design and the creative industries.

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ART & DESIGN MA KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, February Alexon building, Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time day)

UK/International students pplicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related A subject from a recognised higher education institution.

This course balances the practical – exploring and developing your own art and design work – with a strong culture of research. You develop essential career management skills, such as managing your learning and development, together with specialist skills chosen from advertising design; animation; graphic design; fashion; fine art; illustration; interior design or interior architecture; photography; motion graphics; and interactive design.

KEY FEATURES • You benefit from working in a lively, creative studio space with excellent facilities offering technical and digital media such as laser-cutting; 3D printing; image-processing software; moving image software; high-definition photographic equipment; and high-quality photo screen-printing • Study with staff who are established tutors and practitioners in your chosen field and who place emphasis on your personal creative development • Access visiting professionals, workshops and technical support as well as having a personal tutor in your discipline CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This course will equip you with the skills required to establish your creative practice at a professional level, working as an independent artist or designer. Enter into small and large art and design enterprises including museums; galleries; advertising agencies; design agencies; and other businesses and institutions with internal design departments.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Contemporary issues Historical contexts Studio and professional practice Studio practice and research Art and Design major project

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BETH HOLDEN Art & Design MA

“The facilities at Alexon can’t be faulted. I would also recommend the University because of the amazing opportunities it has to offer outside of your course such as travelling, career and job opportunities, workshops in new technologies and the chance to experience and engage in other areas of study.”

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BUSINESS

At the University of Bedfordshire Business School, we want to give you every opportunity to further your studies and go on to a rewarding career. So we offer multiple entry points through the academic year; blended learning; and the chance to work on real business projects through our Small Business Charter accreditation.

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COURSES

Employability is at the heart of what we do. We strive to help you develop a creative mindset and give you the confidence to lead.

You work on real projects with local businesses, providing you with real-life experience and helping you to adopt a problemsolving approach to learning.

Master of Business Administration MBA (13 pathway options)

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The Bedfordshire Executive MBA

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Accounting & Business Finance MSc

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Q&A Chris Marshall Executive Dean, University of Bedfordshire Business School (UBBS) How do students benefit from the experience of the teaching team?

Our academic team ensure intellectual rigour and practical insight through their wide engagement with professional business associations. Our Small Business Charter accreditation empowers staff to work directly with businesses to support start-ups and sustainable growth opportunities through knowledge-transfer partnerships and innovation bridge projects. We have a wellestablished international research reputation in applying data analytics to supply chains.

Did you know?

We are the first UK Business School to be recognised internationally for the impact we make on the world around us, as measured by BSIS (Business School Impact System). This highly rated business tool measures business impact including financial, educational, business development, societal and environmental impact. We are also one of only a few Business Schools in the country holding Small Business Charter accreditation which recognises our continuing work with small and medium enterprises.

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Digital Marketing MSc

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Information Systems Management MSc

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Information Technology Management for Business MSc

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International Business MSc (MiB)

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International Business with Aviation Management MSc

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International Human Resource Management MSc

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International Relations Management MSc

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International Tourism Planning & Management MSc

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Management MSc (MiM)

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Marketing MSc

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Project Management MSc

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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MBA (13 PATHWAY OPTIONS)

MBA WITH PLACEMENT This pathway guarantees an academically supervised industry placement that forms the basis for your dissertation project. It provides you with experience of applying your knowledge and skills to solve real business problems.

KEY FEATURES

KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, November, February, April, June, August; October and February only for MBA with Placement Luton campus 1 year full-time with some pathway options up to 2 years (options available: part-time) UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

WE OFFER FOUR SEPARATE PROGRAMMES: • • • •

MBA full time 12 months with pathway options MBA full time 22 months with Placement MBA full time 24 months with Data Analytics MBA Executive part time 24 months (see page 38)

OUR PATHWAY OPTIONS FOR MBA FULL-TIME 12 MONTHS ARE: • • • • • • • •

Business Analytics* MBA Entrepreneurship* MBA Finance MBA Hospital and Health Services Management MBA Human Resource Management MBA Logistics and Supply Chain Management MBA Marketing MBA Sport Leadership and Management* MBA (see page 168)

We also offer a two-year Hospital and Health Services Management MBA with Data Analytics and Project Management* MBA with Data Analytics.

The MBA is a flagship management qualification for early-career individuals, structured to support fast-track career progression. It will develop your leadership and strategic management skills, and provide you with an up-to-the-minute understanding of the ever-evolving modern business environment.

This postgraduate degree aims to enhance your prospects by developing your ability to apply the latest thinking to organisational development and change in a competitive global context.

Units cover core MBA areas (see right) alongside units unique to the specialist pathway you choose.

MBA WITH DATA ANALYTICS This pathway offers relevant units on big data programming and the importance of analytics in decision making; it builds your ability to synthesise complex information and data to produce meaningful solutions. *At time of publication, these courses were subject to approval. Please see our website for the most up-to-date information.

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• Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block, allowing you to start at a time that suits you • Follow a practice-led curriculum that develops your ability to creatively apply theoretical knowledge and understanding to complex, real-life issues • Through practice events, work on live consultancy projects with leading employers in organisations across private, public and not-for-profit sectors • Develop the attributes and skills expected by professional and industry bodies such as the Chartered Management Institute and the Confederation of British Industry CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On completing your MBA, you would be expected to enter into mid-level management careers in SMEs and larger organisations or start your own business.

If you graduate with an MBA that has a pathway specialism, you are in a good position to seek a management role where you can use your specialist skills.

You may also wish to pursue a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA).

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • • •

Leading and managing organisational resources Advancing professional practice Management practice Strategy and the global competitive environment Theory into practice project Pathway-specific units – see our website for more details

TO FIND OUT MORE, CONTACT: Richard Ogston richard.ogston@beds.ac.uk DIRECT PATHWAY CONTACTS MBA Business Analytics: Yi Wang yi.wang@beds.ac.uk MBA Entrepreneurship: Muhammad Azam muhammad.azam@beds.ac.uk MBA Finance: Mohamed Saeudy mohamed.saeudy@beds.ac.uk MBA Hospital and Health Services Management: Vahideh Bamshad vahideh.bamshad@beds.ac.uk MBA Human Resource Management: Rajthilak Radjakichenane rajthilak.radjakichenane@beds.ac.uk MBA Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Eliot Lloyd eliot.lloyd@beds.ac.uk

MBA Marketing: Eliot Lloyd eliot.lloyd@beds.ac.uk MBA Project Management: Richard Ogston richard.ogston@beds.ac.uk MBA with Placement: Gary Hudson gary.hudson@beds.ac.uk MBA with Data Analytics: Pauline Loewenberger pauline.loewenberger@beds.ac.uk MBA Sport Leadership and Management: Stuart Wilson stuart.wilson@beds.ac.uk

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NAYAN GUPTA MBA

“I am an experienced professional but wanted to switch career into business

and strategy. This MBA course was just what I was looking for, providing me with the necessary exposure to the business world. It has also helped me understand the hidden problems in a business and enhanced my ability to tackle them.” beds.ac.uk

THE BEDFORDSHIRE EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MBA KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, February Luton campus 2 years part-time UK students Applicants should have work experience and a minimum of 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

This Executive MBA is a forward-looking course for working, mid-career executives who want an outstanding, transformative educational experience. It takes a fresh, free-thinking and problem-solving approach to learning, supporting you to build your skills at a strategic level; develop your innovative and creative capacity; and emerge capable of success in a changing world. Big, stimulating units address major contemporary challenges and develop your skills in participation and discussion.

The digitalisation of the workplace is weaved into the course, including AI and the changing work environment.

The taught 120 credits of the Executive MBA are mapped to the L7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship standard, opening up the possibility of following an alternative apprenticeship route to study. See page 179 for more information on our apprenticeship options.

KEY FEATURES • The Executive MBA is designed to meet the needs of experienced professionals seeking to progress their careers into more senior roles or launch enterprises of their own • You take part in proactive sessions designed to facilitate engagement, support skill-building, boost your professional confidence and provide networking opportunities CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates typically move into senior executive-level posts within their current organisation or pursue a change of career at senior level. Many students use the Executive MBA to help them develop their own businesses, social enterprises or begin an entrepreneurial career. Elsewhere, the MBA could be part of a route back into employment after a career break - for instance, following a period as a full-time parent.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Creative leadership Entrepreneurialism Future of work and management Innovating the strategic environment Critical debates in business To find out more, contact: David Williams | E david.williams@beds.ac.uk

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ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS FINANCE MSc WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with Data Analytics UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

This course provides you with a comprehensive knowledge of the key areas of accounting and finance, preparing you for a career in management where an accounting and finance focus is required. The course blends accounting and business finance theory to solve operational problems faced by managers.

Your studies bring theory and practice together, applying both to situations where vital financial decisions are made.

KEY FEATURES • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block, allowing you to start at a time that suits you.

• Access a range of financial databases (such as FAME, Refinitiv Datastream and Eikon) and statistical software (EViews, STATA and SPSS), gaining technical knowledge and skills in trading and data analysis • Benefit from small-group work involving in-depth discussion of case studies; simulation exercises; preparation for assessments; and work on presentations • Be able to synthesis information from different sources, and use different approaches and perspectives to solve complex problems and implement solutions CAREER OPPORTUNITIES As a graduate of this course, you will find career opportunities across a variety of business areas including assurance and audit; financial accounting; taxation; corporate finance; corporate insolvency and recovery. Potential roles include financial analyst; finance manager; corporate treasurer; credit controller, to mention just a few. The course is also an appropriate foundation for further academic study at either MPhil or PhD level.

KEY FEATURES • • • • •

Financial markets and portfolio management Financial reporting and analysis Management accounting and financial planning Performance achievement planning Strategic management

ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS FINANCE WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc This pathway covers a wide range of topics including big data, programming and the importance of analytics in decision making. The knowledge you gain will enable you to synthesise complex information and data to produce meaningful solutions.

To find out more, contact: Mohamed Saeudy | E mohamed.saeudy@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

BUSINESS ANALYTICS* MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution. *At time of publication, this course was still subject to approval – see website for the latest information..

Modern organisations increasingly utilise big data and analytics tools to make decisions across a range of business activities, from people analytics to fintech and competitor analysis. On this course, you learn the main tools and techniques for managing and analysing big data and developing innovative and meaningful data-driven solutions to organisational challenges and opportunities.

KEY FEATURES • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block, allowing you to start at a time that suits you • Develop skills and understanding of business analytics while applying them to real business issues and solutions • Gain the ability to make critical, high-level managerial and organisational decisions, through a data-driven mindset • Benefit from a course that inspires teamwork and engagement, with a focus on innovative, ethical practice CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Upon graduation, you will have the skills and find career opportunities in the following industries: information systems; IT; management information; financial services; consulting; hospitality; or electronics. This course is also an appropriate foundation for further academic study either at MPhil or PhD level.

To find out more, contact: Yi Wang | E yi.wang@beds.ac.uk

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DIGITAL MARKETING MSc

WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University

October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with Data Analytics UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

KEY FEATURES • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block, allowing you to start at a time that suits you • Study with seasoned professionals, academics and practising experts, focusing on areas such as data analysis, reputation management and brand communications • Explore the theory and practice behind audience behaviour and what makes consumers buy (or not buy) products and services • Our practice-based approach enables you to understand and develop competitive marketing strategies from a real-world business perspective CAREER OPPORTUNITIES As a graduate of the course, you will have the right skills to find career opportunities in digital marketing; mobile marketing; digital account management; search and social media; web content management; digital creative development; marketing communications; or marketing. This course is also an appropriate foundation for further academic study at either MPhil or PhD level.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE:

From online behavioural and SMS marketing to in-game and app-based advertising, digital marketing has revolutionised the way companies sell and consumers buy. As established major players and ambitious start-ups continue to develop, a digital skills gap has appeared, both in the UK and internationally. This course aims to help you fill that gap by providing the knowledge and expertise you need to make an impact in this rapidly expanding global industry. You study at a University with recognised expertise in big data and a newly developed business analytics suite.

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Brand communication and reputation management Digital analytics and online customer experience Digital marketing strategy Marketing and the digital future

DIGITAL MARKETING WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc This pathway covers a wide range of relevant topics including big data, programming and the importance of analytics in decision making. The knowledge you gain will enable you to synthesise complex information and data to produce meaningful solutions for the organisation.

To find out more, contact: Codrin Chiru | E codrin.chiru@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

FINANCIAL ECONOMICS MSc WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with Data Analytics UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

The study of finance and economics is key to understanding how businesses operate, governments implement policies and countries compete with each other. This course gives you the personal and professional skills you need to be a key player in today’s global, knowledge-based economic landscape. It provides an intimate understanding of the structural issues economies face and the way they are being realised in the modern world through the dominance of financial institutions.

FINANCIAL ECONOMICS WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc This pathway covers a wide range of relevant topics including big data, programming and the importance of analytics in decision making. The knowledge you gain will enable you to synthesise complex information and data to produce meaningful solutions for the organisation.

KEY FEATURES • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block, allowing you to start at a time that suits you • Gain access to our Eikon facility, an industry-standard platform for investment and trading • Explore your enterprise, creativity and independence – the skills required by employers - through your dissertation unit CAREER OPPORTUNITIES You will have the skills needed to take up roles in banking and finance or the public sector. Career paths include research and analysis; financial risk analysis; and economics and research. This course is also an appropriate foundation for further academic study at either MPhil or PhD level.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Accounting and finance Financial markets and portfolio management Performance achievement planning Strategic management The global economic context

To find out more, contact: Ercan Balaban | E ercan.balaban@beds.ac.uk 42

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PgDip KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October Bedford campus 2 years part-time UK students Applicants must be either employed in human resources; be in a line management/supervisory role within a related area; or, for those not currently working, have previous work experience, as well as access to an organisation for research information. You will be expected to register as a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

HR is evolving – it is more business focused and internationally orientated, with a focus on adding value in an increasingly diverse world. This flexible two-year, parttime course provides new or unqualified HRM practitioners and line managers with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills to devise and implement creative and strategic HR solutions. You develop an understanding of the business context of HR; its role in driving sustained performance; and the HR issues that affect local and national, public, private and not-for-profit organisations.

KEY FEATURES • On completion of the course, you gain Associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), with eligibility to upgrade to a Chartered Member • Build your strategic specialist HR and generic management skills so you can make a creative and motivating contribution to organisational effectiveness • Learn from a teaching team who are CIPD regional branch committee members as well as past and present membership-upgrade panel members CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Completing this course will enable you to progress into one or more of the following HRM areas: a professional HR role with responsibility for HR decision-making or public policy matters relating to employment affairs and communication; specialist HRM roles in resourcing and talent management, employee reward, employment relations, learning and talent development; and independent or employed consultancy. If you wish to continue with your studies, you can transfer your PgDip credits to complete the MSc Human Resource Management at the University (60 further credits).

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Business research in people practice Learning and talent development Managing employee relations People management and development strategies for performance Personal effectiveness, ethics and business acumen

To find out more, contact: Tracey McPeake | E tracey.mcpeake@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October Bedford campus 1 year part-time UK student Applicants should have completed the PgDip Human Resource Management or CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma.

This MSc top-up course is ideal if you are a qualified HR professional already holding a CIPD-accredited postgraduate diploma in Human Resource Management.

It teaches you how to undertake research in HRM and write a dissertation that can persuade key stakeholders to change or adopt a particular policy and practice.

You investigate a real HR issue that has relevance to your organisation and demonstrates that your methodologies are valid and robust, adding value to your organisation.

KEY FEATURES • Learn from tutors who have close relationships with the CIPD and expertise gained from industry experience, together with strong research in key areas including diversity management; international HRM; and talent and reward management • Collaborate with other HR practitioners from local, national and international organisations, and attend networking events provided by the local CIPD branch • Explore and exploit HR metrics and analytics for competitive advantage, allowing you to demonstrate strategic expertise and awareness of HRM issues and solutions CAREER OPPORTUNITIES You graduate with a deeper understanding of your chosen research topic as well as solid research and communication skills, preparing you for a range of senior HR roles, such as strategic architect; HR research specialist; director; consultant; or consultancy roles within organisations concerned with public policy matters.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • Research methods • Dissertation

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INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University

KEY FEATURES • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block, allowing you to start at a time that suits you • Gain the ability to make high-level managerial and organisational decisions, through critical and creative thinking • Benefit from a course that inspires teamwork and engagement, with a focus on innovative, ethical practice

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Luton campus

You will have the skills and find career opportunities in the following industries: information systems; IT; management information; financial services; consulting; hospitality; or electronics. This course is also an appropriate foundation for further academic study at either MPhil or PhD level.

1 year full-time UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

Modern organisations rely upon good information systems in order to survive in highly competitive, global business environments. On this course, you learn to develop original approaches to organisational challenges and opportunities.

It is ideal for you if you are interested in information technology and systems, and wish to pursue management roles in this area. You explore how to open up the full benefits of modern technologies and address the problems associated with increasingly rapid rates of change in the information technology and business environment.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Digital analytics and online customer experience Information systems Marketing and the digital future Performance achievement planning Strategic management

To find out more, contact: Sajeel Ahmed | E sajeel.ahmed@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT FOR BUSINESS* MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution. *At time of publication, this course was still subject to approval – see website for the latest information.

Modern organisations increasingly blend information technology and management to achieve a sustainable advantage in highly competitive, global modern business environments. On our MSc ITMB you learn to manage information technology and big data to drive decision making and develop original managerial solutions to organisational challenges and opportunities. You study aspects of information systems; digital analytics; marketing and the digital future and how they facilitate the management of an organisation. You also explore how to open up the full benefits of modern technologies and address the problems associated with increasingly rapid rates of change in the information technology and business environment.

KEY FEATURES • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block, allowing you to start at a time that suits you • Our practice-based teaching and learning approach ensures you develop your understanding of information technology and management set against real business issues and solutions • Gain the ability to make critical, high-level managerial and organisational decisions, through critical thinking and creativity • Benefit from a course that inspires teamwork and engagement, with a focus on innovative, ethical practice CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Upon graduation, you will have the skills and find career opportunities in the following industries: information systems; IT; management information; financial services; consulting; hospitality; or electronics. This course is also an appropriate foundation for further academic study either at MPhil or PhD level.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MSc

WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University

October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with Data Analytics UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

This MSc in International Business (MiB) gives you a wide international perspective, building your strategic and analytical expertise so you are well prepared to solve business and management issues, wherever in the world you work. The course explores core areas of business, all viewed through the lens of developing patterns in world trade and the global marketplace. You also study the management and development of people in multicultural organisations, and gain an appreciation of how cultural differences affect both buying behaviour and marketing approaches.

KEY FEATURES • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block, allowing you to start at a time that suits you • Apply your knowledge to solve real business problems through our practicebased approach to teaching and learning • Consider the impact of contextual and cultural forces on international companies including ethical and environmental considerations • Build transferable, interpersonal skills in critical thinking, team working, problem solving, numeracy, negotiation and self-management CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The successful completion of your MSc equips you to join an organisation in a variety of roles including trading executive; product manager; business development manager; or buyer, to name a few. For those already in employment, it can give you the opportunity for fast-track career progression or a move into a leadership position. This course is also an appropriate foundation for further academic study at MPhil or PhD level.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Accounting and finance Brand communication and reputation management Intercultural business competencies Performance achievement planning Strategic management

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc This pathway covers a wide range of relevant topics including big data, programming and the importance of analytics in decision making. The knowledge you gain will enable you to synthesise complex information and data to produce meaningful solutions for the organisation.

To find out more, contact: Dr Leszek Wypych | E leszek.wypych@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS WITH AVIATION MANAGEMENT MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

This flexible Master’s course develops your strategic and analytical skills alongside your understanding of the sources, uses and management of finance so you can apply your expertise confidently to solve international business and management issues, with a particular focus on aviation strategy and management. You explore core areas of business, all viewed through the lens of developing patterns in world trade and the global marketplace. You also study the management and development of people in cross-cultural organisations, and gain an appreciation of how cultural differences affect both buying behaviour and marketing approaches.

KEY FEATURES • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block, allowing you to start at a time that suits you • Build up a deep understanding of organisations – including international aviation operators - and the international environment they operate in • Consider the impact of contextual and cultural forces on the aviation industry including ethical and environmental considerations • Gain the managerial attributes to contribute to an organisation’s global business strategy and resolve international business problems CAREER OPPORTUNITIES As a graduate, you are likely to progress into management in a range of areas including within the aviation and airport sector. It can also open up the opportunity to enrol in a fast-track postgraduate scheme in a major international organisation. This course is an appropriate foundation for further academic study at either MPhil or PhD level.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Accounting and finance Global aviation business and operations management Intercultural business competencies Performance achievement planning Strategic management

To find out more, contact: Dr Leszek Wypych | E leszek.wypych@beds.ac.uk 48

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INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MSc WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with Data Analytics UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

KEY FEATURES • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block, allowing you to start at a time that suits you • Experience a multidisciplinary, practice-based approach to learning across HR management; strategic management; employee relations and performance; human resource development; and international business principles • Understand and offer solutions to current issues in global human resource management • Study and analyse data using the latest techniques and knowledge CAREER OPPORTUNITIES When you complete this course, you will be in a good position to progress into human resource management; administrative services; compensation; benefits and job analysis; business development; labour relations; training development; personal coaching leadership; consultancy; and leadership management. This course is also an appropriate foundation for further academic studies at either MPhil and PhD level.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE:

An organisation’s success may depend on how well it enables its employees to become skilled, committed and empowered with the tools they need to grow and meet their goals. This course develops you as an HR specialist with an international outlook, able to meet these management challenges. You gain a high level of practical knowledge and expertise in effective organisational management, exploring the latest ideas at operational and strategic levels, and learning to recognise the people management implications of corporate decisions and goals.

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Employment law in a global context Leading people in creative teams Talent resourcing and development Performance achievement planning Strategic management

INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc This pathway covers a wide range of relevant topics including big data, programming and the importance of analytics in decision making. The knowledge you gain will enable you to synthesise complex information and data to produce meaningful solutions for the organisation.

To find out more, contact: Prerna Tambay | E prerna.tambay@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS MANAGEMENT MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

On this course, you learn the key concepts of international relations theory and apply your knowledge to analyse the effect of dominating political ideologies, such as those that led to the Cold War and Post-Cold War eras. Using real business situations, you develop your understanding of the ethical and political issues around peacekeeping, security and state-building while exploring areas like the growth in NGOs; the importance of the UN; the globalisation of industry; and the significance of multicultural communities made up of economic migrants and refugees.

KEY FEATURES • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block, allowing you to start at a time that suits you • Explore the interdisciplinary nature of international relations and how factors such as culture and language impact on their management • Gain real insight into peacekeeping and security though studying with experienced, research-active academics and practitioners including a Clinical Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies with experience in peacekeeping as a military officer CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On completing the course, you will have the skills to pursue career opportunities in the following areas/industries: government; non-governmental organisations (NGOs); UN; international arbitration; social justice; marketing. This course is also an appropriate foundation for further academic studies at either MPhil and PhD level.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • •

Brand communication and reputation management Intercultural business competencies International relations Peacekeeping and security

To find out more, contact: Ourania Dimitraki | E ourania.dimitraki@beds.ac.uk 50

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INTERNATIONAL TOURISM PLANNING & MANAGEMENT MSc WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with Data Analytics UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

The international tourism industry continues to grow and flourish, increasing the need for senior planners and managers with the skills to tackle a broad range of global management issues. This course provides you with a critical understanding of the field. You examine the interconnectedness of international tourism and its impact across a range of contexts including economic, commercial, environmental, technological and socio-cultural. You then apply your knowledge and skills to practical projects and case studies from a range of national and international organisations.

INTERNATIONAL TOURISM PLANNING & MANAGEMENT WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc This pathway covers a wide range of relevant topics including big data, programming and the importance of analytics in decision making. The knowledge you gain will enable you to synthesise complex information and data to produce meaningful solutions for the organisation.

KEY FEATURES • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block, allowing you to start at a time that suits you • Benefit from our extensive links with industry, many of which provide opportunities for internships and possible employment • The University of Bedfordshire is a member of The Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE). ATHE is the subject association for tourism in higher education in the UK, representing universities that are leading providers of tourism courses CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On successfully completing this Master’s, you will have the skills to find career opportunities in industries such as travel management; hospitality management; food and beverage management; public relations; and marketing. The course is also an appropriate foundation for further academic studies at either MPhil and PhD level.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • Marketing and the digital future • Performance achievement planning • Strategic management • Tourism policy and practice • Tourism, society and culture

To find out more, contact: Rukeya Suleman | E rukeya.suleman@beds.ac.uk

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MANAGEMENT MSc

WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with Data Analytics UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

If you’re an ambitious manager wishing to develop your skills and engage in stimulating debate with your peers, then this MSc in Management (MiM) is for you.

The course offers you the opportunity to develop your expertise in management operationally, tactically and strategically. Using a problem-solving, practice-based approach, it teaches you to apply the latest thinking and most relevant techniques to the management of different organisations, nationally and globally.

MSc IN MANAGEMENT (MiM) WITH DATA ANALYTICS This pathway covers a wide range of relevant topics including big data, programming and the importance of analytics in decision making. The knowledge you gain will enable you to synthesise complex information and data to produce meaningful solutions for the organisation.

KEY FEATURES • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block, allowing you to start at a time that suits you • Gain a solid foundation in the key skills of effective decision-making, leadership and management • Enhance your transferable skills including critical thinking, team working, problem solving, IT literacy, numeracy, self-management and negotiation CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On successful completion, you will have the skills to follow career opportunities in the following industries: financial services; management services; consulting; marketing; or advertising. This course is also an appropriate foundation for further academic studies at either MPhil and PhD level.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • •

Accounting and finance Marketing and the digital future Project and operations management Strategy and brand management

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MARKETING MSc

WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with Data Analytics UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

Marketing today calls for a wide reach: you need to feel confident in the core aspects such as brand engagement, reputational management and consumer behaviour while also being able to analyse data, spot data patterns and plan creatively to respond to them. On this course, you develop the skills required to adopt appropriate strategic responses to different international market environments. You also examine more nuanced aspects of marketing such as purpose and ethics; the management and development of people in cross-cultural organisations; and environmental issues.

MARKETING WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc This pathway covers a wide range of relevant topics including big data, programming and the importance of analytics in decision making. The knowledge you gain will enable you to synthesise complex information and data to produce meaningful solutions for the organisation.

KEY FEATURES • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block, allowing you to start at a time that suits you • Gain an appreciation of the integrated nature of marketing communications across a variety of channels and contexts • Improve your team-working, self-management, negotiation skills, confidence and ability to apply critical and creative thinking to complex and unclear problems CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On successful completion, this course opens up opportunities in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. You may also wish to work freelance or set up your own agency.

You will have the skills to follow a career in brand management; advertising; sales; account management; media management; media buying; marketing research; or public relations.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • •

Brand communication and reputation management Intercultural business competencies Marketing and the digital future Strategy and brand management

To find out more, contact: Codrin Chiru | E codrin.chiru@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc WITH PLACEMENT MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, November, February, April, June, August; October and February only for Project Management with Placement Luton campus 1 year full-time; 22 months full-time with Placement; 2 years full-time with Data Analytics UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

Effective project management is the key to the success of organisations across all sectors. This flexible Master’s offers you the advanced theoretical and practical skills you need to perform successfully at a senior management level. You study the management of challenging projects – including projects for global companies over international boundaries - on a course developed with professional bodies and leading specialists, ensuring your learning reflects current and best practice. Thanks to our practice-based approach, you develop your skills via all-important, real-life experience of managing projects. This approach enables you to use and critically assess your learnt knowledge of project management methodologies, theories, issues, tools and techniques.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT WITH PLACEMENT MSc This pathway guarantees an academically supervised placement experience, which also forms the basis for your dissertation project. In line with our practicebased approach, the placement provides you with experience of applying your knowledge and skills in project management to solve real business problems.

KEY FEATURES • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block, allowing you to start at a time that suits you • Work in teams to deliver solutions to project management problems and projects, enhancing your collaborative, interpersonal and leadership skills • Explore international approaches to project management practice such as the widely used Project Management Body of Knowledge developed in the USA by the Project Management Institute • The course is accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM) CAREER OPPORTUNITIES By completing this MSc course, you will have the skills needed to find career opportunities in media; sport and leisure; government; financial services; construction; hospitality; engineering; electronics; IT; telecoms; the health services.

This course is also an appropriate foundation for further academic studies at either MPhil and PhD level.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Leading people in creative teams Organising modern healthcare services Project and operations management Project management practice Risk and procurement management

PROJECT MANAGEMENT WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc This pathway covers a wide range of relevant topics including big data, programming and the importance of analytics in decision making. The knowledge you gain will enable you to synthesise complex information and data to produce meaningful solutions for the organisation.

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PURCHASING, LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MSc

WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University

October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with Data Analytics UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

Sustainable 21st-century strategies for purchasing, logistics and supply chains are critical to the success of any modern, global commercial organisation. On this Master’s, you explore how the latest theories and practices in logistics and supply-chain management can increase operational effectiveness while developing the critical skills to analyse problems and reach feasible, workable solutions.

You also learn to optimise management decisions at operational, tactical and strategic levels through critical insight into the best practices of dynamic modern businesses, nationally and across international boundaries. Our practice-based approach to learning develops your understanding of financial analysis; contract and procurement; and digital business management.

PURCHASING, LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc This pathway covers a wide range of relevant topics including big data, programming and the importance of analytics in decision making. The knowledge you gain will enable you to synthesise complex information and data to produce meaningful solutions for the organisation.

KEY FEATURES • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block, allowing you to start at a time that suits you • Gain knowledge of important methodologies, tools and techniques such as JIT, TQM, Six-Sigma and Lean • Study with staff from our Operations and Knowledge Management Research Group, enjoying collaborative learning opportunities with students from around the world • This course is accredited by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The successful completion of your MSc can open up the potential for fast-track career progression. You will have the skills to work in logistics and distribution; supply-chain management; purchasing; forecasting and planning; or warehousing.

The course is also an appropriate foundation for further academic studies at either MPhil and PhD level.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • Global logistics and supply chain management • Project and operations management • Risk and procurement management • Sustainable business management • Performance achievement planning

To find out more, contact: Ioannis Dermitzakis | E ioannis.dermitzakis@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

SUSTAINABLE ACCOUNTING & FINANCE* MSc

WITH DATA ANALYTICS* MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University

October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with Data Analytics UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution. *At time of publication, this course was still subject to approval – see website for the latest information.

Sustainability is fast becoming a driving force in shaping organisational strategy as companies move forward in the green economy and – as such - there is a growing need for professionals with an advanced knowledge of accounting and finance within the context of sustainability. On this up-to-the-minute course, you can develop the personal and professional skills you need to be an accounting and finance professional in this global, knowledge-based field. You study the links between sustainability and accounting and finance as well as exploring the relationship between the economic ambitions of businesses and the growing global need to meet sustainability targets.

SUSTAINABLE ACCOUNTING & FINANCE WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc This pathway covers a wide range of relevant topics including big data, programming and the importance of analytics in decision making. The knowledge you gain will enable you to synthesise complex information and data to produce meaningful solutions for the organisation.

KEY FEATURES • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block, allowing you to start at a time that suits you • In line with our practice-based approach to learning, the course offers a combination of academic study and working with industry on real, sustainability-related problems • Build your understanding of accounting and finance issues relevant to sustainability such as climate change, green economy and macro-economic pressures • Gain the critical capabilities to apply theory to complex issues and generate effective accounting and finance strategies to facilitate the sustainability needs of organisations CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Sustainability has a wide employment reach, encompassing as it does environmental, social, educational and economic fields as well as business. On successful completion of this course, you will have the skills to find employment opportunities as a sustainability specialist across the private, public and charity sectors in areas such as financial services; management services; consulting; marketing; or advertising - to name a few. This course is also an appropriate foundation for further academic study either at MPhil or PhD level.

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SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT MSc

WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with Data Analytics UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

Sustainability is fast becoming a driving force in shaping organisational strategy as companies move forward in the green economy. On this up-to-the-minute course, you study the core areas of sustainability within the corporate sector - including logistics management - and explore the relationship between the economic ambitions of businesses and the global need to meet sustainability targets. You develop advanced knowledge of organisational approaches to sustainability; government policies; and the structural issues companies and countries face when implementing a sustainability agenda. In line with our practice-based approach, you develop your knowledge and skills through a combination of academic study and working with industry on real, sustainabilityrelated problems.

SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc This pathway covers a wide range of relevant topics including big data, programming and the importance of analytics in decision making. The knowledge you gain will enable you to synthesise complex information and data to produce meaningful solutions for the organisation.

KEY FEATURES • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block, allowing you to start at a time that suits you • Build your understanding of issues relevant to sustainability such as climate change, globalisation and economic pressures • Gain the critical capabilities to apply theory to complex issues and generate effective sustainability strategies for specific business needs • The course is accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Sustainability has a wide employment reach, encompassing as it does environmental, social, educational and economic fields as well as business.

On successful completion of this course, you will have the skills to find employment opportunities as a sustainability specialist across the private, public and charity sectors in areas such as financial services; management services; consulting; marketing; or advertising – to name a few. The course is also an appropriate foundation for further academic studies at either MPhil and PhD level.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • Global logistics and supply chain management • International corporate governance and company law • Strategic management • Sustainable business management

To find out more, contact: Light Zaglago | E light.zaglago@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

RESEARCH DEGREES IN THE BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT RESEARCH INSTITUTE (BMRI) MA/MSc BY RESEARCH/MPhil/PhD KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, March Luton campus or Putteridge Bury campus, Luton Variable UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:1 Honours degree or a Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area. You will also need to demonstrate high levels of potential and motivation for research.

The Business and Management Research Institute (BMRI) manages all of the research activity within the Business School and offers a dynamic research environment. Your area of research will be agreed with your supervisory team, subject to approval from the Research Institute. As well as carrying out your research, you will also undertake advanced training in research methods.

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KEY FEATURES • Membership of our Research Student Support Group • Students have the opportunity to present their research at external conferences and internal seminars CAREER OPPORTUNITIES You could work in both academic and commercial environments.

THE UNIVERSITY WELCOMES RESEARCH DEGREE APPLICATIONS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: • Accounting, finance and economics • Entrepreneurship • Human resource management • Information systems • Intercultural communication • International business/marketing • Knowledge management • Law • Operations, supply chains and project management • Tourism and hospitality

To find out more, contact: The Research Graduate School | E research@beds.ac.uk

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CAROLINA PAIVA PhD in Marketing

“The University of Bedfordshire has given me the opportunity to study a research degree full-time while being financially supported. I can fully focus on my studies knowing that, not only does my University believe in my skills, it is also investing in my education and future."

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TECHNOLOGY By studying as a postgraduate at the University of Bedfordshire, you benefit from teaching underpinned by technological innovation, sound engineering practice and - most importantly - real-world application.

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Computer systems, software and engineering are highly interdisciplinary areas, with qualified individuals in continual demand. We ensure our degrees keep pace with rapidly developing technologies across our specialist fields, giving you the up-to-the-minute skills and knowledge you need to find success in your chosen career.

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Q&A Professor Dayou Li Acting Head of Computer Science & Technology What opportunities do Bedfordshire students get that they may not find elsewhere?

Our students study in our modern, purpose-built STEM building (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), giving you access to exceptional facilities and emerging technologies: state-of-the-art work stations; specialist computing suites; dedicated network; in-house ’virtual world’; graphics; biometric security and forensics; design; telecoms; Linux; and robotics labs, to name but a few.

DID YOU KNOW? Many of our courses come with relevant industry accreditation and we have partnerships with world-leading companies such as National Instruments and 7Safe.

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APPLIED COMPUTING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 2 years full-time

UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree from a

recognised higher education institution or a minimum of five years relevant industrial work experience.

This course is designed for non-computing graduates who need to apply information technology in their current role or want to change career direction.

You study key areas of information technology, learning to apply underpinning theory and practical skills to solve complex, real-world problems. The course also builds your skills in managing projects from initial ideas stage to fulfilment so you are in a position to use the tools of computing and information technology to lead on innovation within your area of expertise.

KEY FEATURES • Each taught unit is delivered in a six-week block so you can choose to start the course when it most suits you • Benefit from valuable experience of working on projects for real businesses • Learn from research-active staff whose expertise feeds directly back into their teaching, creating a vibrant, supportive learning environment and practice-based training • Access our specialist facilities including up-to-the-minute computer networking suites and high-spec IT-security laboratories CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The course prepares you to work within industries that make substantial use of computers and IT. On graduation, you could progress to a career in management, supervision, database/IT development or system design/analysis. Specific roles might be IT consultant; IT manager; systems developer; and programming supervisor. Other careers include IT managers or practitioners within commerce; database and IT developers; or system designers/analysts. You will also have the opportunity for further study at MPhil or PhD level.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Computer networks and security Data modelling, management and governance Leading and managing organisational resources Programming for applications Research methodologies and project management

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AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time)

UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree from a

recognised higher education institution or equivalent in the area of engineering (mechanical or automotive related).

This Master’s course offers senior vehicle developers an in-depth technical training for the research and development of next-generation low-carbon or non-carbon vehicles. It focuses on new and emerging sustainable automotive technologies such as hybrid electric vehicles, battery electric vehicles and fuel-cell vehicles. Throughout the course, you have the opportunity to use state-of-the-art design tools, as well as advanced development and simulation tools, to explore vehicle development, design, calibration and optimisation.

KEY FEATURES • Our automotive engineering laboratory suite includes an engine test bed with full instrumentation; two advanced automotive engine demonstrators; various test rigs for vehicle aerodynamics, materials and engineering structure; and a machining workshop. You also have access to 3D printers and a CAE lab • Learn from an experienced, research-active academic team • Benefit from interdisciplinary consideration of alternative energy systems • By closely collaborating with local automotive and motor-sport companies, you contribute to real-world solutions in vehicle R&D CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On completing the course, you should have a theoretical and practical understanding of how new and emerging technologies will be used in the automotive industry, with a specific focus on electric vehicles. It gives you the specific knowledge and skills to progress in design, production, and research and development as well as the attributes for life-long learning – so important in this fast-evolving field.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • •

Advanced vehicle dynamics and sustainable vehicle powertrain Advanced vehicle electronics and autonomous driving technology Applied heat transfer, thermofluids and computational fluid dynamics Research methodologies and project management

To find out more, contact: Dr Rostand Tayong | E rostand.tayongboumda@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

COMPUTER NETWORKING MSc

WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc

KEY FEATURES KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with Project Management

UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution or a minimum of five years relevant industrial work experience.

Increasing expectations of ‘anytime, anywhere’ access to network facilities mean there is a constant demand for new protocols and technologies to meet the needs of our technologically reliant society. This MSc is designed to give you an in-depth understanding of wired, wireless and mobile technologies. You develop the knowledge and technical skills required to design, implement, manage and secure different types of networks.

COMPUTER NETWORKING WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc

• Each taught unit is delivered in a six-week block so you can choose to start the course when it most suits you • Access the latest specialised computing equipment - including virtualised environments - and study with a research-active academic team • Develop your expertise including components of professional qualifications such as CompTIA Linux+ and EC-Council CEH • Our non-pathway Computer Networking MSc is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES As a graduate of this course, career opportunities include IT and help desk support; network technician or administrator; systems analyst; systems or network designer; systems administrator; network engineer or architect; computer networking instructor; university academic or ICT teacher; or network infrastructure manager. You may also wish to progress to further study with options including an MSc by research, MPhil or PhD. AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Network systems and administration Systems and network security Wireless networking Research methodologies and project management Leading and managing organisational resources (Project Management pathway only)

This two-year pathway features the same units as Computer Networking MSc while also allowing you to gain crucial project management skills, essential for efficient working.

To find out more, contact: Dr Sijing Zhang | E sijing.zhang@beds.ac.uk 64

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COMPUTER SCIENCE MSc

WITH PLACEMENT MSc WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time; 22 months full-time with Placement; 2 years

full-time with Project Management UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution or a minimum of five years relevant industrial work experience.

This course is ideal for those who want to prepare for a career in computer science without the need to focus solely on one particular subject area at this stage. It equips you to fully understand the application of computing technology in real-world situations, with study focused at the cutting edge of computational technologies. You also gain in-depth skills in network management and administration - including essential security aspects, grid-computing and fault tolerance - and complete an MSc research project in a subject area of your choice.

COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH PLACEMENT MSc This pathway gives you the opportunity to gain real-world work experience via an integrated 32-week work placement. You also complete a placement research project.

This pathway features integrated project management units to provide you with the knowledge and skills to develop and manage projects within a computing context.

KEY FEATURES • Each taught unit is delivered in a six-week block so you can choose to start the course when it most suits you • Access the latest specialised computing equipment - including virtualised environments - and study with a research-active academic team • Our non-pathway Computer Science MSc is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This course will equip you for a wide range of careers in IT, from management to high-level web application development or system administration. IT roles include system/data analyst; programmer; IT project manager; IT consultant; web application developer or manager; database architect; or system administrator.

You can also pursue further research and study in the ever-expanding area of computer science including through an MSc by research, MPhil or PhD. AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Distributed and parallel computing technologies Intelligent systems and data mining Network systems and administration Research methodologies and project management Leading and managing organisational resources (Project Management pathway only) To find out more, contact: Dr Vitaly Schetinin | E vitaly.schetinin@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

CYBER SECURITY MSc

WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time); 2 years with

Project Management UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution or a minimum of three years relevant industrial work experience.

This cutting-edge MSc introduces you to the complexity and challenges associated with cybersecurity in a highly dynamic threat landscape and gives you the skills to be an effective cybersecurity professional across a wide range of areas including programming, databases and computer networking. The course is delivered by a dedicated team of cybersecurity experts and active researchers in the field. You also have the opportunity to take certain units as dedicated, creditbased short courses outside the normal MSc route.

KEY FEATURES • Each taught unit is delivered in a six-week block so you can choose to start the course when it most suits you • Access the latest specialised computing equipment - including a computer security and forensic analysis lab - and study with a research-active academic team • Experience interactive sessions and demonstrations delivered by teaching staff and guest speakers • Complete an MSc final project in an area of interest CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On completing this course, you are likely to progress into a career in the following areas: security associate; security analyst; information security and risk practitioner; penetration tester; security architect; intrusion analyst; DR/BCP manager; or security auditor. You will also have the opportunity for further study at MSc by research or PhD level.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Cyber defence Information governance and compliance Tactical and strategic cybersecurity management Research methodologies and project management Leading and managing organisational resources (Project Management pathway only)

CYBER SECURITY WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc This pathway features integrated project management units to provide you with the knowledge and skills to develop and manage projects within computing and cybersecurity contexts.

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EMMANUEL SEGUN DONATUS Cyber Security MSc

“I have been well equipped by the University of Bedfordshire to be a

cybersecurity analyst. I now have a different understanding of the cybersecurity landscape, frameworks, laws, and hands-on practical experience and skills.”

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ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING* MSc

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• Each taught unit is delivered in a six-week block so you can choose to start the course when it most suits you • Develop practical skills in our electronic laboratory, gaining valuable handson experience in building and working with your own electronic devices • Understand engineering professional standards and best practice, and how to apply them in real-life scenarios

October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with Project Management

UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution or evidence of equivalent work experience.

*At time of publication, this course was going through the process of revalidating its accreditation by The Institution of Engineering and Technology; see our website for the most up-to-date information.

This up-to-the-minute course is for graduates with a background in electronics who wish to follow a specialist career in digital electronics or communications. It has been designed in collaboration with industry experts to provide you with the academic and technical ability to analyse, synthesise, interpret and make sense of modern electronic systems. You gain advanced knowledge and practical skills in digital communications, signal processing, electronic circuits and microprocessors as well as exciting emerging technologies such as energy harvesting.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This Master’s opens the way to a wide range of career options including electronic systems designer; development engineer; software designer; embedded systems engineer; communications engineer; product support engineer; or technical consultant. Past graduates have moved on to work in the development of microcontroller-based embedded systems; computer systems engineering; robotics; automotive electronics; and the design of mobile and wireless communications systems. You may also wish to continue your studies through an MSc by research, MPhil or PhD. AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Digital, microwave and optical communications Signals and electronic systems Wireless embedded systems Research methodologies and project management Leading and managing organisational resources (Project Management pathway only)

ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc This pathway allows you to build your project management skills in areas such as plan implementation; achieving change; organisational and personal collaboration; and methods to overcome organisational obstacles.

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time)

UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree from a

recognised higher education institution or equivalent in engineering.

This Master’s is based within our new STEM building so you have ready access to our up-to-the-minute engineering laboratories. You also benefit from the University’s relationship with The Welding Institute in Cambridge. The course brings together postgraduate taught courses, a new exciting research centre, field trips to a state-of-the-art engineering and business facility, and access to our leading-edge technology and tools. You learn the latest technologies used in the mechanical sector, with an emphasis on putting your understanding of theory into real-life practice.

KEY FEATURES • Expand your understanding of advanced mechanical systems including sustainable energy systems • Our staff’s research expertise feeds back into their teaching, creating a supportive learning environment and practice-based training • Study at The Welding Institute in Cambridge, where you can work with cutting-edge business CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This course opens the way to careers in automotive, railway and aerospace engineering; energy including sustainable systems; and construction, to name a few. Roles include mechanical engineer; automotive or aerospace engineer; civil engineer; utilities engineer; and CAD technician. The wider skills you build in taking this Master’s – such as those in IT and maths – make other career paths an option, such as management, finance and teaching. You may also wish to continue your studies with an MSc by research or PhD in a related field.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • •

Applied heat transfer, thermofluids and computational fluid dynamics Mechanical dynamics and mechatronics Advanced mechanical systems and sustainable energy systems MSc project in mechanical engineering

To find out more, contact: Dr Rostand Tayong | E rostand.tayongboumda@beds.ac.uk

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SOFTWARE ENGINEERING & APPLICATIONS MSc WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING & APPLICATIONS WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc This two-year pathway is for those who want to become professional software developers with additional skills in project management related to software engineering.

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KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 years full-time; 2 years full-time with Project Management

UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution or a minimum of five years relevant industrial work experience.

This Master’s is designed for graduates and experienced programmers who want to become professional software developers. It develops the skills needed to solve real-world problems; evaluate advanced software engineering environments; and build complex software applications based on emerging technologies. You explore a range of topics from databases, advanced programming, design patterns and data modelling to popular development platforms, cloud computing and the Big Data eco-system. You build your knowledge and skills, following significant trends in system development, including version control with GitHub; and open-source frameworks such as OpenCV and Tensorflow.

• Each taught unit is delivered in a six-week block so you can choose to start the course when it most suits you • Study in our modern STEM building, complete with the latest specialised computing facilities and equipment including computer networking suites; games, animation and graphics studios; and a high-spec IT security lab • Build complex software applications, based on emerging technologies, with improved readability, testability and extensibility CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On successfully completing this course, you will have built the skills and expertise needed to follow a career as a professional software developer creating applications for the latest emerging technologies. Other potential roles include software engineer; programmer; data or system analyst; software consultant; and project manager. You could also progress to further study at MSc by research, MPhil or PhD level.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • • •

Applied software development techniques Applications of open-source frameworks Distributed and parallel computing technologies Software design patterns and data architectures Research methodologies Project management

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RESEARCH DEGREES IN THE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN APPLICABLE COMPUTING (IRAC) MSc BY RESEARCH/MPhil/PhD KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October Luton campus and Milton Keynes campus Variable

UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:1 Honours degree or a Master’s

degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area. You will also need to demonstrate high levels of potential and motivation for research.

KEY FEATURES • Collaborations in research across national borders and disciplines CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IRAC offers a wide range of graduate courses catering for a variety of interests.

These programmes offer excellent opportunities for you to further develop your potential as an intellectual leader for a wide range of career paths.

THE UNIVERSITY WELCOMES RESEARCH DEGREE APPLICATIONS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: • • • • • • • • • •

Artificial intelligence and machine learning Computer graphics and visualisation Computer networks and wireless communications Cybersecurity Data science Green energy Health informatics Imaging, photonics and sensors Nano handling and measurement Robotics and smart technologies

The precise topic of your study will be developed with a supervisory team led by the Director of Study and will be subject to approval by the Institute. You will benefit from the Researcher Development Programme at the University.

IRAC research degrees are characterised by intellectual rigour and cutting-edge scholarship. They are designed to nurture a passion for inquiry and to provide you with the tools to manage intellectual challenges with confidence and creativity.

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& TEACHING With academic roots going back to 1882, the University’s Bedford campus is one of the largest providers of teacher education in our region. This expertise means we deliver rich learning experiences, exceptional teaching and internationally recognised research opportunities.

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On-the-job training is an integral part of becoming a teacher and we take this very seriously. We work with a diverse mix of partner schools to provide you with a real classroom environment in which to practise and refine your skills. Our well-established relationships with more than 500 primary and secondary schools and 13 further education colleges mean that we are constantly at the forefront of educational development, and can tailor our provision to meet the needs of teachers and other educational professionals.

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There are a number of postgraduate education pathways and optional units of study to choose from, allowing you to personalise your course to suit your particular needs. The suite of awards is designed as a flexible continued professional development (CPD) offer that enables you to build your credits and progress at your own pace.

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EDUCATION Our experience of delivering flexible continuing professional development (CPD) education courses allows us to offer a range of options to suit your needs. We also have research expertise in the areas of special needs and social justice.

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KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, February Bedford campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time day) UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree and an overall

IELTS score of 6.0, with no score lower than 6.0. A recognised TEFL/TESOL certificate and/or relevant teaching experience are advantageous but not a requirement. Students with an IELTS score of less than 6.5 overall will need to complete an English language bridging course as part of their MA.

This Master’s offers an advanced-level professional qualification for practising and aspiring teachers of English as a foreign language. It is designed for both native speakers and non-native speakers with a high level of English. The course offers you professional training and development, and includes practical classroom experience on placement, with observed and assessed teaching practice. On successful completion, you achieve Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Q status, meaning you are fully qualified in British Council terms.

KEY FEATURES • Study at our Bedford campus, a small, thriving academic community where academic staff get to know you well and provide individual academic support • Access bespoke modern facilities for teacher training including our Teacher Education Centre with realistic mock classrooms, supported by advanced ICT resources • Benefit from the expertise of our Centre for Research in English Language Learning & Assessment (CRELLA), whose research is recognised as world leading by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On successful completion, you are qualified to teach EFL in the UK and internationally. The course could also be a route to progression for developers of educational materials; assessment and examination/test paper writers; and researchers in applied linguistics. A considerable number of our graduates have gone on to follow a PhD project with our staff and with the Centre for Research in English Language Learning and Assessment (CRELLA), and some are currently employed by the University as visiting lecturers in EFL. AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Issues in second language acquisitions Materials development for language teaching and learning Teaching practice The language system and language teaching Methodology of language teaching To find out more, contact: Claudia Saraceni | E claudia.saraceni@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

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APPLIED LINGUISTICS (TESOL) MA

EDUCATION MA KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, February Bedford campus 1 year full-time UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution.

This MA is designed for current and aspiring education professionals at all levels, particularly those interested in research, in teaching and learning or educational leadership – usually in schools, the lifelong learning sector and universities.

It engages you with key and contemporary issues in education and aims to encourage your evidence-based practice, as you make direct and meaningful connections between the course and your own experiences and aspirations.

KEY FEATURES • Explore the process of teaching, learning support and/or educational leadership, focusing on your personal, academic and vocational interests • Engage with global perspectives on different aspects of education, drawing on theory, practice and case studies from a range of contexts • Benefit from guest speakers, visits and placement opportunities, helping you contextualise your studies and gain experience of a range of settings • Optional units allow you to personalise your study and focus on the areas of education you are most interested in CAREER OPPORTUNITIES As a Master’s graduate of this course, you will have the confidence, knowledge and critical skills to prepare and present a strong application to senior posts in the field of education. Previous graduates have gone on to take up enhanced roles within their organisation. Some have used the research skills they have gained to engage in future research and undertake PhD or EdD study.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Citizenship and welfare in the 21st century Education and international development Analysing policy: children’s voice Early years education and care Meeting diverse needs

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EDUCATION (EARLY YEARS) MA KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, February Bedford campus 3 years part-time UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution.

KEY FEATURES • It is part-time with blended learning (face-to-face sessions as well as online support and activities) which supports you to work around your other commitments • Broad unit topics allow you to focus on your own personal, academic or vocational interest, relevant to your own educational context • Study with experienced lecturers who have a strong background in early years education • Engage with key issues in education, examining a wide range of core education sources and texts CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This Master’s qualification will enhance your chances for promotion or employment, particularly in relation to taking on further management and leadership responsibilities in early years settings such as nurseries, pre-schools or children’s centres. Previous graduates have also gone on to undertake PhD study.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE:

This flexible part-time Master’s aims to develop your professional knowledge of early years education and care while expanding your skills as an early years practitioner. It explores current theory and practice in early years education, with a particular focus on the social constructions of childhood and the learning opportunities available for children in early years settings. The course also features optional units in specific areas of interest, such as leadership; current policy; coaching and mentoring; or the diverse needs of pupils in early years settings.

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Early years education and care Analysing policy: children’s voice Educational leadership in context Enhancing practice in educational settings Exploring coaching and mentoring Meeting diverse needs

To find out more, contact: Cathal Butler | E cathal.butler@beds.ac.uk

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EDUCATION (LEADERSHIP) MA KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, February Bedford campus 3 years part-time UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution.

This flexible part-time Master’s aims to enhance your professional knowledge of leading change within organisations with an education focus. It develops your analytical and practical skills so you can progress successfully along a management career path. The course equips you with the knowledge and understanding to analyse current educational leadership practices and processes as well as develop your own approaches to effective change. You also have the opportunity to take optional units in specific areas of interest, such as leadership; current policy; coaching and mentoring; or meeting diverse needs.

KEY FEATURES • It is part-time with blended learning (face-to-face sessions as well as online support and activities) which supports you to work around your other commitments • Cover a wide range of theoretical and practical aspects of leadership and management, drawing on multidisciplinary research • Focus on your own personal, academic or vocational interest in our optional units • Study with lecturers who have a wealth of experience in the education field CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This Master’s qualification will enhance your chances for promotion to senior positions in the field of education and, in particular, to senior management roles within schools. It is an important indicator of your ability and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a senior leader. It is also an ideal base from which to progress to study at Doctoral level.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • • •

Educational leadership in context Analysing policy: children’s voice Early years education and care Enhancing practice in educational settings Exploring coaching and mentoring Meeting diverse needs

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EDUCATION (PRACTICE) MA KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, February Bedford campus 3 years part-time UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution.

This course offers the opportunity to study with professionals from schools, local authority organisations, the lifelong learning sector and universities. It equips you with the knowledge and understanding to explore educational practice (including your own) and develop your own approaches to effective change, supporting career progression to management roles. You examine how different elements of education combine to influence and inform practice, choosing from a range of optional units with broad themes such as current policy analysis; educational leadership; coaching and mentoring; and meeting diverse needs.

KEY FEATURES • It is part-time with blended learning (face-to-face sessions as well as online support and activities) which supports you to work around your other commitments • Broad unit topics allow you to focus on your own personal, academic or vocational interest, relevant to your own educational context • Engage with key issues in education, examining a wide range of core education sources and texts, and developing your understanding of the research that informs educational policy and practice CAREER OPPORTUNITIES As a Master’s graduate, you will have the confidence, knowledge and critical skills to prepare and present a strong application to senior posts in the field of education. This Master’s qualification will also enhance your chances for promotion and employment in other contexts. Previous graduates have also gone on to undertake PhD study.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • • • •

Analysing policy: children’s voice Early years education and care Educational leadership in context Enhancing practice in educational settings Exploring coaching and mentoring Leading change in education Meeting diverse needs

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KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, February Bedford campus 1 year full-time UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution.

This course aims to develop your professional knowledge and understanding of the role education can play in addressing social justice concerns. It builds your ability to reflect critically on how we as educators engage with and support learners from a range of contexts and backgrounds, with equal emphasis on theory and practical solutions. It is suitable for new graduates as well as education professionals from organisations including schools, government agencies, the lifelong learning sector and universities.

KEY FEATURES • Develop your understanding of the sociological and philosophical perspectives surrounding social justice in relation to education • Examine the challenges of changing global political, social and economic landscapes, and how they impact nationally, locally and in your own work setting • Explore the lived experience of children and the realities they face CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The knowledge and skills gained on this course will make you a specialist in relation to social justice and education, more likely to progress and go into management roles more quickly in fields such as teaching in schools, FE or HE; community or social work; the police; the probation service; education welfare; local authorities; home or school links; family welfare; the voluntary sector. For those who wish, there is the option of applying to progress to Doctoral study.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • •

Analysing policy: children’s voice Citizenship and welfare in the 21st century Education and social justice Research methods in the workplace

To find out more, contact: Cathal Butler | E cathal.butler@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

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EDUCATION (SOCIAL JUSTICE) MA

EDUCATION (SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS) MA KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, February Bedford campus 3 years part-time UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution.

This flexible part-time Master’s is designed for practising professionals in special educational needs and disability (SEND) - or those interested in research – usually in schools, the lifelong learning sector and universities. The course engages you with key issues in education and aims to encourage your evidence-based practice, supporting you to make direct and meaningful connections between your studies and your own experiences. You broaden your knowledge of educational ideas and research findings so you can identify and justify recommendations for further action, placing you in a good position to develop as a classroom practitioner or school leader.

KEY FEATURES • It is part-time with blended learning (face-to-face sessions as well as online support and activities) which supports you to work around your other commitments • Explore the complexities of inclusion, special educational needs and disability, and the extent to which policy addresses and supports all learners • Take the opportunity to engage in structured and supported distance learning through two optional units focusing on behavioural and literacy difficulties CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This Master’s supports promotion to senior positions in the field of education and enhances your chances for promotion and employment in other contexts. It provides a clear progression route into teaching, following completion of initial teacher education (ITE). It could be used as the basis for further study at Doctoral level (PhD and EdD).

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • • •

Meeting diverse needs Analysing policy: children’s voice Educational leadership in context Enhancing practice in educational settings Exploring coaching and mentoring Leading change in education

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EDUCATION (NATIONAL AWARD FOR SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS CO-ORDINATION) PgCert KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October Bedford campus (options available: distance learning) 1 year part-time UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject. Applicants without a degree may be granted entry on the basis of previous work experience. In addition, course participants will need to be practising teachers working in the area of special educational needs provision in schools, early years settings or FE colleges.

This flexible course is for practising teachers working in SEN provision: the National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordination (NASENCO) is a legally required qualification for all new special educational needs co-ordinators, to be completed within three years of appointment. It has been designed to fit in with your busy, day-to-day responsibilities.

In addition to the on-campus course, we offer a distance learning option. All course materials are available through the University of Bedfordshire’s website.

Tutor support is via the website, email or telephone. There are also optional faceto-face sessions built into the course, one for each course unit.

KEY FEATURES • Improve your knowledge of current legislation, theory and practice in SEND provision and develop your skills in meeting those needs • Content is highly relevant to mainstream and special school practitioners alike, focusing on areas such as literacy difficulties and dyslexia in schools, and how barriers to learning can be removed • The course is especially designed to develop a SENCO’s professional attributes, knowledge and skills, enabling you to fulfil your leadership role as outlined in the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice for 0 to 25 years (DfE, 2015) CAREER OPPORTUNITIES After graduating, you will be in a good position to apply for positions of greater responsibility in schools/colleges. It can also be used as a short route to an MA Education (Special Educational Needs), providing 60 credits of recognised prior learning (RPL).

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • Introduction to special education needs co-ordination in schools • Further development of special education needs co-ordination in schools

To find out more, contact: Janice Wearmouth | E janice.wearmouth@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION) MA KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October Bedford campus 1 year full-time UK/International students Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at

Honours level or equivalent.

This course supports educators – both home and international - to enhance their skills and expertise, providing the advanced professional development needed to take on leadership or administration roles within educational settings. It offers a placement opportunity, allowing you to observe policy and practice in UK settings.

It also takes an international perspective on how education is practised across different cultures. You are encouraged to explore issues, areas and countries of particular personal relevance.

KEY FEATURES • Gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of being a manager, leader or administrator in modern educational settings, in the UK and globally • Through visits and placement, explore in greater depth the processes that inform decisions about how UK schools are run • Engage with theorists from a variety of disciplines, exploring how they influence policy and practice in schools CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This course develops your leadership skills while giving you a Master’s-level qualification that will open up your career opportunities, including a move into management and higher-level administration within an education setting. For home graduates, its international focus offers opportunities to take up educational roles abroad. You may also wish to continue your studies in an area of interest at Doctoral level.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • •

Education and international development Research methods for international educators Administration and leadership of educational settings Theories of learning and their application in international contexts

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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (TEACHING) MA KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October Bedford campus 1 year full-time UK/International students Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at

Honours level or equivalent.

This course focuses on supporting educators – both home and international - to further develop and enhance their teaching skills, in line with the view that teaching should now be considered a Master’s-level qualification. On the course, you explore policy and practice in the UK while gaining an international perspective on how education is practised across different cultures. You are encouraged to explore issues, areas and countries of particular personal relevance. There is also a placement opportunity, allowing you to observe practice in UK settings.

KEY FEATURES • Develop your practical skills and gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of being a teacher in modern educational settings, in the UK and globally • Build your critical insight into the skills and knowledge a 21st-century teacher needs to support learners • Through visits and placement, observe teaching and explore in greater depth the decisions that teachers in UK schools make CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This Master’s-level qualification will expand your career opportunities, including a move into higher-level responsibility roles and management.

For home graduates, its international focus can open the way to taking up educational roles with additional responsibilities abroad. You may also choose to go on to further study in an area of interest at Doctoral level.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • •

Education and international development Exploring practice in UK educational settings Research methods for international educators Theories of learning and their application in international contexts

To find out more, contact: Cathal Butler | E cathal.butler@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

RESEARCH DEGREES IN THE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN EDUCATION (IRED) MA BY RESEARCH/MPhil/PhD KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, March Bedford campus Variable UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:1 Honours degree or a Master’s

degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area. You will also need to demonstrate high levels of potential and motivation for research.

IRED welcomes full-time international students, and both full- and part-time UK students, practitioners, leaders and policy-makers from all sectors of the education system, early years settings, schools, colleges, further and higher education, and those with a broad interest in educational systems and practice.

You will be supervised by an internationally recognised director of studies and a second supervisor. Supervisors in IRED have a wide range of interests that includes but is not limited to: curriculum; pedagogy and assessment; leadership in educational contexts; social justice; inclusion and diversity; philosophy of education; special educational needs; mentoring; action research; and literacy and numeracy at primary and secondary levels.

In addition to the individual support received, you gain world-leading experience and skills in educational research through empirical research, group discussion and activities, and critical engagement with diverse education theories, practices and policies. IRED encourages and supports its students to share their research experiences and findings at internal and external conferences and seminars, and by publishing in relevant journals.

KEY FEATURES • The ability to undertake independent research • Monthly PhD seminar programme complements the supervision activities and provides feedback on research content and progress CAREER OPPORTUNITIES A Doctorate is increasingly essential for those seeking to establish careers in research (in the public, private and third-sector organisations) and academia (teaching, research and various support positions). The research experience acquired through the Doctorate can assist applicants in gaining international educational appointments as well as securing competitive post-Doctoral research positions.

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MA BY RESEARCH/MPhil/PhD KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, March Putteridge Bury campus, Luton Variable UK/International students

Applicants should have a 2:1 Honours degree or a Master’s

degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area. You will also need to demonstrate high levels of potential and motivation for research.

The CRELLA MPhil/PhD is based on your research proposal and is a self-directed programme fully supported by your supervisory team and the Research Graduate School.

KEY FEATURES • A world-leading centre for English language learning and assessment • CRELLA has won national and international recognition as a centre for research into language testing and as the source of a socio-cognitive validation framework that governments can base their English examinations on • CRELLA's research has been recognised as world leading by the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) CAREER OPPORTUNITIES You may have the opportunity to undertake various positions in academia and with examination boards as well as in the public and the private sectors, including government ministries, universities, consultancies and testing organisations.

THE UNIVERSITY WELCOMES RESEARCH DEGREE APPLICATIONS IN SOME OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: • • • • •

Assessing language skills across the proficiency spectrum Cognitive processing in language tests Computer technologies in language learning and assessment Developing assessment literacy among test stakeholders The construct(s) of language proficiency

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RESEARCH DEGREES IN THE CENTRE FOR RESEARCH IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING & ASSESSMENT (CRELLA)

TEACHER EDUCATION We have a long-established history of teacher training, offering a wide range of PGCE routes into teaching and successful partnerships with over 500 schools, colleges and other organisations.

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Primary (3-7) PGCE

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Education MA

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Primary Education (5-11) PGCE

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Applied Linguistics TESOL MA

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Secondary Art & Design PGCE

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Secondary Design & Technology PGCE

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Secondary Drama PGCE

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Secondary English PGCE

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Secondary Geography PGCE

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Secondary History PGCE

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Secondary Mathematics PGCE

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Secondary Music PGCE

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Secondary Physical Education PGCE

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Secondary Religious Education PGCE

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Secondary Science with Biology PGCE

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Secondary Science with Chemistry PGCE

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Secondary Science with Physics PGCE

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DID YOU KNOW? Within six months, over 90% of our teaching graduates are employed in educational settings.

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PRIMARY (3-7) PGCE KEY FACTS Apply via Department for Education 'Apply' service September Bedford campus 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree from a

recognised higher education institution plus GCSE grade 4/C in English, mathematics and science. Enhanced DBS check and medical check. All applicants will also be interviewed.

Develop as a creative, innovative and reflective teacher, specialising in working with the youngest children in primary schools (aged 3-7), on a course that meets the requirements for Qualified Teacher Status. Through specialist placements in Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1, you develop a secure understanding of early years teaching and learning, supported by experienced early years and primary teachers. Your University-based sessions develop your understanding of general professional issues; the content of the National Curriculum; and aspects of teaching such as lesson planning and assessment.

KEY FEATURES • Study at our Bedford campus, home to one of the largest education providers in the region with a long history of teacher education and an impressive graduate employment rate • Benefit from our well-established links to schools across the eastern region, a network that puts us at the forefront of educational developments • Develop your creativity and team-working skills, preparing you to influence and lead in educational settings while enhancing your own sense of independence CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On graduating, you can apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to work in an early years or primary education setting. Many of our graduates go on to rewarding employment in local schools. There are also opportunities to progress to further study at MA/MSc, MPhil, PhD and EdD levels.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • Evidence-informed primary teacher • The reflective primary teacher • Two early years school placements

To find out more, contact: Nicola Sayers | E nicola.sayers@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

PRIMARY EDUCATION (5-11) PGCE KEY FACTS Apply via Department for Education 'Apply' service September Bedford campus 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree from a

recognised higher education institution plus GCSE grade 4/C in English, mathematics and science. Enhanced DBS check and medical check. All applicants will also be interviewed.

KEY FEATURES • Study at our Bedford campus, home to one of the largest education providers in the region with a long history of teacher education and an impressive graduate employment rate • Benefit from our well-established links to schools across the eastern region, a network that puts us at the forefront of educational developments • Develop your creativity and team-working skills, preparing you to influence and lead in educational settings while enhancing your own sense of independence CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On graduating, you can apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to work in a primary education setting. Many of our graduates go on to rewarding employment in local schools. There are also opportunities to progress to further study at MA/MSc, MPhil, PhD and EdD levels.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • Evidence-informed primary teacher • The reflective primary teacher • Two primary school placements

This PGCE course is designed to give you a secure understanding of primary teaching and learning (5-11 age group) as you move towards meeting the requirements for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). The course develops the skills you need to teach core and foundation subjects using a variety of teaching approaches, with the opportunity to put theory into practice in the classroom on your placements. Your University-based sessions develop your understanding of general professional issues; the content of the National Curriculum; and aspects of teaching such as lesson planning and assessment.

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SECONDARY ART & DESIGN PGCE KEY FACTS Apply via Department for Education 'Apply' service September Bedford campus 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution plus GCSE grade 4/C in English and mathematics. Enhanced DBS check and medical check. All applicants will also be interviewed.

This largely placement-based course is designed to give you the subject-specific knowledge, secure understanding of educational theory and practical teaching skills to lead learning; initiate change; and thrive as a teacher. You develop the skills and knowledge to teach art and design in a creative and imaginative way.

Your taught sessions develop your awareness and understanding of professional issues; the art and design curriculum; the role of ICT in the teaching of art and design; and aspects of teaching such as classroom management, planning and assessment.

KEY FEATURES • Spend around 70% of your time in placement schools where you are trained to teach across the 11-16 age range • Study at our Bedford campus, home to one of the largest education providers in the region with a long and established history of teacher education • Develop your creativity and team-working skills, preparing you to influence and lead in educational settings while enhancing your own sense of independence CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On graduating, you can apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to work as an art and design teacher in a secondary education setting. Many of our graduates go on to rewarding employment in local schools. As well as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), completing the course also offers you up to 60 Master'slevel credits with opportunities for further study at MA/MSc, MPhil, PhD and EdD levels.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • The curriculum specialist (secondary art and design) • The evidence-informed curriculum specialist • Two secondary school placements

To find out more, contact: Emma Brooks | E emma.brooks@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

SECONDARY DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY PGCE KEY FACTS Apply via Department for Education 'Apply' service September Bedford campus 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution plus GCSE grade 4/C in English and mathematics. Enhanced DBS check and medical check. All applicants will also be interviewed.

This largely placement-based course is designed to give you the subject-specific knowledge, secure understanding of educational theory and practical teaching skills to lead learning; initiate change; and thrive as a teacher. You develop the skills and knowledge to teach design and technology in a creative and imaginative way. Your taught sessions develop your awareness and understanding of professional issues; the design and technology curriculum; the role of ICT in the teaching of design and technology; and aspects of teaching such as classroom management, planning and assessment.

KEY FEATURES • Spend around 70% of your time in placement schools where you are trained to teach across the 11-16 age range • Study at our Bedford campus, home to one of the largest education providers in the region with a long and established history of teacher education • Develop your creativity and team-working skills, preparing you to influence and lead in educational settings while enhancing your own sense of independence CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On graduating, you can apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to work as a design and technology teacher in a secondary education setting.

Many of our graduates go on to rewarding employment in local schools. As well as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), completing the course also offers you up to 60 Master's-level credits with opportunities for further study at MA/MSc, MPhil, PhD and EdD levels.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • The curriculum specialist (secondary design and technology) • The evidence-informed curriculum specialist • Two secondary school placements

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SECONDARY DRAMA PGCE KEY FACTS Apply via Department for Education 'Apply' service September Bedford campus 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution plus GCSE grade 4/C in English and mathematics. Enhanced DBS check and medical check. All applicants will also be interviewed.

This largely placement-based course is designed to give you the subject-specific knowledge, secure understanding of educational theory and practical teaching skills to lead learning; initiate change; and thrive as a teacher. You develop the skills and knowledge to teach drama in a creative and imaginative way. Your taught sessions develop your awareness and understanding of professional issues; the drama curriculum; the role of ICT in the teaching of drama; and aspects of teaching such as classroom management, planning and assessment.

KEY FEATURES • Spend around 70% of your time in placement schools where you are trained to teach across the 11-16 age range • Study at our Bedford campus, home to one of the largest education providers in the region with a long and established history of teacher education • Develop your creativity and team-working skills, preparing you to influence and lead in educational settings while enhancing your own sense of independence CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On graduating, you can apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to work as a drama teacher in a secondary education setting. Many of our graduates go on to rewarding employment in local schools. As well as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), completing the course also offers you up to 60 Master's-level credits with opportunities for further study at MA/MSc, MPhil, PhD and EdD levels.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • The curriculum specialist (secondary drama) • The evidence-informed curriculum specialist • Two secondary school placements

To find out more, contact: Kalib De Merchant | E kalib.demerchant@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

SECONDARY ENGLISH PGCE KEY FACTS Apply via Department for Education 'Apply' service September Bedford campus 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution plus GCSE grade 4/C in English and mathematics. Enhanced DBS check and medical check. All applicants will also be interviewed.

This largely placement-based course is designed to give you the subject-specific knowledge, secure understanding of educational theory and practical teaching skills to lead learning; initiate change; and thrive as a teacher. You develop the skills and knowledge to teach English in a creative and imaginative way. To deliver the curriculum, you should be familiar with classic works as well as a wide range of modern fiction, non-fiction, multimodal texts and poetry. Language and literature are rapidly changing to accommodate the post-modern broadband age and you are expected to have knowledge of new, emerging genres and other virtual areas.

KEY FEATURES • Study at our Bedford campus, home to one of the largest education providers in the region with a long and established history of teacher education • Learn to apply your subject and theoretical knowledge to practical areas of teaching expertise including different teaching approaches; planning and preparation; and classroom management • Develop your creativity and team-working skills, preparing you to influence and lead in educational settings while enhancing your own sense of independence CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On graduating, you can apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to work as an English teacher in a secondary education setting. Many of our graduates go on to rewarding employment in local schools. As well as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), completing the course also offers you up to 60 Master's-level credits with opportunities for further study at MA/MSc, MPhil, PhD and EdD levels.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • The curriculum specialist (secondary English) • The evidence-informed curriculum specialist • Two secondary school placements

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SECONDARY GEOGRAPHY PGCE KEY FACTS Apply via Department for Education 'Apply' service September Bedford campus 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution plus GCSE grade 4/C in English and mathematics. Enhanced DBS check and medical check. All applicants will also be interviewed.

This largely placement-based course is designed to give you the subject-specific knowledge, secure understanding of educational theory and practical teaching skills to lead learning; initiate change; and thrive as a teacher. You develop the skills and knowledge to teach geography in a creative and imaginative way. Your taught sessions develop your awareness and understanding of professional issues; the geography curriculum; the role of ICT in the teaching of geography; and aspects of teaching such as classroom management, planning and assessment.

KEY FEATURES • Spend around 70% of your time in placement schools where you are trained to teach across the 11-16 age range • Study at our Bedford campus, home to one of the largest education providers in the region with a long and established history of teacher education • Develop your creativity and team-working skills, preparing you to influence and lead in educational settings while enhancing your own sense of independence CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On graduating, you can apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to work as a geography teacher in a secondary education setting. Many of our graduates go on to rewarding employment in local schools. As well as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), completing the course also offers you up to 60 Master'slevel credits with opportunities for further study at MA/MSc, MPhil, PhD and EdD levels.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • The curriculum specialist (secondary geography) • The evidence-informed curriculum specialist • Two secondary school placements

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SECONDARY HISTORY PGCE KEY FACTS Apply via Department for Education 'Apply' service September Bedford campus 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution plus GCSE grade 4/C in English and mathematics. Enhanced DBS check and medical check. All applicants will also be interviewed.

This largely placement-based course is designed to give you the subject-specific knowledge, secure understanding of educational theory and practical teaching skills to lead learning; initiate change; and thrive as a teacher. You develop the skills and knowledge to teach history in a creative and imaginative way. Your taught sessions develop your awareness and understanding of professional issues; the history curriculum; the role of ICT in the teaching of history; and aspects of teaching such as classroom management, planning and assessment.

KEY FEATURES • Spend around 70% of your time in placement schools where you are trained to teach across the 11-16 age range • Study at our Bedford campus, home to one of the largest education providers in the region with a long and established history of teacher education • Develop your creativity and team-working skills, preparing you to influence and lead in educational settings while enhancing your own sense of independence CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On graduating, you can apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to work as a history teacher in a secondary education setting. Many of our graduates go on to rewarding employment in local schools. As well as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), completing the course also offers you up to 60 Master's-level credits with opportunities for further study at MA/MSc, MPhil, PhD and EdD levels.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • The curriculum specialist (secondary history) • The evidence-informed curriculum specialist • Two secondary school placements

To find out more, contact: Mohammed Amin | E mohammed.amin01@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

SECONDARY MATHEMATICS PGCE KEY FACTS Apply via Department for Education 'Apply' service September Bedford campus 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution plus GCSE grade 4/C in English and mathematics. Enhanced DBS check and medical check. All applicants will also be interviewed.

Mathematics is a challenging and demanding subject within the school curriculum. On this largely placement-based course, you develop the skills to teach a broad spectrum of mathematical concepts using a variety of approaches, including a focus on building thinking skills through investigational, collaborative and problem-solving activities. In your taught sessions, you develop your understanding of professional issues; the nature and content of the mathematics curriculum; the role of ICT in mathematics; and aspects of teaching such as classroom management, planning and assessment.

KEY FEATURES • Spend around 70% of your time in placement schools where you are trained to teach across the 11-16 age range • Study at our Bedford campus, home to one of the largest education providers in the region with a long and established history of teacher education • Develop your creativity and team-working skills, preparing you to influence and lead in educational settings while enhancing your own sense of independence CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On graduating, you can apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to work as a mathematics teacher in a secondary education setting. Many of our graduates go on to rewarding employment in local schools. As well as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), completing the course also offers you up to 60 Master'slevel credits with opportunities for further study at MA/MSc, MPhil, PhD and EdD levels.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • The curriculum specialist (secondary mathematics) • The evidence-informed curriculum specialist • Two secondary school placements

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SECONDARY MUSIC PGCE KEY FACTS Apply via Department for Education 'Apply' service September Bedford campus 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution plus GCSE grade 4/C in English and mathematics. Enhanced DBS check and medical check. All applicants will also be interviewed.

This largely placement-based course is designed to give you the subject-specific knowledge, secure understanding of educational theory and practical teaching skills to lead learning; initiate change; and thrive as a teacher. You develop the skills and knowledge to teach music in a creative and imaginative way. Your taught sessions develop your awareness and understanding of professional issues; the music curriculum; the role of ICT in the teaching of music; and aspects of teaching such as classroom management, planning and assessment.

KEY FEATURES • Spend around 70% of your time in placement schools where you are trained to teach across the 11-16 age range • Study at our Bedford campus, home to one of the largest education providers in the region with a long and established history of teacher education • Develop your creativity and team-working skills, preparing you to influence and lead in educational settings while enhancing your own sense of independence CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On graduating, you can apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to work as a music teacher in a secondary education setting. Many of our graduates go on to rewarding employment in local schools. As well as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), completing the course also offers you up to 60 Master's-level credits with opportunities for further study at MA/MSc, MPhil, PhD and EdD levels.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • The curriculum specialist (secondary music) • The evidence-informed curriculum specialist • Two secondary school placements

To find out more, contact: Kalib De Merchant | E kalib.demerchant@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

SECONDARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION PGCE

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• Spend around 70% of your time in placement schools where you are trained to teach across the 11-16 age range • Study at our Bedford campus, home to one of the largest education providers in the region with a long and established history of teacher education • Learn to apply your subject and theoretical knowledge to practical areas of teaching expertise including different teaching approaches; planning and preparation; and managing the physical education lesson

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

KEY FACTS Apply via Department for Education 'Apply' service

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution plus GCSE grade 4/C in English and mathematics. Enhanced DBS check and medical check. All applicants will also be interviewed.

Through this largely placement-based course, you examine the role of physical education in - and beyond - the National Curriculum. You develop an understanding of physical education as a subject; how it relates to pupils in school and wider society; and how to apply the knowledge gained in your first degree to teach pupils. Your taught sessions develop your understanding of general professional issues. Areas of study include practical application; PE theory; planning and evaluation; teaching styles and strategies; differentiation; organisation; assessment; and reporting.

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On graduating, you can apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to work as a physical education teacher in a secondary education setting. Many of our graduates go on to rewarding employment in local schools. As well as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), completing the course also offers you up to 60 Master's-level credits with opportunities for further study at MA/MSc, MPhil, PhD and EdD levels.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • The curriculum specialist (secondary physical education) • The evidence-informed curriculum specialist • Two secondary school placements

To find out more, contact: Dr Paul Sammon | E paul.sammon@beds.ac.uk

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SECONDARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PGCE

KEY FEATURES

September

• Spend around 70% of your time in placement schools where you are trained to teach across the 11-16 age range • Study at our Bedford campus, home to one of the largest education providers in the region with a long and established history of teacher education • Develop your creativity and team-working skills, preparing you to influence and lead in educational settings while enhancing your own sense of independence

Bedford campus

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

KEY FACTS Apply via Department for Education 'Apply' service

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution plus GCSE grade 4/C in English and mathematics.

Enhanced DBS check and medical check. All applicants will also be interviewed.

This largely placement-based course is designed to give you the subject-specific knowledge, secure understanding of educational theory and practical teaching skills to lead learning; initiate change; and thrive as a teacher. You develop the skills and knowledge to teach religious education in a creative and imaginative way. Your taught sessions develop your awareness and understanding of professional issues; the religious education curriculum; the role of ICT in the teaching of religious education; and aspects of teaching such as classroom management, planning and assessment.

On graduating, you can apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to work as a religious education teacher in a secondary education setting. Many of our graduates go on to rewarding employment in local schools. As well as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), completing the course also offers you up to 60 Master's-level credits with opportunities for further study at MA/MSc, MPhil, PhD and EdD levels.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • The curriculum specialist (secondary religious education) • The evidence-informed curriculum specialist • Two secondary school placements

To find out more, contact: Mohammed Amin | E mohammed.amin01@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

SECONDARY SCIENCE WITH BIOLOGY PGCE KEY FACTS Apply via Department for Education 'Apply' service September Bedford campus 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution plus GCSE grade 4/C in English and mathematics. Enhanced DBS check and medical check. All applicants will also be interviewed.

Develop as a highly qualified, effective teacher of science with a specialism in biology on this largely placement-based course, designed to give you the subject-specific knowledge, secure understanding of educational theory and practical teaching skills to lead learning; initiate change; and thrive as a teacher.

You develop the skills and knowledge to teach scientific concepts in a variety of inspiring ways. Your taught sessions develop your awareness and understanding of professional issues; the science curriculum; and aspects of teaching such as classroom management, planning and assessment.

KEY FEATURES • Spend around 70% of your time in placement schools where you are trained to teach across the 11-16 age range • Study at our Bedford campus, home to one of the largest education providers in the region with a long and established history of teacher education • Develop your creativity and team-working skills, preparing you to influence and lead in educational settings while enhancing your own sense of independence CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On graduating, you can apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to work as a science teacher with a biology specialism in a secondary education setting. Many of our graduates go on to rewarding employment in local schools. As well as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), completing the course also offers you up to 60 Master's-level credits with opportunities for further study at MA/MSc, MPhil, PhD and EdD levels.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • The curriculum specialist (secondary biology) • The evidence-informed curriculum specialist • Two secondary school placements

To find out more, contact: Dr Rukshana Hoque | E rukshana.hoque@beds.ac.uk 102

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SECONDARY SCIENCE WITH CHEMISTRY PGCE KEY FACTS Apply via Department for Education 'Apply' service September Bedford campus 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution plus GCSE grade 4/C in English and mathematics.

Enhanced DBS check and medical check. All applicants will also be interviewed.

Develop as a highly qualified, effective teacher of science with a specialism in chemistry on this largely placement-based course, designed to give you the subject-specific knowledge, secure understanding of educational theory and practical teaching skills to lead learning; initiate change; and thrive as a teacher.

You develop the skills and knowledge to teach scientific concepts in a variety of inspiring ways. Your taught sessions develop your awareness and understanding of professional issues; the science curriculum; and aspects of teaching such as classroom management, planning and assessment.

KEY FEATURES • Spend around 70% of your time in placement schools where you are trained to teach across the 11-16 age range • Study at our Bedford campus, home to one of the largest education providers in the region with a long and established history of teacher education • Develop your creativity and team-working skills, preparing you to influence and lead in educational settings while enhancing your own sense of independence CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On graduating, you can apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to work as a science teacher with a chemistry specialism in a secondary education setting. Many of our graduates go on to rewarding employment in local schools.

As well as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), completing the course also offers you up to 60 Master's-level credits with opportunities for further study at MA/MSc, MPhil, PhD and EdD levels.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • The curriculum specialist (secondary chemistry) • The evidence-informed curriculum specialist • Two secondary school placements

To find out more, contact: Dr Rukshana Hoque | E rukshana.hoque@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

SECONDARY SCIENCE WITH PHYSICS PGCE KEY FACTS Apply via Department for Education 'Apply' service September Bedford campus 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution plus GCSE grade 4/C in English and mathematics. Enhanced DBS check and medical check. All applicants will also be interviewed.

Develop as a highly qualified, effective teacher of science with a specialism in physics on this largely placement-based course, designed to give you the subject-specific knowledge, secure understanding of educational theory and practical teaching skills to lead learning; initiate change; and thrive as a teacher.

You develop the skills and knowledge to teach scientific concepts in a variety of inspiring ways. Your taught sessions develop your awareness and understanding of professional issues; the science curriculum; and aspects of teaching such as classroom management, planning and assessment.

KEY FEATURES • Spend around 70% of your time in placement schools where you are trained to teach across the 11-16 age range • Study at our Bedford campus, home to one of the largest education providers in the region with a long and established history of teacher education • Develop your creativity and team-working skills, preparing you to influence and lead in educational settings while enhancing your own sense of independence CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On graduating, you can apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to work as a science teacher with a physics specialism in a secondary education setting. Many of our graduates go on to rewarding employment in local schools. As well as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), completing the course also offers you up to 60 Master's-level credits with opportunities for further study at MA/MSc, MPhil, PhD and EdD levels.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • The curriculum specialist (secondary physics) • The evidence-informed curriculum specialist • Two secondary school placements

To find out more, contact: Dr Rukshana Hoque | E rukshana.hoque@beds.ac.uk 104

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OLIVIA BUCKLE Secondary Science with Biology PGCE

“My course has significantly developed and enhanced my subject knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and understanding of being a secondary teacher.

Throughout my experience on the PGCE course, I have been highly supported by my subject mentors and school mentors, and all the information they have provided me with has guided me to becoming an effective and reflective science teacher.”

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LAW Our exciting postgraduate courses give you the opportunity to develop expertise in specialist subject areas and study law from a truly international perspective, under the guidance of an experienced, dedicated academic team.

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CAREERS A Master's in Law (LLM) is widely regarded as a way to significantly enhance your career prospects within the legal profession, whether in the UK or overseas. Our graduates develop in their career to become lawyers within international law firms or in-house legal advisers; they also pursue a legal career within the civil service or international organisations. Some students go on to pursue further academic study through MPhil or PhD qualifications.

Q&A Dr Oke Ejims Senior Lecturer in Law and LLM Course Director How will a postgraduate qualification enhance students’ career prospects?

Throughout the LLM, the focus is on the identification, analysis, evaluation and application of legal and regulatory principles. By embedding these transferable skills within the course, we aim to not only develop students' academic thinking but also to prepare them for the demands they will encounter in professional practice. The wide variety of assessments enables our students to develop a range of communication skills invaluable at both an individual level and when working as part of a team. Finally, our Centre for Research in Law (CRiL) offers unique opportunities to get involved in professional projects; engage with world-leading research; and learn directly from experts.

Courses International Business Law LLM

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International Dispute Resolution Law LLM

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DID YOU KNOW? As part of your final LLM project, you have the opportunity to explore real-life legal issues, which will bring you into contact with the reality of professional legal practice and how it operates. By engaging with your final project, you can apply your knowledge to real-life cases, and use critical evaluation and reflection to propose appropriate courses of action.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW LLM KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University September, February Luton campus 1 year full-time UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:1 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

Globalisation and the increase in cross-border business activities have created even more demand for legal experts with specialisation in various aspects of international business law. The LLM International Business Law is designed for graduates who wish to gain a deep understanding of the complexities of transnational business transactions and interactions, and for anyone who intends to pursue a legal career in global business. In line with our practice-oriented approach to learning, you explore real-life business problems from a legal perspective, critically examining the applicable legal rules and policies, finding effective business solutions and providing suitable legal advice.

KEY FEATURES • Develop your knowledge of the legal rules and policies regulating global business activities alongside acquiring the skills to apply this knowledge to a range of transnational business scenarios • Learn from internationally recognised lecturers with an outstanding reputation in their field • Take advantage of our vibrant programme of guest speakers, featuring practising City lawyers and renowned academics CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The course will equip you with the skills necessary for a wide range of legal careers, including within international law firms with specialist business law departments, or as in-house counsel within international corporations. Other potential careers include legal advisor to governmental and non-governmental organisations as well as international and intergovernmental organisations such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) or the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The course also provides an excellent pathway for further studies, including postgraduate research at MPhil or PhD level.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • •

Intellectual property law International litigation Investment arbitration International corporate governance and company law

To find out more, contact: Dr Oke Ejims | E oke.ejims@beds.ac.uk 108

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INTERNATIONAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION LAW LLM

KEY FEATURES

September, February

• Critically examine the origins and causes of international disputes and explore how they might be prevented, managed and resolved • Learn how to discern the tensions between individuals, corporations and governments, and how the law can be used both to prevent and resolve legal disputes • Learn from internationally recognised lecturers and take advantage of our vibrant programme of guest speakers, featuring practising City lawyers and renowned academics

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University

1 year full-time UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:1 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

The steady rise of globalisation and the increase in the volume of cross-border transactions means that organisations, businesses and individuals must navigate an increasingly intricate and complex legal landscape when it comes to resolving legal disputes. As a result, there is a growing demand for lawyers with an understanding of international dispute resolution mechanisms and procedures.

This LLM is designed for graduates who wish to gain specialist knowledge and skills in the highly globalised field of international and transnational dispute resolution law, with a particular focus on cross-border commercial disputes.

This course will help you to pursue successful careers as a lawyer in international law firms or as an in-house counsel within international corporations. It also prepares you for a career in international financial organisations; governmental and non-governmental organisations; and specialised dispute resolution organisations such as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA). The course also provides an excellent pathway for further studies, including postgraduate research at MPhil or PhD level.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • •

Investment arbitration International commercial arbitration International commercial litigation Human rights and environmental litigation

To find out more, contact: Dr Oke Ejims | E oke.ejims@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

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SCIENCES Accelerate your career with a Master's degree from a University with an international research reputation in this field, 30 years of teaching experience and high-spec, modern facilities.

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Our courses not only meet the demands and expectations of the industry but also ensure you will be highly employable. Our MSc portfolio is linked to our research and commercial activities, and regularly undergoes a process of revision and enhancement to keep courses as topical and career-relevant as possible.

Biotechnology MSc with Data Analytics MSc

Q&A Professor Prasad S Sreenivasaprasad Head of Life Sciences What opportunities do students get at Bedfordshire that they may not find elsewhere?

They are taught by research-active academic staff and experienced technical staff keen to support their learning and help them achieve their best. We also have a vibrant and culturally diverse academic environment, set within our £40m STEM building which features high-specification teaching and research laboratories, an analytical science suite and dedicated space for mammalian cell culture.

DID YOU KNOW? Our research institute iBEST (Institute of Biomedical and Environmental Science and Technology) welcomes research degree applications from postgraduate students across a range of areas such as biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, genetics and genomics, immunology and pharmacology.

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Environmental Management MSc

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Food Security in Public Health MSc

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Microbiology in Public Health MSc

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Pharmacology MSc

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Research Degrees in the Institute of Biomedical & Environmental Science & Technology (iBEST) MSc/MPhil/PhD

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Public Health MSc

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BIOTECHNOLOGY MSc

WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, February Luton campus Up to 15 months full-time (options available: part-time);

2 years full-time with Data Analytics or Project Management UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution.

Modern biotechnology is a hugely complex subject, drawing from a range of fields and technologies. This course gives you an advanced understanding of molecular and computational biologies as well as the microbiological techniques at the forefront of technological developments in the field. You learn the latest new technologies in key areas; gain insights into how they are used in the global biotechnology industry; and discover how microbes can be used on an industrial scale to benefit humankind.

BIOTECHNOLOGY WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc Alongside gaining an advanced understanding of molecular biology, computational biology and microbiology, this pathway teaches you valuable skills in project management. You explore the complexity of implementing plans and achieving change in organisations as well as methods managers can use to overcome these obstacles.

KEY FEATURES • Explore the latest technologies in molecular biology and the industrial processes that are used to exploit microbes for specific products and applications • In your laboratory-based research project, choose one of five taught areas: molecular biology; computational biology; applied microbiology; analytical biology; and biomaterials • Learn from a teaching team who are research-active specialists • Take the part-time pathway option to better fit study around your work and family commitments CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This course will support you to seek a career in the biotechnology industries; pharmaceutical and food companies; academic institutions; health-related industries including the NHS; and other public-sector organisations. You will also have the opportunity for further study at Doctoral level.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Analytical methods Applied microbiology Biomaterials Computational and systems biology Molecular biology

BIOTECHNOLOGY WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc Alongside gaining an advanced understanding of molecular biology, computational biology and microbiology, this pathway teaches you valuable IT tools and techniques that you can apply to solve complex, real-world problems. The data analytics units may include computer networks and security as well as data modelling, management and governance. It is designed for non-computing graduates looking to apply IT in their work.

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To find out more, contact: Dr Guy Grant | E guy.grant@beds.ac.uk

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, February Luton campus Up to 15 months full-time (options available: part-time) UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution.

Environmental change affects everyone on the planet and sustainably managing a changing natural environment is one of the 21st century’s most pressing challenges. Through study of environmental sustainability and management, as well as global environmental change, this course gives you a comprehensive understanding of what is happening in the environment. You then go on to examine how the integration of environmental science, biotechnology and management methods can help environmental, biodiversity and ecosystem services, providing practical solutions to environmental problems.

KEY FEATURES • Access the latest scientific thinking and teaching from a leading, researchactive academic team with expertise in ecology, biotechnology, management and environmental microbiology • Be able to evaluate methods of managing environmental change at local and global levels, including legislative, voluntary and economic management • There is the option of a part-time pathway to better fit study around your work and family commitments CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates of this course can choose from a wide range of career paths in environmental science and management in the public and private sectors including environmental agencies and ecological consultancies; biotechnological, environmental and agricultural research organisations; academic institutions; national and international government agencies and non-governmental bodies; and related business and industry including food security. You also have the option of further study leading to PhD. AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • •

Environmental biotechnology Environmental management and sustainability Environmental project management Global environmental change

To find out more, contact: Dr Krystal Phillip | E krystal.phillip@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

FOOD SECURITY IN PUBLIC HEALTH MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, February Luton campus Up to 15 months full-time (options available: part-time)

UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution.

This MSc course is designed to equip you with an advanced understanding of food security and its role to public health, and to ensure you have the skills and expertise you need to follow a rewarding career in this important area. You explore and evaluate current research in the field; the issues within food security in public health and how to overcome them; public health policy and practices; and the effectiveness of public health information. The course links theory to practical application, with case studies from both developed and developing economies.

KEY FEATURES • Work with our expert Life Sciences team, all of whom are actively involved in research so you are up to the minute when it comes to current and emerging developments in the field • Benefit from the expertise of the University’s School of Society, Community and Health, who work collaboratively with Life Sciences on this course • Access the high-spec science facilities in our STEM building including its state-of-the-art laboratories CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Studying this course will create career opportunities for you in government agencies, industry and other organisations related to the broad area of food systems management, public health and environmental sustainability. Recent graduates have gone into healthcare; pharmaceutical; food; research; and science and education. Others have gone on to pursue a PhD or study medicine.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Epidemiology in public health Food quality assurance Food safety Food systems management Principles, policies and issues in public health

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MICROBIOLOGY IN PUBLIC HEALTH MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, February Luton campus F ull-time over 12 months (October intake) or 15 months (February intake). Options available: part-time UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution.

In 2019, WHO listed high-threat pathogens, influenza pandemic, antimicrobial resistance and vaccine hesitancy among the ten top threats to global health.

In 2020, the world suffered the profound effects of the novel SARS-CoV2 virus.

There has never been a more compelling time to become a skilled professional in microbiology. This Master’s course focuses on the science of micro-organisms and the range of strategies employed for public health protection including epidemiology; public health intelligence; vaccination; antimicrobial chemotherapy; diagnostic microbiology; and outbreak investigation.

KEY FEATURES • Explore how developments in molecular biology have altered diagnosis of infectious disease, and impacted on outbreak investigation and management • Learn about current practice and new developments in vaccines and antimicrobial chemotherapy • Undertake a challenging microbiology research project or public health dissertation, enabling you to consider a particular topic in detail CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This course prepares you for a career in pharmaceutical or biotechnological industries; the health sector including the NHS and public health; and academic research. It equips you with the knowledge and skills to take on roles in settings such as diagnostic and reference laboratories as well as within local and national government agencies. You can also choose to continue your studies at Doctoral level.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Control of infectious diseases Epidemiology in public health Micro-organisms in health and disease Molecular and diagnostic microbiology Public health protection

To find out more, contact: Dr Zara Ross | E zara.ross@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

PHARMACOLOGY MSc WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, February Luton campus Up to 15 months full-time (options available: part-time);

2 years with Data Analytics or Project Management UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related

subject from a recognised higher education institution.

The development of safe and effective new drugs is a challenging and rewarding field. Our Pharmacology Master’s gives you the high-quality training, knowledge and key skills required to make your mark in the pharmaceutical industry and ultimately benefit wider society. It gives you a broad knowledge of drug discovery and development, focusing on the mechanisms of drug action at molecular level; the treatment of human diseases; and the latest cell and molecular technologies used in pharmacology.

PHARMACOLOGY WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc This two-year Master's gives you the high-quality pharmacological training you need to work in the field of drug discovery and development alongside valuable IT skills. Data Analytics units cover programming; databases; security; and computer networking. You also learn to apply your IT knowledge and skills to complex, realworld problems as well as emerging technologies and developments.

PHARMACOLOGY WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates progress to careers in pre-clinical research; clinical research; drug licensing and regulatory affairs; medical information; medical writing; and medical sales. You can also continue in higher education at Doctorate level (MPhil and PhD).

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • •

Cell and molecular biology Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics Molecular pharmacology Drug discovery and development

This two-year Master’s gives you the high-quality pharmacological training, knowledge and skills you need to work in the field of drug discovery and development alongside teaching you valuable skills in project management.

The Project Management units include leading and managing organisational resources; personal professional development; and developing independent research. You build your ability to implement plans, overcome obstacles and achieve change in a project, organisation or in your own performance.

KEY FEATURES • Study the principles of drug design, pre-clinical evaluation, clinical trials, regulatory affairs and the application of new technologies in the drug discovery and development process • Explore the latest therapeutic concepts and principles relating to the causes, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of human diseases in current clinical practice • Work with our expert academic team, who are actively involved in research so you are up to the minute when it comes to current and emerging developments in the field To find out more, contact: Dr Prashanth Bajpe | E prashanth.bajpe@beds.ac.uk

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ADENIKE OLOMOLA MSc Pharmacology

“My course is designed so that it integrates the latest theoretical developments. It gives you a broad knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and the molecular biology of drugs as well as the opportunity to get the key skills that you need.”

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RESEARCH DEGREES IN THE INSTITUTE OF BIOMEDICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (IBEST) MSc BY RESEARCH/MPhil/PhD KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, March Luton campus Variable UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:1 Honours degree or a Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area. You will also need to demonstrate high levels of potential and motivation for research.

Research degrees are ideal if you wish to study for a PhD and/or to improve your laboratory and practical skills. If you wish to study for a PhD, you have the opportunity to identify a project supervisor and seek guidance to develop a project outline.

KEY FEATURES • Independent laboratory training • Development of publishable research CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Possible careers include: academic/research positions; pharmaceutical industry; biotech companies; environmental agencies; entrepreneurship; patent or science communication.

THE UNIVERSITY WELCOMES RESEARCH DEGREE APPLICATIONS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Biochemistry Biogerontology Cancer biology Computational biology Environmental biotechnology Food security Genetics and genomics Immunology Microbiology Molecular cell biology Molecular modelling and drug discovery Molecular diagnostics Pharmacology To find out more, contact: The Research Graduate School E research@beds.ac.uk | E lifesciences@beds.ac.uk

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MEDIA

& CULTURE Our excellent industry links give you the chance to grow your network and enhance your employability. Many of our postgraduates work within the industry, with alumni at Radio 1, Kiss FM, Channel 5, CBeebies and many more.

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The creative industries are a growth area and the UK is at the forefront of this development, with areas of recognised excellence in media, culture and the arts. At Bedfordshire, we have all the facilities and resources you need to build confidence and gain professional experience. You engage with a diverse range of creative professionals and benefit from a full programme of visiting speakers, masterclasses and workshops, all offering invaluable insight into the industry.

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Mass Communications MA

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Q&A Dr Carlota Larrea Head of the School of Arts and Creative Industries How do you help students secure jobs?

We give students the specific skills and knowledge required in the job market as well as critical thinking and communication. We also use our external contacts to host regular events with industry professionals, enabling students to gain insight into the industry and grow their network.

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Dance Performance & Choreography MA

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Secondary Drama PGCE

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Screen Performance & Communication Techniques MA

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DID YOU KNOW? Students can get behind-the-scenes experience of presenting or producing radio shows at Radio LaB, our award-winning community radio station. Our dedicated Media Centre also has industry-standard facilities – like TV and digital radio studios, a performance theatre, electronic newsrooms, green screen and video-editing suites - to help students produce their own professional projects.

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CREATIVE DIGITAL FILM PRODUCTION MA

MASS COMMUNICATIONS MA KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University

KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University

October, February

October

Luton campus

Luton campus

1 year full-time or 2 years part-time (October start only); 15 months full-time or 2-3 years part-time (February start only)

15 months full-time (options available: part-time)

UK/International students

UK/International students

pplicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related A subject from a recognised higher education institution.

Portfolio and telephone interview are also required.

pplicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related A subject from a recognised higher education institution.

This course gives you hands-on experience of film-making to a professional standard, with the specialist knowledge and skills you need to work and do well in the fast-evolving field of digital film production. It encourages you to explore areas such as cross-media approaches to story-telling; scriptwriting; production planning and development; digital film production; editing and post-production techniques; film history and theory.

KEY FEATURES • Study with a dynamic, experienced team of acclaimed film-makers and published scholars • Develop your industry network and future employment potential through meeting leading filmmakers, film editors and industry executives • For your final dissertation or project, you can choose to take on the challenge of making your own film - either fiction, documentary or a hybrid CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This course is ideal for you if you are seeking a job in film-related fields such as production, programming, marketing and film administration. It provides an understanding of filmmaking in relation to commercial and cultural industries both global and in the UK. Students graduating from this degree have entered the film industry as editors, filmmakers and production crew as well as setting up their own production companies. Graduates will also be qualified to apply for MPhil and PhD research degrees.

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Fiction/non-fiction film production Film analysis Practical post-production Truth and telling Digital film project

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As elements of mass media converge, it is increasingly important to understand how interconnected the industry is. This course examines the key issues affecting media and communication in a culturally diverse, modern society while introducing the theories that underpin practice and applying them to real-life examples. You also explore policy and ethical issues, and use your skills in critical analysis, research and communication to propose solutions.

KEY FEATURES • Learn from specialists in audience studies, journalism, political communications and radio • Access Research Institute for Media, Arts and Performance (RIMAP) seminars featuring external industry and academic speakers • Tailor the course to your own interests when you undertake a final, independent research project/dissertation (subject to staff supervisory expertise) CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Typical career areas for graduates include broadcasting; journalism; media development; arts administration; photography; theatre; media research; PR and advertising; design; and copywriting. It can also open the way to work in areas such as education and human resource management. As an MA graduate, you also have the opportunity to study at Doctoral level with an MPhil or PhD. AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Current research in mass communications Media and international development Media institutions, structures and policies Research methods Final project

To find out more, contact: Keith Jebb | E keith.jebb@beds.ac.uk

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RESEARCH DEGREES IN THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR MEDIA, ARTS & PERFORMANCE (RIMAP) MA BY RESEARCH/MPhil/PhD KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, March L uton campus or Bedford campus, dependent upon specialist subject area Variable

UK/International students pplicants should have a 2:1 Honours degree or a Master’s A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area. You will also need to demonstrate high levels of potential and motivation for research.

KEY FEATURES • Full support of specialised research groups and internationally renowned scholars CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Career opportunities are dependent upon specific areas of study but employment prospects in education, media organisations, the creative industries and government are all greatly enhanced by research qualifications.

THE UNIVERSITY WELCOMES RESEARCH DEGREE APPLICATIONS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: • • • • • • • • • •

Creative writing Dance, dance and technology, choreography Film adaptation Intercultural performance Journalism Media, new media, social media Music technology Performance analysis Theatre Travel writing

The Research Institute for Media, Arts and Performance (RIMAP) offers research-based MA by research, MPhil and PhD opportunities. The institute has many years of experience supervising research students to completion, as well as an established expertise in a number of specialist areas.

To find out more, contact: The Research Graduate School | E research@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

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NURSING,

& HEALTH We offer a supportive learning environment, modern facilities and flexible, work-based courses. Our strong links with local healthcare partners mean courses are always up to date with contemporary healthcare needs.

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We offer pre-registration courses for graduates who wish to study to become a nurse. Nurses, midwives, doctors and dentists can also take on courses designed to enhance and develop their careers.

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Dental Education PgCert

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Dental Law & Ethics PgCert/MA

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Medical Education PgCert/MA

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Mental Health Nursing MSc

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Midwifery MSc

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Public Health MSc

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Research Degrees in the Institute for Health Research (IHR) MSc/MPhil/PhD

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What opportunities does Bedfordshire offer students that they might not find elsewhere?

The University of Bedfordshire places great importance on the quality of the student experience and adopts learner-centred approaches to teaching and learning through partnerships with students, service users, practice-based mentors and expert practitioners in local healthcare organisations. Upon graduation, our students are well prepared to accept challenging roles in the healthcare field.

DID YOU KNOW? Our Institute for Health Research (IHR) is a centre of excellence.

Currently, staff and research students come from over 15 countries to create a strong global research community. Current research interests focus on: public health; health inequalities; the organisation and delivery of health and social care; chronic and infectious diseases; primary care; biostatistics; and mental health.

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Health Psychology MSc

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Master of Business Administration Hospital & Health Services Management MBA

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For more information on any of the courses, visit: beds.ac.uk/pg-study For up-to-date information on part-time study options, see: beds.ac.uk/part-time

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ADULT NURSING MSc KEY FACTS Apply via UCAS February Luton campus 2 years full-time UK/International students

Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution, as well as GCSE grade 4/C in English and mathematics, and 600+ hours recent direct healthcare experience. Applicants that do not have a degree in a related subject will require substantial work experience. DBS check and occupational health check required. There will also be an interview.

If you have a related Honours degree along with the commitment to study and work full time, then this course enables you to become a registered nurse in two years. It supports you to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours needed to be an adult nurse, able to meet the demands of the role in a constantly evolving healthcare system. You study in both academic and clinical settings, with assessments that encourage you to make links between theory and practice.

KEY FEATURES • Benefit from University facilities that include new simulation labs with stateof-the-art medical mannequins so you can experience real-life scenarios in a safe and supported environment • Secure a local practice placement through our strong links with healthcare providers in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire • Learn from visiting lecturers who are clinical specialists, providing you with the latest research and practice in their field CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a registered adult nurse, opening up career opportunities within the public, private and not-forprofit healthcare sectors. Graduates are likely to go on to work in acute care; rehabilitation; community; specialist areas of practice; or residential care settings.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Developing adult nursing practice Assessment and decision making in adult nursing Principles of clinical leadership Medicines management and pharmacology in adult nursing Preparation for registered practice

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ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICE MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University

KEY FEATURES • This course links with the four pillars of ACP and the HEE's Multi-Professional Framework for England • It explores the four pillars: research, education, leadership and clinical practice • Undertake a service improvement project

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Putteridge Bury campus

On completing this course, you should be equipped to initiate developments at both national and local level within healthcare settings and contribute specialist expertise in your area of practice, to improve standards and contribute to improved outcomes in patient care. We work with your employer to ensure there is an ACP role for you at the end of the course. This Master’s can also lead to accreditation with Health Education England.

3 years part-time UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

Applicants should be registered with the relevant regulatory body, e.g. NMC or HCPC, and working as a healthcare professional in your chosen discipline (and remain so for the duration of the course).

If you are a practising, registered healthcare professional ready to take your career to the next level, then this course gives you the skills to become an advanced practitioner who can lead, innovate and improve healthcare across a wide range of settings. It covers all areas of your practice, and uses your current work and development needs to build on your existing skills and experience.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • • • •

Education in healthcare Leadership and supervision in healthcare Mental health skills for healthcare practitioners Non-medical prescribing Research methods in healthcare Work-based learning Service improvement project

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MIGUEL DIAS Advanced Clinical Practice MSc

“This course should allow me to work as an independent and qualified ACP,

giving me a great base to develop my knowledge and skills. I believe it might also allow development in areas such as research and education, two of my big interests.”

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DENTAL EDUCATION PgCert KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University September Bedford campus 1-2 years part-time UK students Applicants must have a 2:2 Honours degree in dentistry, dental nursing or allied dental professions and be working in the profession.

This flexible course combines face-to-face, online and practice-based approaches to provide a rich range of learning, teaching and assessment opportunities. It will build your skills as an educator, scholar and educational leader able to support the development of dental care professionals, their teams and the wider organisation.

Designed with the diverse educational roles and responsibilities of dental educators in mind, it gives you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of contemporary dental educational practices and broaden your expertise in areas of particular interest.

KEY FEATURES • The course is accredited by the Academy of Medical Educators • Its part-time, blended-learning approach helps you maintain your work/life balance while studying • You learn from academics who are established medical and dental educators with experience spanning undergraduate and postgraduate dental, medical and healthcare education CAREER OPPORTUNITIES You will be able to expand and develop your educational roles and responsibilities within your current employment. It also opens the way to more senior roles in education if you continue your academic studies and complete a postgraduate diploma or full Master’s in a related area.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • Clinical education in practice • Understanding learning in the workplace • Work-based learning

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DENTAL LAW & ETHICS PgCert/MA KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University September Bedford campus 1-4 years part-time UK students pplicants must have a 2:2 Honours degree in dentistry, A dental nursing or allied dental professions and be working in the profession.

Providing unique opportunities to study dental care from ethical, legal and professional perspectives, this flexible part-time course builds your professional knowledge of the concepts and theories of law and ethics as well as exploring how they are applied in practice. Encompassing both clinical and business settings, it provides you with the opportunity to examine your own practice, particularly when it comes to enhancing patient care and delivering excellent service.

KEY FEATURES • Designed to fit in with your work schedule, combining intensive study days with supported online and self-directed learning • Benefit from a wide range of learning and teaching methods including small group workshops; micro-teaching; action learning sets; case studies; presentations; critical-incident analysis; and individual and group work • Learn with an experienced, inter-disciplinary team made up of university and visiting staff • At final Master’s stage, undertake a supervised research project related to legal and/or ethical issues in dental practice CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This course will support you to take on a more specialist, legal role in dental practice (such as practice manager or clinical lead); indemnity organisations; primary care organisations; or as an expert dental witness to legal firms.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • Dental law in practice • Ethical dental practice • Research methods

To find out more, contact: Dr Hoda Wassif | E hoda.wassif@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

MEDICAL EDUCATION PgCert/MA KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University September Bedford campus 1-4 years part-time UK students Applicants must have a 2:2 Honours degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or a related healthcare discipline and be working in the profession.

This flexible course will enable you to develop your competence as a clinical educator in both professional practice and educational settings. With a focus on contemporary practice, it combines face-to-face, online and blended-learning approaches to provide a rich range of learning, teaching and assessment opportunities. It is designed for busy medical professionals who wish to build their skills as an educator but need a course that is flexible enough to adapt to their lives.

KEY FEATURES • Gain the understanding and techniques you need to support the development of clinical professionals, your teams and the wider organisation • Each unit combines study days and live online sessions that range over the semester, with online learning and supported self-directed study • The course is accredited by the Academy of Medical Educators and aligns with appropriate professional standards CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The course builds your ability to take on more senior educational roles within your current place of employment, enabling you to adopt a critical stance to your own and others’ educational practice, and to propose ways to enhance student and trainee learning experiences.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Clinical education in practice Education perspectives for the workplace Educational policy and leadership Understanding learning in the workplace Research methods

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MENTAL HEALTH NURSING MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University February Luton campus 2 years full-time UK students pplicants must have a 2:2 Honours degree in a life, health or A social science-related subject. GCSE grades 9-4 or equivalent in mathematics and English language.

If you have a degree in a health, social care or health science-related subject and have the dedication to study and work full time, then this Master’s will enable you become a registered nurse in two years. Through the course, you develop the practical skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours needed to nurse adults with mental health issues professionally and compassionately. You study in an academic setting and work in clinical practice environments, enabling you to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a mental health nurse.

KEY FEATURES • Study through innovative teaching methods with a professionally experienced, research-active academic team • Benefit from University facilities that include up-to-the-minute simulation labs so you can experience real-life scenarios in a safe and supported environment • Our strong links with healthcare providers in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire mean you can secure a local practice placement CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The course opens the way to a career as a registered mental health nurse in a range of healthcare areas and environments such as in-patient care; crisis intervention; community mental health nursing; specialist areas of practice; and residential care settings. It can also provide a route to specialised clinical practice, management or education. If you would like to continue with your studies, the University has a range of postgraduate and Doctoral courses to gain specialist practitioner or medical education qualifications.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • • • • •

Developing mental health nursing practice Preparation for mental health nursing registered practice Assessment and decision making in mental health nursing Health, life and social sciences for nursing Improving care: principles of clinical leadership Medicines management and pharmacology in mental health nursing Professional values and governance Research methods

To find out more, contact: Joyce Rambanepasi | E joyce.rambanepasi@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

MIDWIFERY MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University September Luton campus; Aylesbury campus 2 years full-time UK students This Master’s is for registered nurses (adult nursing) wishing to become a midwife.

KEY FEATURES • Learn the complete role of the midwife as the expert in normal pregnancy and birth as well as caring for women/birthing people experiencing complications • Explore the wider role of the midwife within primary- and secondary-care settings, including public health, sexual health and women’s/birthing people’s health promotion • Gain experience on non-maternity wards to learn how pregnancy affects and is affected by - a variety of medical conditions. Non-maternity experience may include medical, mental health, surgery, neonatal and intensive care CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On completion of this course, you can go on to work as a qualified and registered midwife within the NHS or as an independent midwife. It also gives you the potential to progress into leadership positions and specialist roles in clinical settings or follow a career in management, research and teaching.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE:

This practice-based course prepares you to care for women/birthing people throughout their pregnancy, labour and postnatal period. Your time on the course is split equally between practice and University, giving the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge to the clinical environment. You prepare for professional practice through simulation and scenario-based learning as well as lectures, seminars and group work. This is alongside your clinical placement, where you are supported by a practice supervisor. Successful completion of the course leads to an award of a MSc degree and registration with the NMC, allowing you to practise as a midwife in the UK.

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Midwifery care in practice Developing the future midwife Enhancing quality and safety in midwifery Examination of the newborn Public health and the accountable midwife Universal care and human development

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PUBLIC HEALTH MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, February Luton campus 1 year full-time (October start); 15 months full-time (February start); 2 years part-time UK/International students pplicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a relevant A subject from a recognised higher education institution.

Candidates should also have experience of working within public health or social care where possible.

When you join this MSc course, you become part of a supportive and nurturing ‘community of inquiry’. You develop a critical understanding of how research processes can be applied to the study of public health; gain insights into the global drivers behind health system reform and their potential impacts on future public health policy; and build your understanding of policy development and implementation in developed and developing nations. You learn to apply your knowledge through exploring real-life case studies from around the world.

KEY FEATURES • Gain expertise and insight on a course based on the principle that medical professionals should improve health and prevent disease, not just provide treatment for those who are ill • Benefit from a research-active academic team involved in internationally excellent and world-leading research at our Institute of Applied Social Research (REF 2021) • The course addresses the key competencies from the UK Faculty of Public Health and, on completion, you are eligible to apply for fellow membership of the UK Royal Society for Public Health CAREER OPPORTUNITIES There are a range of career opportunities within public health, including public health analyst; public health programme manager; and public health specialist. The course can also act as a platform for postgraduate research (MPhil/PhD) study in public health and provides you with sufficient grounding for the UK Faculty of Public Health Part I examination.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • • • •

Epidemiology in public health Ethical and legal issues in healthcare Health and social care inequalities Healthcare commissioning Principles, policies and issues in public health Public health protection Public health research methods

To find out more, contact: Dr Bhavneet Singh | E bhavneet.singh@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

RESEARCH DEGREES IN THE INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH RESEARCH (IHR)

MSc BY RESEARCH/MPhil/PhD KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, March

Putteridge Bury, Luton or Bedford campus Variable UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:1 Honours degree, a Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area. You will also need to demonstrate high levels of potential and motivation for research.

Develop your research interests and skills in a centre of excellence for health, working within research groups which are building international evidence bases for health and healthcare. We will equip you with the skills to undertake, analyse and evaluate health research. You will receive exemplary training throughout the course of your studies and you may become an active member of the Institute for Health Research, attending relevant meetings, seminars and discussions.

KEY FEATURES • Our staff and research students come from over 30 countries with interests in a range of areas including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Canada, Nigeria, Libya and the European Union countries CAREER OPPORTUNITIES You will explore your research interests and evolve into one of the next leaders in public health. Past graduates are employed with the World Health Organisation (WHO), The Global Fund, Ministries of Health in several countries, Public Health England and other organisations with national and global reach.

THE INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH RESEARCH WELCOMES APPLICATIONS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: • • • • • • • •

Chronic and infectious diseases Healthcare commissioning Health inequalities Health informatics Health delivery and organisation Health services research Primary care Public health

To find out more, contact: Dr Yannis Pappas | E yannis.pappas@beds.ac.uk | E research@beds.ac.uk 136

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PERFORMING

ARTS Our postgraduate Performing Arts provision is highly focused on refining your artistic, academic and critical-thinking skills within an industry-focused environment. You benefit from outstanding facilities, strong professional networks, and individual mentoring from our dynamic, industry-experienced team, ensuring you graduate as a confident, skilled professional.

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Each course provides unique experiences aimed at developing your career. Students studying Dance Performance & Choreography undertake a repertory performance tour, where they also lead workshops, while students of Screen Performance & Communication Techniques create a professional show reel. Our graduates work as performers, directors, choreographers, arts managers, teachers, lecturers and researchers while others have established their own performance companies or published and presented their research internationally.

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Screen Performance & Communication Techniques MA

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Q&A Dr Tamara Ashley Course Co-ordinator for Dance Performance & Choreography MA How do you help students secure jobs after graduating?

We offer career seminars, and help students to prepare professional portfolios and job applications. Additionally, students can lead projects and workshops in professional settings, which help to build their skills and knowledge as well as networks within the sector. Students also benefit from our award-winning Careers and Employability team, who host regular events and workshops including practice interviews and CV clinics.

PERFORMING ARTS

CAREERS

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Creative Digital Film Production MA

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Research Degrees in the Research Institute for Media, Arts & Performance (RIMAP) MA/MPhil/PhD

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DID YOU KNOW? You will have access to a 260-seat professional theatre, an 80-seat studio theatre, and four fully sprung dance studios.

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DANCE PERFORMANCE & CHOREOGRAPHY MA

SCREEN PERFORMANCE & COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES MA

KEY FACTS

KEY FACTS

Apply direct to the University

Apply direct to the University

October

October

Bedford campus

Luton campus

1 year full-time (options available: part-time)

1 year full-time

UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution. All candidates must undergo an audition and interview.

Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution, or significant media industry experience. An interview is required.

Refine your professional skills in performance and/or choreographic practice on a Master’s course that offers you the opportunity for professional-level repertory performance practice along with membership of our postgraduate university dance company. The course emphasis is on the health of mind and body through dance practice and includes contemporary dance, yoga, improvisation, fusion styles and dance science. You also benefit from its global perspective, with students and choreographers from around the world bringing a wealth of ideas and diversity.

In today’s visual world, it’s not just actors who perform on screen. Many other professionals are called on to present themselves in front of a camera. Through a mixture of practical, work-based learning and theory, this course develops your acting, presenting and communication skills so you can perform confidently and to a professional standard before the camera. It is intended for people who may need to perform or present in sectors such as performance, journalism, politics or business.

KEY FEATURES

• Develop your performance skills based on up-to-date practices and techniques, covering situations from fictional drama to factual programming • Participate in masterclasses run by experts in the media industry; take up work placements or employment within established casting and production companies; or audition for screen-based productions • Graduate with a professional-standard show reel which showcases your skills and personal approach to screen performance

• Gain high-level practical, professional and theoretical skills using our industry-standard studios, theatres and library facilities • Work with a dynamic team of tutors with internationally significant experience as academics, practice-led researchers and dance artists • Develop your professional network through our relationships with key organisations such as Arts Council England; Youth Dance England; dance agencies; performance venues; professional dance companies; and community arts organisations CAREER OPPORTUNITIES As a graduate of this course, you will be equipped to pursue a wide variety of careers as a performer; interdisciplinary performance practitioner; choreographer; educator; independent portfolio worker (consultant or researcher, for example) in the creative industries; or follow careers in screen-based performance.

Our graduates can be found working in the UK and internationally, in fields including freelance dance artist or choreographer; education or wider community environments; the film/video industry; and commercial sector.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Choreographic research Repertory and performance Researching dance Somatic practice The repertory artist: skills, roles and context

To find out more, contact: Dr Tamara Ashley | E tamara.ashley@beds.ac.uk 140

UK/International students

KEY FEATURES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The course opens up numerous career opportunities in acting and presenting for television, film or the internet. It would also benefit those pursuing careers in journalism, politics and business who, in the course of their work, are called upon to appear and present themselves and their ideas before a camera. Graduates from this course are working in media; education; and film production; some of our alumni have also been cast in TV programmes and feature films.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Industry approaches and practice Working before the camera Practice-based research methods Professional practices in the workplace Screen performance final project

To find out more, contact: Dr Maria Wiener | E maria.wiener@beds.ac.uk

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HEIDI KING Screen Performance & Communication Techniques MA

“This course really appealed to me because it doesn’t just focus on acting, but

teaches you how to build a profile for yourself and set up your own website. The facilities here are amazing, too, and I love that you can borrow equipment from the Media Hub.” beds.ac.uk

PSYCHOLOGY

The School of Psychology has a strong identity nationally and internationally for excellence in research. We offer a knowledge base and set of skills that equip you for the many careers that exist in psychology as well as preparing you practically and intellectually for other careers. All our MSc courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

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CAREERS

COURSES

Many of our courses deal with applying theory to real-life situations, ensuring you receive an ideal balance of theory and practice. Subject areas include eye-witness testimonies; the origins of prejudice and stereotypes; decision making; and much more. You develop skills which are highly desirable to employers, including the ability to conduct research; manage projects; solve problems; think critically; communicate clearly; and work as part of a team.

You also get the chance to present work at prestigious conferences, giving you valuable experience in a real-life professional scenario.

Applied Psychology (Conversion) MSc

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Forensic Psychology MSc

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Health Psychology MSc

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Q&A Professor Ann Weatherall Head of School of Psychology What unique opportunities does studying at Bedfordshire offer?

You have access to state-of-the-art facilities and can attend guest lectures as well as assessment centre days. We enhance your student experience by developing employability skills through the structure of our courses and by providing opportunities to be involved in research projects, volunteering and work placements.

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Criminology MA

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Education MA

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For more information on any of the courses, visit: beds.ac.uk/pg-study For up-to-date information on part-time study options, see: beds.ac.uk/part-time

DID YOU KNOW? Our specialist facilities provide first-class psychology laboratories and computing environments for all our students. They include a biological and cognitive psychology lab; cognitive neuropsychology lab; and a suite of research cubicles with a range of specialist equipment.

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APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY (CONVERSION) MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University September Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time)

UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

This conversion course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and is open to anyone with a recognised undergraduate degree in any subject who wishes to work towards becoming a chartered psychologist. The course features the essential core topics required to gain BPS graduate membership: individual differences and developmental, social, cognitive and biological psychology.

Gaining BPS membership is your first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist specialising in a chosen area such as health, forensic, counselling, education or clinical.

KEY FEATURES • Gain the skills and expertise necessary to use the qualitative and quantitative methodologies commonly used by professional psychologists • Benefit from access to high-spec, modern equipment such as eye-tracking; a driving simulator; KAT Walk omnidirectional VR slide mills; EEG recording equipment • Develop a critical awareness of the application of psychology to real-world issues CAREER OPPORTUNITIES As a graduate chartered member of the BPS, you will be eligible to apply for specialist Master's and/or Doctoral degrees to become an occupational, forensic, health, educational, counselling, sport or clinical psychologist. This will then enable you to work in services such as health, education and the justice system as a chartered psychologist. Your Master’s qualification will also open up a range of graduate posts in other sectors. Alternatively, you may wish to continue your studies with a PhD in a related field.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • • •

Applied psychology Biological and neuropsychological perspectives of behaviour Cognition and performance Developmental psychology Personality, intelligence and assessments Social psychology To find out more, contact: Dr Lynne Wood | E lynne.wood@beds.ac.uk

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FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY MSc

KEY FEATURES

October

• Develop your ability to communicate forensic-related material using appropriate methods of delivery to psychology and nonpsychology professionals • Gain a high level of knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods, allowing you to perform complex data analysis, interpretation, evaluation and synthesis • This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) Division of Forensic Psychology

Luton campus

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University

1 year full-time (options available: part-time)

UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution and should also provide evidence of the Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) with the British Psychological Society (BPS).

An interview is required.

Supporting the requirements of the British Psychological Society’s Division of Forensic Psychology, this course develops a systematic understanding and critical awareness of current problems in the field while offering new insights into the theory and practice of forensic psychology. The course gives you stage one training towards becoming a chartered psychologist.

Your BPS-accredited MSc opens the way to further applied training in forensic psychology to become a full chartered member of the BPS and gain eligibility to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Other career opportunities include prison and probation services; the police; the criminal justice system; and the NHS. You may also wish to continue your studies with a PhD. AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • • •

Assessments in forensic psychology Criminal psychology Investigative psychology Legal psychology Professional skills for forensic psychologists Victimology

To find out more, contact: Dr Melanie Pitchford | E melanie.pitchford@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time)

UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution and should also provide evidence of the Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) with the British Psychological Society (BPS).

In health psychology you take a more whole-person approach to understanding health and illness, exploring the interaction of psychological, social and biological factors. Taught by an academic team actively involved in research, you benefit from their knowledge and research skills and gain new insights into the theory and practice of health psychology. This course forms stage one of the training you need to become a chartered psychologist member of the Division of Health Psychology within the British Psychological Society.

KEY FEATURES • Be able to show how the links between scientific theory and practice can guide the collection and interpretation of empirical data • Develop a systematic understanding and critical awareness of current problems in the field • Confidently use qualitative and quantitative research methods to perform complex data analysis, interpretation, evaluation and synthesis CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This BPS-accredited MSc opens the way to stage two training to become a chartered psychologist and registered health psychologist, where career options include working for the government; the NHS; in research; patient/practitioner communications; and teaching. If you wish to move into employment following graduation, you will find opportunities such as research; teaching; social care; health care; human resource management; and the sports sector. You may also wish to continue your research studies at PhD level.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • • •

Lifestyle and individual differences Mechanisms of health and disease Perceptions and actions Professional skills for health psychologists Public health Stress, coping and chronic disease

To find out more, contact: Dr Erica Cook | E erica.cook@beds.ac.uk 146

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JESSICA BROWN Health Psychology MSc

“This course has allowed me to discover so many career paths I was previously unaware of within the field of health psychology. I now know that I have many options and paths I can take and the next step is to practically explore these options. Identifying practical applications throughout the course was very useful, as well as learning the practical techniques we may need to use in future careers.”

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

As part of our postgraduate community, you will be taught by world-leading researchers, exploring topics such as gangs and county lines; safeguarding; human rights; trafficking and migration. You will learn to apply your knowledge in a way that promotes social justice and challenges inequality.

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We encourage you to become a subject specialist, using the knowledge gained to undertake a dissertation that contributes to the development of understanding, policy and practice in your chosen field. This expertise will make you stand out as a candidate when it comes to employment and give you the edge in any interview situation. Our MA students have gone on to rewarding careers in a variety of fields in statutory, voluntary and private sectors as well as establishing their own social enterprises and community interest companies.

Applied Social Work Practice: Children & Families MA

SOCIAL SCIENCES

CAREERS

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Applied Social Work Practice: Leadership & Management MA 150 Applied Social Work: Practice Education MA

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Childhood, Youth & Family Studies MA

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Childhood, Youth & Family Studies: Youth Work Pathway MA

153

Criminology MA

154

Integrated Healthcare Practice & Strategic Leadership PgCert/PgDip/MSc

155

Q&A

International Social Welfare & Social Development MA

156

Dr Fiona Factor Postgraduate Portfolio Leader

Professional Social Work Practice PgDip

158

Social Work MSc

159

Social Work Practice – Master of Professional Social Work Practice

160

Research Degrees in the Institute of Applied Social Research (IASR) MA/MSc/MPhil/PhD

161

Professional Doctorate in Children & Young People’s Services

161

What opportunities does studying social sciences at Bedfordshire offer postgraduate students?

We have an exciting range of professional and academic courses on offer. Our past students now work across the human services as social workers, probation officers, managers in statutory and non-statutory services as well as in prisons, in the police service and for health and social care agencies. Students tell us they are stimulated and challenged by our courses, and feel they are prepared for their future careers.

DID YOU KNOW? The Social Sciences staff team combines extensive research knowledge across social work; youth work; criminal justice; social studies; child and adolescent studies; and health and social care.

Eighty-one per cent of research undertaken at our Institute of Applied Social Research has been rated internationally excellent or world-leading by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

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Education (Social Justice) MA

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Public Health MSc

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APPLIED SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE: CHILDREN & FAMILIES* MA

APPLIED SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE: LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT* MA

KEY FACTS

KEY FACTS

Apply direct to the University

Apply direct to the University

October

October

Putteridge Bury campus, Luton

Putteridge Bury campus, Luton

5 years part-time (day)

5 years part-time (day)

UK students

UK students

Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution; be registered with the HCPC; and be a practising social worker in a children and families setting. *At time of publication, this suite of courses was in the process of being restructured into one MA in Advanced Social Work Practice. Please see website for the latest information.

*At time of publication, this suite of courses was in the process of being restructured into one MA in Advanced Social Work Practice. Please see website for the latest information.

The course is aimed at registered social workers practising in the area of children and families service provision who wish to develop the advanced systematic understanding, research-informed knowledge and analytical skills needed for a high level of competent practice. The course content is underpinned by the Professional Capabilities Framework (BASW 2018); the chief social worker’s Knowledge & Skills Statements (KSS); and current evidence from research. The course is normally completed within five years, on a part-time basis.

This part-time course encourages you to reach your full potential as a leader and manager in social work by enhancing your knowledge, skills, sense of enterprise and self-awareness. You gain the skills, confidence and mental agility to lead and make effective decisions, even in the absence of complete data, and motivate others in ever-changing environments with competing demands. It provides budding social work managers with a deep understanding of current knowledge about effective practice in leadership, management and supervision.

KEY FEATURES • Gain an advanced understanding of how best to protect vulnerable children by making well-informed, professional judgements, based on analysis of complex evidence • Our Schools work closely with the Institute of Health Research (IHR) and the Institute of Applied Social Research (IASR), both of which are renowned for their globally influential research CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Many students take the course to develop their career or change direction. When you graduate, you can utilise the specialist expertise you have gained to take on a leading role in practice development within your workplace. You may also like to continue your professional development by progressing on to Bedfordshire’s Professional Doctorate in Children and Young People’s Services.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • • •

Trauma-informed approach to relationship-based social work Complex assessments, decision making, analysis and risk Applied research skills Adult exploitation and safeguarding Applying knowledge to work-based learning Complexities of forced migration, human displacement, trafficking and refuge • Sexual abuse and exploitation To find out more, contact: Alberto Poletti | E alberto.poletti@beds.ac.uk 150

Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution; be registered with the HCPC; and be a practising or aspiring social work manager in a social work setting.

KEY FEATURES • It is mapped against the Professional Capabilities Framework for social work at Advanced level (BASW 2018) • Study with an academic team with a proven track record in delivering innovative social work programmes as well as a commitment to teaching informed by up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge • Our Schools work closely with the Institute of Applied Social Research (IASR), where the majority of research has been rated internationally excellent or world-leading by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES You will be able to seek key leadership or management opportunities in social work or social care as the course proceeds or upon graduation. On completing leadership and management units, past graduates have used the knowledge gained on the course to secure positions of greater responsibility, such as heads of service. You may also like to continue your development by progressing to a Professional Doctorate programme.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • • • • •

Applied research skills Leading and managing social work Trauma-informed approach to relationship-based social work Practice educator training Adult exploitation and safeguarding Mentoring and coaching in social work Supervising for quality and performance in social work Young people group offending and violent crime To find out more, contact: Alberto Poletti | E alberto.poletti@beds.ac.uk

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APPLIED SOCIAL WORK: PRACTICE EDUCATION* MA KEY FACTS Apply direct to the Department for Education January 2026** Putteridge Bury campus, Luton 5 years part-time (day) UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution; be registered with the HCPC; and be a practising social worker with some direct experience of supporting the learning of others such as an on-site supervisor role. *At time of publication, this suite of courses was in the process of being restructured into one MA in Advanced Social Work Practice. Please see website for the latest information.

KEY FEATURES • Study the ways in which you can promote equal opportunities for learners and challenge all forms of oppression and discrimination that affect learners from minority groups • Develop the ability to critically evaluate theories of adult learning and apply them in everyday practice to ensure the best outcomes • Our Schools work closely with the Institute of Applied Social Research (IASR), which is renowned for its globally influential research CAREER OPPORTUNITIES After successfully completing the course, you will be able to specialise in professional education in social work, an area likely to see increased demand for practitioners with advanced skills in work-based learning and assessment. You may also like to continue your studies by progressing to a Professional Doctorate programme.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • • • •

Applied research skills Trauma-informed approach to relationship-based social work Practice educator training Adult exploitation and safeguarding Mentoring and coaching in social work Supervising for quality and performance in social work Young people group offending and violent crime

**Applications are now closed for the 2024 intake; to be alerted when the next application round opens, sign up for email notifications at gov.uk/guidance/step-up-to-social-work.

This course is designed to provide social workers with the skills and theoretical understanding to become effective practice educators and contribute to the learning of others. Mapped against the Practice Educator Professional Standards (BASW 2015) and the Professional Capabilities Framework for social workers (BASW 2018), the course is designed to develop graduates able to assess learners’ capabilities and provide effective learning opportunities in the workplace.

The course is normally completed within five years, on a part-time basis.

To find out more, contact: Alberto Poletti | E alberto.poletti@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

CHILDHOOD, YOUTH & FAMILY STUDIES MA KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University September Luton campus 15 months full-time (options available: part-time) UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

This course is aimed specifically at those wanting to work with children and/ or families, giving you the skills and knowledge to pursue or develop your career across a range of work settings such as early years; nursery worker or manager; family support worker or manager; child protection; and pastoral support roles in primary education. You start by exploring the theory, practice, research and policy that underpins children’s, youth and family services alongside developing your understanding of children’s rights; the ideologies and responsibilities of welfare; and how they are applied.

KEY FEATURES • Explore the cultural and social constructions of childhood, youth and families, and the impact they have on children and young people’s everyday lives • Follow your interests with a choice of optional units • Challenge yourself by undertaking an independent research project in a subject area of interest CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates of this course often go on to work in areas such as youth work; social welfare; and education, specialising either in children, young people or family work. It also helps you progress into more senior positions, further developing your practice or helping you go on to become policy-makers. You may also like to continue your studies by progressing to a Professional Doctorate programme.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • Dimensions of childhood, youth and families • Effective and ethical practice when working with children, young people and families • Research methods • Theories shaping public policy • Coaching and mentoring practice • Contextual safeguarding • Critical considerations for relationship and sex education • Young people group offending and violent crime

To find out more, contact: Dr Tina Salter | E tina.salter@beds.ac.uk 152

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KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University September Luton campus 15 months full-time (options available: part-time) UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

This course is specifically for those wanting to work with young people in a variety of settings, giving you the skills and knowledge to pursue or develop your career in youth work. You start by exploring the theory, practice, research and policy that underpins children’s, youth and family services alongside developing your understanding of children’s rights; the ideologies and responsibilities of welfare; and how they are applied. This course is also validated by the National Youth Agency, providing a professional qualification in youth work.

KEY FEATURES • Explore the cultural and social constructions of childhood, youth and families, including the impact they have on young people’s everyday lives • Challenge yourself by undertaking an independent research project in a subject area of interest • This Youth Work Pathway is validated by the University and the National Youth Agency, giving you a Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) professional qualification • You need to be in a paid or voluntary placement while studying the course, completing 400 practice hours across nine months (full time) or two years (part time). If you are not currently in practice, we can support you to find a placement CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates of this course go on to work in areas such as youth work, community development or educational settings with a specialism that focuses on young people.

This course also helps you progress into more senior positions, further develop your practice or go on to become a policy-maker.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • • • •

Dimensions of childhood, youth and families Effective and ethical practice Research methods Coaching and mentoring practice Contextual safeguarding Critical considerations for relationship and sex education Young people group offending and violent crime To find out more, contact: Dr Tina Salter | E tina.salter@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

SOCIAL SCIENCES

CHILDHOOD, YOUTH & FAMILY STUDIES: YOUTH WORK PATHWAY

CRIMINOLOGY MA KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October Luton campus 15 months full-time (options available: part-time) UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

Criminal offending and the state’s response to it are constantly evolving, and this course explores the latest ideas, thinking and research in the subject. You develop an in-depth critical knowledge and understanding of criminology including the social, political and cultural contexts that influence crime and criminal justice in an increasingly globalised world. The School’s expertise is deep and wide ranging, covering youth crime and justice; substance abuse; gang-related crime; corporate crime; and forensic mental health. You are taught by leading researchers from the Institute of Applied Social Research, whose studies on sexual exploitation, trafficking and disability are internationally renowned.

KEY FEATURES • Learn to analyse complex, unfamiliar or unpredictable criminological problems and apply your advanced knowledge with originality to address them across a range of settings • Benefit from a depth of practical knowledge and professional expertise from the teaching team • Our subject experts are also members of the Vauxhall Centre for the Study of Crime under the direction of Professor John Pitts, a key member of the Home Office gang strategy’s expert advisory group CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Typical career paths include criminal justice; police; prison or probation services; youth justice; local and central government; charitable organisations; or research posts in the private and public sectors. Some students may wish to take up further study at Professional Doctorate or PhD level.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • Theories and perspectives in crime and criminal justice • Offenders and offending: the experience of end-to-end offender management • Youth justice • Evidence-based policing • Financial crime and offending • Young people group offending and violent crime

To find out more, contact: Dr Gary Manders | E gary.manders@beds.ac.uk 154

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INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE PRACTICE & STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP PgCert/PgDip/MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October, February Luton campus 15 months full-time (options available: part-time) UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution. Ideally, applicants should have a background (clinical or non-clinical) in health and social care, and/or relevant experience.

If you aspire to support, lead and manage transformative healthcare provision, in the UK and abroad, this course advances your understanding of the opportunities and strategies for integrating hospital and community services, including local services, GP partnerships, local authorities, and other healthcare and voluntary sector bodies. You are encouraged to adopt a critical lens when exploring the role of digital care records and single-assessment care plans, as well as the challenges of planning cost-effective funding and joined-up care, when aiming to improve health outcomes.

KEY FEATURES • The course is offered with PgCert, PgDip and Master’s options • Get hands-on experience through field trips, visits and other work-related learning opportunities with our place-based partnerships in Bedfordshire • The course is dual accredited by the UK Chartered Management Institute (CMI), offering successful graduates eligibility for a CMI L7 qualification in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The course opens up roles as a health services evaluation and research manager; health informatics/data analyst; health economist; health policy adviser; mental health liaison practitioner; health-related project business manager/coordinator; client-care manager; data quality and assurance leads; digital health/primary care transformation project leads; health/quality improvement/implementation officer; and workforce development lead. This is also a pathway for allied health professionals to specialise in integrated care systems and provisions. Some graduates may like to progress to Doctorate studies in health services research.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • Collaborative leadership in integrated health and care systems • Strategic management and leadership of organisational mental health • Principles and application of health economics • Health and social care inequalities • Health informatics • Implementing sustainable lifestyle redesigns

To find out more, contact: Dr Nenadi Adamu | E nenadi.adamu@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL WELFARE & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT MA KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University September Luton campus 15 months full-time (options available: part-time) UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

Candidates without a degree may be accepted based on work or voluntary experience.

On this course you acquire the theoretical knowledge, practical skills and global perspective needed for your career in international social welfare and social development. This includes learning about humanitarian aid, human rights, ethics and social justice as well as gaining practical skills in areas such as advocacy, group working and intercultural competence. The course also exposes you to case studies and approaches to social welfare and development from different international contexts, including in the Global South, enabling you to work effectively with communities and individuals from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.

KEY FEATURES • Develop cultural competence and the ability to work effectively and ethically in local and global contexts with diverse communities and institutions • Gain a comprehensive and critical understanding of the theoretical and ethical underpinnings and approaches to international social welfare and social development, including attention to power, decolonisation and anti-discriminatory practice • Learn from an expert academic team with significant research and practice experience CAREER OPPORTUNITIES There is growing demand globally for the skills of social welfare and social development professionals. Typical career paths include international development; international social work; the humanitarian sector; human rights work; local and central government; and private and public sector research. Job roles include social development worker; child protection worker; community worker; advocacy worker; project manager; and researcher. You may also wish to continue with further study at Professional Doctorate or PhD level.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • Comparative social welfare and cultural competence • Humanitarian aid, non-governmental organisations and social welfare in disasters • Human rights • Social enterprise

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NKEIRU CONSTANCE UDONSI International Social Welfare & Social Development MA

“This MA has given me specialised knowledge in international social welfare and social development, including understanding global issues, social values, cultural competence, developing professional skills, networking and collaboration, and practical experience. As a postgraduate of International Social Welfare and Social Development, I have a variety of career pathways such as social policy analyst, programme manager, project coordinator, researcher, consultant, or advocate in international organisations, NGOs, government agencies, and academic institutions.” beds.ac.uk

PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE PgDip

KEY FEATURES

January 2025*

• The course is funded by the Department for Education; students receive a bursary and are fully supported by a local authority Children’s Services department • Study the social power structures that create inequalities alongside the tools and techniques you can use to counter them • Explore your own and others’ practice as well as current research in the field • Build the skills of initiative, resourcefulness, critical reflection and emotional literacy

Luton campus; Aylesbury campus

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

KEY FACTS Apply direct to the Department for Education

14 months full-time UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution; and a minimum of six months’ work experience (voluntary or paid) with children, young people or families. *Applications are now closed for the 2024 intake; to be alerted when the next application round opens, sign up for email notifications at gov.uk/guidance/step-up-to-social-work.

This innovative Postgraduate Diploma gives you the opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised professional qualification in social work together with a postgraduate academic award. It is commissioned by two regional employer partnerships to provide high-quality, work-based education and training for aspiring social workers and, as such, offers intensive, hands-on experience of working in a social work role through placements in a local authority.

Graduates achieving the Postgraduate Diploma will be eligible to register and practise as a social worker; if your local authority has vacancies, you are guaranteed an interview for a social worker role in children and families’ statutory social work. The qualification also opens up career paths within a wide range of statutory, private, voluntary and independent organisations providing services to vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals, children, families, groups and communities.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • • • • • •

Developing professional social work practice Ethical perspectives on law and society Research-informed childcare practice Research methods Theories shaping public policy Coaching and mentoring practice Contextual safeguarding Critical considerations for relationship and sex education Young people group offending and violent crime

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SOCIAL WORK MSc

KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University September Luton campus 2 years full-time UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject; candidates with a first degree in other disciplines may be considered if they can demonstrate substantial experience in social work/care during the previous five years. All applicants should demonstrate in their application substantial relevant experience of delivering social care services. DBS check and occupational health check required.

On this practice-based Social Work MSc, you gain a professional qualification in social work that equips you with the knowledge, skills and attributes needed for social work practice with adults and children in the private, voluntary and independent sectors. Your studies are supervised by experienced practitioners, and you can expect an induction, a protected workload and a study day most weeks while on placement. All placements are under constant development with our employer partners, and you may be eligible for a social work bursary administered by the NHS Business Services Authority.

KEY FEATURES • The course is approved by Social Work England (SWE) • Benefit from classroom and placement activities that develop your collaborative and communication abilities, and show you how they can be applied to complex problem-solving tasks • Gain the skills in critical reflexivity and emotional literacy that underpin collaborative social work practice and proactive professional development CAREER OPPORTUNITIES In addition to gaining a postgraduate qualification, successful students are eligible to apply to the social work regulator, Social Work England, for professional registration.

Once registered, you can pursue a professional social work career across a range of settings including within local authorities and many private and voluntary agencies.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • •

Critical issues in specialist and inter-professional practice Human development for social work practice Social work law, ethics and values Sociological and social policy perspectives

To find out more, contact: Dr Matthew Ellis | E matthew.ellis@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE MProf

KEY FEATURES

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• Achieve a nationally recognised professional qualification in social work together with a postgraduate academic award • Explore, understand and critically evaluate current social issues, including the social power structures that create inequalities, and acquire the tools and techniques you can use to counter them • Design, carry out and evaluate original research in the workplace under the supervision of a member of the academic team

Luton campus

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

1 year full-time

By completing the Master of Professional Social Work Practice, you will be well placed to progress on to the School of Applied Social Sciences' Professional Doctorate (DProf) award. This will enhance your own knowledge and career development as well as making a distinctive contribution to your profession.

KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University

UK students Applicants should have a 2:1 Honours degree in a related subject plus a current work setting (employed or voluntary).

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • Dissertation for social workers

The Master of Professional Social Work Practice (Step Up to Social Work) course allows graduates holding the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Social Work Practice to progress to a full Master’s award by undertaking a work-based research project.

You study in both classroom and practice settings to develop your skills in critically evaluating current theoretical understanding and practice, and applying knowledgeinformed and evidence-based practice in the workplace.

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PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE IN CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE’S SERVICES

SOCIAL SCIENCES

RESEARCH DEGREES IN THE INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SOCIAL RESEARCH (IASR)

KEY FACTS KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University

Apply direct to the University October

October

Luton campus

Luton campus

Variable

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UK students

UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:1 Honours degree or a Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area. You will also need to demonstrate high levels of potential and motivation for research.

The Institute of Applied Social Research (IASR) focuses on applied research in social contexts across a range of professional disciplines. It produces work that shapes and influences national and local policy and practice. The Institute offers opportunities to study for research-based degrees alongside nationally and internationally recognised experts; it also enhances your career opportunities.

KEY FEATURES • Access to subject-specific seminars hosted by IASR’s research centres • Affiliation with the relevant research centre or group, with access to current research in the relevant field

Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a relevant subject area. Typically, applicants will be employed as managers or senior practitioners, or will be able to demonstrate significant practice experience.

This Doctorate is an intensive, part-time research degree developed within the University's Institute for Applied Social Research (IASR). Students attend five three-day schools at the University where they are able to engage in learning related to research, policy and practice in the field of children and young people’s services and youth justice.

The course has three strands: children’s services, young people’s services and youth justice. It recognises the commonalities between these three fields of service delivery while enabling students to focus their research on the strand that fits most closely with their specialist area of interest. The course is an equivalent but applied alternative to a PhD for senior practitioners and managers.

KEY FEATURES

A research degree can enhance a range of careers in practice, policy, research or academia.

• The Professional Doctorate in Children & Young People’s Services (PDCYPS) is the only course of its kind in Europe • A wide range of leading guest speakers and lecturers contribute to the course • It offers the opportunity to engage with a multi-professional peer group

IASR WELCOMES APPLICATIONS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Refugee, asylum and migrant children and young people Research Centre for Applied Psychology Safer Young Lives Research Centre Tilda Goldberg Centre for Social Work and Social Care Vauxhall Centre for the Study of Crime Substance misuse and ageing Building resilience and wellbeing in the helping professions

To find out more, contact: The Research Graduate School | E research@beds.ac.uk

The PDCYPS equips students to assume senior professional and practice roles in children’s services, young people’s services, youth justice and allied fields, and can provide a career pathway to work in academia.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • Models and methods of investigation including methods specific to participatory research and research in a practice context • Remainder of the curriculum is tailored each year to the particular interests of the student cohort

To find out more, contact: Dr Isabelle Brodie | E isabelle.brodie@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Accelerate your career with an industry-relevant postgraduate course, taught by world-leading academics. Our cutting-edge equipment and facilities are designed to give you an exciting, hands-on learning experience.

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Our courses are delivered with employability in mind. Careerfocused teaching methods prepare you for the world of work, and there are ample opportunities to undertake work experience placements and to get involved in research projects, providing practical experience in the industry. You also have the chance to gain recognised professional qualifications as well as coaching, umpireship and leadership qualifications.

Q&A Dr Martyn Morris Head of Sport Science & Physical Activity What makes these courses different to those at other universities?

The courses are led by a dynamic team keen to embed innovative ways of teaching and up-to-date research into their units. You are challenged to examine your knowledge and understanding from different perspectives using lectures, labs, workshops and practicals combined with online learning opportunities.

DID YOU KNOW? At Bedfordshire, our facilities include specialist sport and exercise laboratories including our Human Performance Centre; a nationalstandard sport arena; community exercise clinic; and a fully equipped, up-to-the-minute fitness suite. If you're unlucky enough to receive an injury, there's also a sports injury and rehabilitation centre on site.

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Courses Clinical Exercise Physiology MSc

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Physical Activity, Nutrition & Behaviour Change MSc

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Physical Education & Sport (Leadership) MA

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Physical Education & Sport (Pedagogy) MA

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Sport Leadership & Management MBA

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Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation MSc

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Sport & Physical Activity (Leadership & Management) MA

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Strength & Conditioning MSc

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Research Degrees in the Institute for Sport & Physical Activity Research (ISPAR)

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Health Psychology MSc

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Secondary Physical Education PGCE

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For more information on any of the courses, visit: beds.ac.uk/pg-study For up-to-date information on part-time study options, see: beds.ac.uk/part-time

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CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY* MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October Bedford campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:1 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution. *At time of publication, the course was in the process of achieving accreditation with the Academy for Healthcare Science, starting for 2023-entry students. Please see our website for the latest updates.

This unique postgraduate course allows you to build on your sport and exercise background so you can transition into clinical settings specialising in exercise physiology. It gives you the opportunity to investigate the physiological consequences of chronic debilitating diseases and the role of exercise testing in detecting the changes these diseases cause. You complete practice-based learning hours in applied settings with a range of clinical populations including neurological, cardiac, dementia and hypotensive, among others.

KEY FEATURES • The course content is aligned to the academic framework of Clinical Exercise Physiology UK (CEP-UK) and the CIMSPA Working with Long-term Conditions curriculum is embedded throughout, giving you the opportunity to attain this additional qualification • Gain from the opportunity to practise your skills on work placement and to shadow experienced staff • Study with an academic team who have world-leading expertise in their fields and are actively involved in research CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On completion of this course, you will be able to transition into clinical settings specialising in exercise physiology including in the NHS; local authorities; private healthcare; insurance; or within the health and fitness industry in roles such as a health promotion specialist; clinical exercise physiologist; clinical technician; or researcher. You can also continue to further research-based study on MSc by research, MPhil or PhD programmes.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Behavioural science and public health Cardiopulmonary exercise testing and interpretation Exercise and nutrition prescription Exercise testing and diagnosis Laboratory skills To find out more, contact: Dr Jo Richards | E jo.richards@beds.ac.uk

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, NUTRITION & BEHAVIOUR CHANGE MSc

KEY FEATURES

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• Develop high-level professional standards, a firm understanding of your ethical, moral and legal responsibilities, and the communication skills you need to work within multidisciplinary teams and with service users in clinical settings • Study in a supportive and innovative environment offering state-of-the-art facilities including BASES-accredited sport and exercise science laboratories • This MSc allows you to apply for membership of the Institute of Health Promotion and Education; with relevant experience, you may also register as an associate nutritionist or convert to full registration as a nutritionist/public health nutritionist

1 year full-time (options available: part-time)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October

UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

As a graduate, your skills across physical activity, nutrition and health psychology will allow you to explore potential career opportunities in public health; health promotion and education; the health and fitness sector; academia; or roles in charities involved in improving the nation’s health. You may also continue to further research-based study with an MSc by research or MPhil/PhD programme.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE:

Designed to integrate with current public health policy, this Master’s gives you a firm understanding of the links between physical activity, nutrition and health. It offers invaluable opportunities to further your career prospects through placement and research project units, including developing your practical skills and links with NHS organisations, researchers and clinicians in high-interest areas such as obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus and cancer.

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Behavioural science and public health Exercise and nutrition prescription Laboratory skills Metabolic health exercise testing and diagnosis Professional skills for health-care providers

To find out more, contact: Dr Julia Fruer | E julia.fruer@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORT (LEADERSHIP) MA KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October Bedford campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

This intellectually demanding course is designed for early career professionals looking to enhance their career in physical education or youth sport. It will support you in developing the knowledge and skills required for leadership positions in these fields. Its research-informed and practice-based approach deepens your critical understanding of the issues facing professionals in physical education and sport settings while consolidating your knowledge and practical skills as an effective and reflective teacher or coach in school, club and other community settings.

KEY FEATURES • Our blended-learning approach uses intensive, compressed teaching time online or face to face combined with flexible guided learning to fit around your work • Develop an advanced, critical understanding of pedagogy and practice for social justice and youth voice; sport and education policy; leadership skills and reflection; and public health concerns in physical education and youth sport environments • Develop your mentoring skills by supporting future professionals studying on our MA Physical Education and Sport (Pedagogy) course CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This course prepares you to progress your career in education or sport-industry leadership roles. Previous students on the course have progressed as primary and secondary PE teachers; achieved promotion to PE coordinator and SLT roles; and pursued Doctoral research. This course also provides the advanced knowledge and research training required for direct access to higher degrees by research (MPhil/ PhD).

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • • • •

Behavioural science and public health Contemporary sports policy Critical issues in sport and physical activity Innovative and effective pedagogies Leadership principles and practice Reflection and biography for PE leaders Advanced pedagogy through models-based practice To find out more, contact: Dr Joanne Hill | E joanne.hill@beds.ac.uk

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORT (PEDAGOGY) MA KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October Bedford campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) UK students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

A DBS check is required.

This research-informed, practice-based course is designed for recent graduates looking to develop their career in physical education teaching or youth sport coaching. It supports you to gain the knowledge and skills you need to open up a career in teacher education and/or progress to higher-level employment. Grounded in the most recent research developments, your studies deepen your critical understanding of the issues facing professionals in physical education and sport settings while offering the knowledge and practical skills needed to become an effective teacher or coach in school, club and other community settings.

KEY FEATURES • Our blended learning approach uses intensive, compressed teaching time online or face to face combined with flexible guided learning to fit around your work • Develop the necessary personal competencies, applied practical skill-sets and subject expertise to become a theoretically informed and reflective practitioner • Gain an advanced critical understanding of pedagogy and practice for social justice and youth voice; sport and education policy; action research; and public health concerns in physical education and youth sport environments • Receive support from peer mentors studying on our MA Physical Education and Sport (Leadership) course CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This course prepares you for a career within physical education and supports you to progress within the sector. Previous students have taken up roles as primary and secondary PE teachers; PE coordinators; visiting lecturers; personal trainers; and SEN teaching professionals. You can also progress on to higher degrees by research (MPhil/PhD) or Doctoral research.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • • •

Advanced pedagogy through models-based practice Behavioural science and public health Critical issues in sport and physical activity Critical perspectives in PETE Innovative and effective pedagogies Research methods

To find out more, contact: Dr Joanne Hill | E joanne.hill@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

SPORT LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT* MBA KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October Bedford campus 1 year full-time UK/International students Candidates should have a 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in a related subject, and English Language as appropriate, with an IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element. International applications will be assessed using UKBA and University of Bedfordshire policy. *At time of publication, this course was still subject to approval – see website for the latest information.

This Master’s in Business Administration is one of the first of its kind in the UK. Designed in partnership with the University of Bedfordshire’s Business School, it equips you with the advanced knowledge and skills of strategic leadership that you need to progress your career within the rapidly growing sport and physical activity sector - currently worth in excess of $400 billion and employing over three million people. The course provides you with up-to-date, industry-focused content, developing your critical understanding of the issues facing sport and physical activity in the UK and around the world.

KEY FEATURES • Develop your strategic thinking and ability to apply creative and innovative approaches that encourage people to participate in sport and physical activity • Analyse best practice, learn the latest leadership techniques and apply your learning to work-based projects • Benefit from teaching delivered by experts from across two University Schools • Attend our masterclass lecture series coordinated by the University’s Institute for Sport and Physical Activity Research (ISPAR) CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The skills, knowledge, theoretical concepts and practical experience you gain from this MBA will support you in progressing within the sport and physical activity sector, offering career opportunities at a local, national and global level. Roles include working for a governing body, professional club or sports-related charitable organisation. The leadership and managerial focus of the course also provides numerous transferable skills relevant to a variety of service industries. Upon graduation, you could also continue your studies at PhD level.

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SPORTS THERAPY & REHABILITATION* MSc KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University September Bedford campus 15 months full-time (options available: part-time) UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject (including anatomy, physiology and biomechanics) from a recognised higher education institution. *At time of publication, this course was still subject to approval – see website for the latest information.

This MSc is an industry-accredited course designed to give students the highquality, profession-specific training needed to be able to prevent, assess, diagnose and treat sport and physical activity-related injuries. It focuses on developing practical skills while teaching how to apply theory to underpin clinical reasoning.

Putting learning into practice is a key component, with students benefiting from case scenarios; on-site practice opportunities; and a work-based placement with industry experts, working with professional athletes, members of the public and clinical populations to improve quality of life and return to normal physical function.

KEY FEATURES • Undertake a minimum of 400 hours of practice placement, provided by the University, in a range of settings including elite professional sports teams, private clinics and independent practitioners off campus as well as our Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Clinic and Community Exercise Clinic on campus • Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) professional qualifications are embedded in the course • There is the opportunity to undertake the Pre-Hospital Immediate Care in Sport (PHICIS) Level 2 course • You can apply for British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT) accreditation CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Upon graduation, you will be prepared to take on a rewarding and challenging role as an injury and exercise-based rehabilitation and fitness specialist, capable of working in multi-disciplinary healthcare teams in both the public (NHS) and private sectors within the sport, exercise and physical activity industry. You may also look into opportunities within the armed services or work as athletic trainers in the Republic of Ireland, USA and Canada, thanks to BASRaT’s international arrangement with the Athletic Training & Therapy Profession.

To find out more, contact: Michael Dwyer | E michael.dwyer@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

SPORT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT) MA KEY FACTS Apply direct to the University October Bedford campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

This course is designed for recent graduates wishing to develop their career in the sports and physical activity industry. It supports you in developing the advanced leadership and management knowledge and skills you need to gain entry to the sector. Taking a practical, research-based approach, the course gives you the opportunity to analyse examples of best practice; develop your understanding of the latest leadership and management techniques; and undertake an industrybased research project in an area of your choice.

KEY FEATURES • Analyse real industry problems then develop and implement creative and innovative solutions, including ideas to engage people in sport and physical activity participation • Develop your personal and professional network, and benefit from our links with Sport England, governing bodies, active partnerships and employers • Learn from a team with a wide range of academic expertise and experience in subject areas such as policy, management, leadership and the sociology of sport • Gain insights from industry experts through the seminar series coordinated by the Institute of Sport and Physical Activity Research (ISPAR) CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The skills, knowledge and applied practical experience you gain from the course will prepare you to gain entry and progress within the sport and physical activity sector. Previous graduates have gained roles within active partnerships; local authorities; national governing bodies; national charitable organisations; and universities. You can also continue your studies at PhD level via the Institute for Sport and Physical Activity Research (ISPAR).

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • • •

Contemporary sports policy Critical issues in sport and physical activity International development of sport Leadership principles and practice Participatory action research

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KEY FACTS

RESEARCH DEGREES IN THE INSTITUTE FOR SPORT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RESEARCH (ISPAR) MA/MSc BY RESEARCH/MPhil/PhD

Apply direct to the University KEY FACTS

October

Apply direct to the University

Bedford campus

October, March

1 year full-time (options available: part-time)

Bedford campus

UK students

Variable

Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

UK/International students Applicants should have a 2:1 Honours degree or a Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area. You will also need to demonstrate high levels of potential and motivation for research.

*At time of publication, the change from normal, ‘on-campus’ delivery to blended learning was subject to approval - see website for the latest information.

This blended-learning course opens the way to a future as a high-performance strength and conditioning coach or applied sports scientist, at both elite level and within grassroots sport. It provides the theory, knowledge and skills you need to pursue professional accreditation with a number of bodies including the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES); the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA); and appropriate higher coaching awards (Level 3 or above). Its blended-learning format allows you to study in your own time and still benefit from an in-depth course with practical competence at its core.

The research degrees are designed to develop a strong theoretical foundation and practical understanding in the exercise sciences. Practical experiences include laboratory skill development in preparation for engaging in the scientific process, including several extended research projects submitted as a thesis. Emphasis is placed on assisting students to extend their research efforts into conference presentations and manuscript preparation for peer review. For examples of current students and alumni, visit beds.ac.uk/ispar/research-students

KEY FEATURES

KEY FEATURES

• Semesters 1 and 2 are delivered via supported distance learning; there is also a two-week summer school, when the practical competencies are delivered and assessed • Study with an academic team who have world-leading expertise in their fields and are actively involved in research • Build your employability by taking a core placement unit • As a higher education partner of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), the course embeds the CIMSPA Strength & Conditioning Trainer award at no additional cost

• Broaden your learning experience with access to units from the suite of taught Master’s in areas of sport performance; strength and conditioning; clinical exercise physiology; physical activity, nutrition and behaviour change; leadership and management; and physical education and pedagogy

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Completion of this course will give you the opportunity to work within sport coaching; teaching; high-performance coaching; and performance conditioning.

Specific career paths include strength and conditioning coach; sport scientist; and laboratory technician. You can also continue to further research-based study on MSc by research, MPhil or PhD programmes.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • • • •

Strength and conditioning Laboratory skills Sport science support Work placement To find out more, contact: Dr Iain Fletcher | E iain.fletcher@beds.ac.uk

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The benefits of a research degree include: entry-level exercise science positions (ranging from jobs in an academic environment, clinical/health settings to coaching opportunities); increased marketability for funded PhD positions; opportunities in industry (research and development) and other areas within the public and private health sectors; and possibilities in the fitness and nutrition industry.

ISPAR WELCOMES RESEARCH DEGREE APPLICATIONS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS • • • • • • •

Behavioural science and behaviour change Biomechanics Exercise as behavioural medicine Health psychology/sport and exercise psychology Physical activity, nutrition and health Physical education and sport pedagogy Sport and exercise physiology

To find out more, contact: The Research Graduate School | E research@beds.ac.uk beds.ac.uk

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STRENGTH & CONDITIONING*

YOUR POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATION We have a firm commitment to excellence in teaching, entrepreneurship, support and research to ensure you gain a postgraduate qualification with strong career relevance.

Postgraduate study is a valuable investment for life. It enhances your career prospects, adds to your academic achievements and provides you with an in-depth understanding of your specialist area. We offer two main types of postgraduate degree: taught and research-based. Qualifications can be gained through full-time and part-time study while some courses are available through distance learning.

RESEARCH DEGREES Research degrees are an independent, advanced study programme supervised by academic staff and lasting between one and seven years, giving you an opportunity to explore more deeply a topic of your choice. Across our ten research institutes here at Bedfordshire, we have around 275 research students conducting their own unique research, and producing new knowledge and expertise that is innovative, relevant and enlightened. They are studying towards one of the following awards:

TAUGHT COURSES

• Master of Arts by Research (MA by Research)

The University offers a selection of taught awards, such as:

• Master of Science by Research (MSc by Research)

• Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert)

• Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

• Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip)

• Master of Professional Studies (MProf)

• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) – initial teacher training courses

• PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) – an advanced-level academic course involving the submission of a thesis which is original academic research in a chosen field of study

• Master of Arts (MA) is normally awarded for a course in an arts subject

• Professional Doctorates – these are practice-based research degrees. We currently offer a Professional Doctorate in Children and Young People’s Services.

• Master of Science (MSc) is usually awarded for a course in a science or technology discipline

DISTANCE LEARNING

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) is for those specialising in business subjects

For our UK and EU students with settled/pre-settled status, we have a small number of courses that are available by distance learning with online support. There is no attendance requirement, which is ideal if you have other work or family commitments.

Please note: the PgCert, PgDip, PGCE, part-time and distance learning courses are not available to international students.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants for taught courses usually require a 2:2 Honours degree in a related field or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university in the UK or overseas.

Applicants for a research degree should generally have a 2:1 Honours or a Master's degree or equivalent in the relevant subject area.

Please see individual courses in this prospectus for any additional entry requirements.

Check English language requirements at: beds.ac.uk/EngLang

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Our extensive selection of full-time and parttime postgraduate taught courses incorporate the specialist expertise of leading academics, allowing you to build your knowledge, skills and employability with an outstanding qualification.

Taught courses are usually facilitated through lectures, seminars, tutorials or lab-based work and tend to be assessed by course work or examinations.

The structure of a taught Master’s varies from course to course so it is important to find out what your course of interest is offering. Many include some form of research project or dissertation as well as taught elements. Some offer a choice of units while others have set criteria that all students have to follow. Our Master’s courses involve independent work with support from a personal tutor.

QUALIFYING CRITERIA To gain a Master’s degree, you need to achieve 180 credit points at Master’s level. Typically, this will be made up of eight 15-credit units and a dissertation worth 60 credits. In most subjects, intermediate qualifications are available after completion of 60 credits (a Postgraduate Certificate) and 120 credits (a Postgraduate Diploma). This can be extended to a higher-level qualification at a later date, providing the credits you obtained are still current.

DELIVERY AND SUPPORT Most units are a blend of lectures and seminars, and are supported through materials that are available online via the University’s virtual learning environment – Bedfordshire Resources for Education Online (BREO). It is also possible to study particular units within the workplace (work-based learning) or to develop a unit to meet your own needs through independent study.

EDUCATION AND TEACHING COURSES These courses are run at our Bedford campus and offer specialisms in a range of disciplines. Teaching students spend 70% of their time in practical school placements in addition to attending lectures, seminars and workshops.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR ACHIEVEMENTS If you have credit from a previous postgraduate qualification, whether studied at Bedfordshire or elsewhere, you may be able to use some of it towards a higher award. RPCL (Recognition of Prior Certificated Learning) is applicable if you have a recognised qualification, and RPEL (Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning) is where credit is given for wider work experience. If you think you may be eligible, please refer to the academic course contact, who will be able to provide you with guidance and advice.

BENEFITS OF A TAUGHT MASTER’S • Enables you to develop necessary research skills and techniques • Study fits in with other commitments such as work or childcare • The course is taught over a longer period which allows more time for development • The course is more structured and more guidance on projects is provided • More contact time with your tutors and peers

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RESEARCH DEGREES

The University has ten research institutes which focus the research output of University staff; increase and support research quality; and help communicate research achievements. Our research institutes have developed a variety of international research partnerships and work across disciplines to enhance the quality of our research and inform our teaching. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results revealed us to be world-leading in multiple research areas.

OUR RESEARCH INSTITUTES ARE: • Business & Management Research Institute (BMRI)

LEADERS IN THE FIELD Research and knowledge exchange sit at the heart of the University of Bedfordshire’s commitment to making a significant social and economic contribution to the local and national economy. We work closely with regional employers and these links with industry are reflected in the research profile of our institution. Our research subjects are broad in range and encompass everything from Parkinson's disease, organ donation and cyber stalking to COVID-19, smart city developments and much more.

• Centre for Research in English Language Learning & Assessment (CRELLA)

BENEFITS OF A RESEARCH DEGREE:

• Institute for Health Research (IHR)

• You can specialise in a particular research area that interests you

• Institute for Research in Applicable Computing (IRAC)

• It provides an opportunity for independent study to develop your own ideas with the support and input of experts in the field

• Institute for Research in Education (IRED) • Institute for Sport & Physical Activity Research (ISPAR)

• It is useful if you are considering a career in the commercial world where research is a key focus

• Institute of Applied Social Research (IASR)

• It gives you ownership of a particular piece of research

• Institute of Biomedical & Environmental Science & Technology (iBEST)

• It prepares you for a career in research and academia

• Research Institute for Media, Arts & Performance (RIMAP)

For more information on research degrees and our research institutes, please visit: beds.ac.uk/research

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With about 275 research students studying with the support of our academics across our institutes, we have an active and dynamic research community.

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The University of Bedfordshire offers accredited courses for UK and EU professionals in a range of subject areas, providing you with opportunities to progress your career and develop your skills.

RESEARCH & INNOVATION SERVICE

OUR SHORT COURSES INCLUDE:

LEAN SIX SIGMA TRAINING

Project management training

As our gateway to business support, the University of Bedfordshire’s Research & Innovation Service (RIS) understands the key challenges faced by start-ups, established businesses and entrepreneurs.

• PRINCE2® Project Management

The Lean Six Sigma philosophy is about providing change and improvement to your processes and business performance.

• Agile Project Management™ (AgilePM®)

• CMI Level 3 Award in First Line Management (QCF)

Through our long-standing partnership with a globally operating provider, the Lean Six Sigma Company, these courses will help you implement Lean Thinking tools to look at how you work, and enable you to improve your process flow by eliminating waste and variation.

• CMI Level 5 Award in Management Coaching and Mentoring (QCF)

We provide support both in the education and application of Lean Six Sigma. Our courses include:

• CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership (QCF)

• Lean Thinking (in-company delivery only)

• Change Management™

Through the University’s academic resources and expertise, we help social enterprises as well as businesses in the private and public sectors thrive through professional consultancy, work placements, targeted high-level training sessions and bespoke workshops.

Management and leadership

RIS supports organisations to improve output, productivity and profitability – often leading to increased staff motivation and better budget management, allowing the business to remain competitive in a fast-changing world.

The University offers a variety of accredited qualifications by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the Institute of Sales and Marketing Management (ISMM) and the Association of Project Managers Group (APMG). The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) team aims to suit clients' needs – delivering virtually or in person at our state-of-the-art Luton centre, our Putteridge Bury Conference Centre or at clients’ premises.

• Lean Practitioner • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt For more information about our short courses training, see our Developing Professionals brochure.

If you have queries about our short professional courses, call the CPD team on 0800 328 5334 You can also complete an enquiry form at beds.ac.uk/cpd

The University of Bedfordshire also offers a choice of higher apprenticeships.

Turn to page 179 for more information.

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PART-TIME STUDY

If you are looking to combine work and family commitments with postgraduate study, our part-time courses can offer the flexibility you need. With many of our students studying part-time, we understand your particular needs and are fully equipped to support you.

STUDY OPTIONS We offer high-quality courses with a range of part-time study options (UK-based students only). Our courses provide opportunities for integrated personal, academic and career development, designed with employer and employee needs in mind. The mode of delivery, course structure and length may vary depending on the course you wish to study.

SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS Part-time students benefit from the same support and advice as those in full-time study with round-the-clock access to our online learning environment; extended Learning Resources Centre (LRC) hours; and remote access to more than 80 information databases. So you will always be able to get on with your work, whenever, wherever.

Student Information Desks (SiD) are on every campus to provide help and answer questions on topics such as accommodation, finance and counselling. Outside of campus hours, students can access SiD Online 24/7.

Our support does not end there – you will also get a personal tutor from day one to advise you on how to develop the skills needed for your course. Find out more about our support on pages 18 and 19.

FINANCIAL HELP We don't want money worries to get in the way of your postgraduate success. So, if you get into financial difficulties while studying, help and funding may be available.

For information on financial support for part-time students, visit: gov.uk or beds.ac.uk/fees

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS We are an inclusive University and consider a wide range of applicants. We take into consideration any previous learning or relevant work experience where appropriate, assigning higher education credit through Recognition of Prior Certificated Learning (RPCL) or Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL).

HOW TO APPLY Applications for part-time study can be made directly to the University of Bedfordshire via our online admissions portal, accessed from the course page on our website.

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RETURNING TO LEARNING

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At Bedfordshire, we understand that returning to learning may require some adjustments. That is why we provide you with an exceptional support network to help you make the most of University life.

We pride ourselves on having a vibrant and diverse community. We have students of all ages and believe that there should be no barriers to achieving a postgraduate degree.

HELP EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

EXCELLENT LEARNERS

• Employer-led events and workshops to develop your employability skills

Mature students commonly achieve outstanding success because they:

We offer excellent student support to ensure that your experience with us is rewarding and beneficial from day one.

• Are passionate about what they want to achieve

• One-to-one tutorials with your personal tutor for advice relating to your studies

• Demonstrate invaluable enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn

• Professional and academic development (PAD) support to assist you in returning to education

• Bring a wealth of skills and experience from their work and personal life

• Access to professionally qualified career advisers so you can discuss your individual career needs • Help with finding childcare and other support services • High-quality libraries, some of which are open 24/7 term-time, to allow flexible studying beds.ac.uk

HOW

TO APPLY Here at the University of Bedfordshire, we want to ensure that your application is processed as smoothly as possible. Read on to find out all you need to know about applying for a postgraduate qualification with us.

POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT COURSES – UK-BASED STUDENTS

EDUCATION AND TEACHING APPLICANTS

Once they have chosen their postgraduate course, most UK-based students should apply via our online application portal, accessed directly from the University's website course pages. There are some courses that require students to apply via UCAS or the Department for Education; in these cases, it is flagged up on both the prospectus and website course descriptions.

All Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) applications need to be made online through Department for Education Teacher Training: gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training.

You can make three choices from late October.

If you have any queries about your application, get in touch with our Admissions team at admission@beds.ac.uk

POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT COURSES – INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Once they have chosen their course, international students should apply online by creating an online account at beds.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply Alternatively, you can apply through one of our approved overseas representatives who can be found at: beds.ac.uk/agents

Our Admissions team will assess your application as quickly as possible. Your DfE record will be updated and you will also receive an email detailing the decision.

For more information on the admissions process and teaching courses run at the University’s Bedford campus, including Master’s degrees in education and teaching, please contact our dedicated Admissions team: admission@beds.ac.uk

RESEARCH DEGREES If your application is for a postgraduate research course, please email research@beds.ac.uk and you will be advised on the application process relevant to your subject area. Once your application has been received, it will be considered by the relevant research institute.

SHORT AND PROFESSIONAL COURSES To apply for a short or professional course, contact the CPD team as detailed on page 175.

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APPLICATION DEADLINES Courses do fill early so, to avoid disappointment, we would encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity. Applications can be submitted prior to receiving your final grades. International students must allow time to make their visa application.

Our short and professional courses have various start dates – please contact the CPD team directly for deadline information (see page 175).

An apprenticeship with the University of Bedfordshire offers a high-quality, career-focused experience that will support you to apply new learning to your own professional practice.

Apprenticeships help you to continue your education beyond degree-level while creating real impact in your workplace.

The University's broad programme of apprenticeship standards ranges from Level 4 (first year of higher education) through to Level 7 (postgraduate level).

We train apprentices for advanced and professional roles at Level 7 in the following areas*: • Senior Leader (Business), mapped to the taught 120 credits of our Executive Master of Business Administration course (page 38) • Advanced Clinical Practitioner • Midwife • Registered Nurse *This information is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information on the apprenticeship courses we offer, please visit our website.

All employers can take advantage of the apprenticeships' landscape. Your employer may already be investing in apprenticeships through Government levy payments or may be able to take advantage of the Government's support scheme for small and medium enterprises.

For more information, please visit: beds.ac.uk/apprenticeships

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UK FEES AND FINANCE

It's important to bear in mind the costs of further study but there's a wide variety of funding available to provide you with financial support. We don't want money worries to stop you enjoying your student experience with us.

UK FEES FOR 2024 This information applies to UK and EU students with settled/pre-settled status in the UK. Tuition fees can vary quite considerably between institutions. Fees are also dependent on the type of course you are studying. To find the most up-to-date information about what the University of Bedfordshire will be charging, please visit our website: beds.ac.uk/pg-fees

UNIVERSITY FUNDING* At the University of Bedfordshire, we try to make financing your studies as simple and affordable as possible by offering a wide variety of financial support in the form of bursaries, scholarships and studentships. There may also be discretionary funds available to help students experiencing hardship.

POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT DEGREE TUITION-FEE ALUMNI DISCOUNT* If you have previously completed your Honours degree at the University of Bedfordshire (including the University of Luton and DMU’s Bedford campus), you could be entitled to a 20% alumni discount on full- and part-time Master's courses.

SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS* If you would like to compete, coach or officiate at the highest level in your sport of interest, or you have already achieved a high standard in your favourite sport, then you could be eligible for one of our Sports Scholarships – available to full-time postgraduate students. Worth up to £1,500, they also offer great additional sporting benefits.

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NON-UNIVERSITY FUNDING As well as the University’s scholarships and studentships, there is also a wide variety of other funding options available to support you during your studies. Please see below for more details.

POSTGRADUATE LOAN Loans for Master’s degrees are now available to support postgraduate study. Available to UK-based students*, the loan provides up to £12,167 (2023/24) for taught and research Master’s courses in all subject areas for those studying full-time, part-time or via distance learning.

For more detailed information on eligibility, visit: gov.uk/funding-for-postgraduate-study

PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT Some of our students decide to top-up their income by working part-time during their studies. Our on-campus Careers and Employability Service is on hand to help you find employment.

EDUCATIONAL TRUSTS AND CHARITIES

FUNDING FOR SOCIAL WORK AND HEALTHCARE

There are a number of trusts that may be able to provide funding for postgraduate study, including the British Academy (for humanities and social sciences courses), the Royal Academy of Engineering (for engineering courses), and the Royal Society (for science courses).

If you are studying a postgraduate course preparing you for employment in social work or healthcare, you may be eligible for a social work or NHS bursary/funding. Find out more at: gov.uk/funding-for-postgraduate-study

For more information visit: gov.uk/funding-for-postgraduate-study

FUNDING FOR TRAINEE TEACHERS Students who are studying a postgraduate course in Initial Teacher Training (such as a PGCE) can qualify for the finance package, comprising the Tuition Fee Loan and the Maintenance Loan. You may also be able to get a training bursary or scholarship worth up to £29,000* if you train to teach in certain ‘priority’ subjects.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please visit the following websites for more information about postgraduate fees and finance. postgraduatesearch.com/funding prospects.ac.uk postgraduatestudentships.co.uk getintoteaching.education.gov.uk

To find out more, please visit: gov.uk/teacher-training-funding

EMPLOYER SPONSORSHIP Your employer may have a budget for staff development and may consider paying all, or part, of the course fees. Employer sponsorship could also extend to a contribution to the cost of books and materials, day release to attend classes or the provision of study time.

*This information is subject to change. For the most accurate, up-to-date information and for eligibility criteria, please visit our website. beds.ac.uk

INTERNATIONAL

FINANCE

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We offer competitive tuition fees, generous bursaries and excellent scholarships to make financing your studies as affordable as possible.

International students looking for funding, scholarships or other financial assistance towards covering fees and living costs should start thinking about how to fund their studies as early as possible.

INTERNATIONAL FEES FOR 2024 The University of Bedfordshire has a specific fee structure for international students depending on the level of study. As an example, at time of publication, the fee for a full-time taught Master's is £14,600*. To find the most up-to-date information about what the University will be charging for 2024 entry, please visit our website: beds.ac.uk/int-fees

INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND DISCOUNTS* To find the most up-to-date information about the scholarships and discounts the University of Bedfordshire has to offer, please visit our website: beds.ac.uk/int-fees. Please note, these scholarships are only available to international students studying a course at one of our UK campuses. All students need to pay a minimum of 65% of their first academic year’s fees in order to receive a CAS letter and register.

INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI DISCOUNT* Students who have studied their undergraduate degree with us and wish to progress to postgraduate study, or those who have studied a postgraduate degree with us and progress directly on to a research degree at the University of Bedfordshire, may be eligible to receive an alumni discount. This discount can be obtained in conjunction with other available scholarships. * Information correct at the time of publication. For the most accurate information and for eligibility criteria, please visit our website: beds.ac.uk/int-fees

OTHER FUNDING SOURCES European Social Fund (ESF) – ec.europa.eu The British Council – britishcouncil.org United Kingdom Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) – ukcisa.org.uk British Chevening Scholarship scheme – chevening.org/scholarships Royal Society Fellowships – royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/grants

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GRADUATION

Graduation is a time for celebration and a focal point of the University calendar. It is a fantastic and memorable way to mark all you have accomplished during your time at the University of Bedfordshire.

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Many students see graduation day as a key milestone in their lives so we strive to make it a day to remember.

Some of the highlights you can expect from your graduation day at Bedfordshire include: • Stunning historical venues including Luton's St Mary's Church, Putteridge Bury and Bedford Corn Exchange • An official photographer for professional photographs with your family and friends • Famous University honorands - it is likely you will be graduating alongside some well-known names. Previous honorands include chart-topping musician James Bay; comedian Al Murray; nationally acclaimed journalist Polly Toynbee; chef Jean Christophe Novelli; London Olympic gold medallists Etienne Stott MBE and Greg Rutherford MBE; Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan; Bond actor Colin Salmon; actor and CBeebies star Andy Day; singer and broadcaster Carrie Grant MBE: Kiss FM radio presenters Rickie Haywood-Williams and Melvin Odoom; and award-winning actor Matt Berry

ALUMNI Graduation doesn't mean the end of your journey with us. As a University of Bedfordshire graduate, you can choose to become a member of our Alumni Association.

Becoming an alumnus/alumna connects you to a network of more than 81,000 Bedfordshire graduates from over 120 countries across the world.

You also benefit from a range of perks including discounts with local businesses; use of the libraries at our Luton and Bedford campuses; and help and advice from our Careers and Employability Service, if you should ever need it.

In addition, we welcome our alumni back onto campus to mentor our students; provide industry insights through talks and masterclasses; and create placement and employment links with each other.

Established industry professionals and alumni are invited to contribute their expertise and experience through a variety of initiatives, such as industry advisory boards, course advisory activities, interview panel memberships or guests of honour participation at one of our graduation ceremonies.

If you would like to get involved, visit: beds.ac.uk/share-your-expertise To join our Alumni Association, all you need do is sign up with us on social media and remember to update your details whenever you change your address or email at beds.ac.uk/alumni

KASHIFA SARUMI Microbiology in Public Health MSc (2022) QC Analyst at Pfizer

“Graduating is bittersweet for me. On one hand, I’m one step closer

to the future I’ve hoped for and, on the other hand, I’m leaving behind the University. I’ve learned so much from not only my professors but my fellow students also. My time here has prepared me for my new role at Pfizer. The days spent in the STEM labs and the hours at the University library were all worth it! I’m thankful to everyone who has helped me on my journey.“

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A-Z COURSE Course name

Page.

A

Course name

Page.

B

Accounting & Business Finance

39

Accounting & Business Finance with Data Analytics

39

Adult Nursing Advanced Clinical Practice

112

Biotechnology with Data Analytics

112

126

Biotechnology with Project Management

112

128

Business Administration

36

Business Analytics

40

62

Applied Linguistics (TESOL)

75

C

Applied Psychology (Conversion)

Education • Education • Education (Social Justice)

76 81

Education (National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordination)

83

Education (part-time) • Education (Early Years) • Education (Leadership) • Education (Practice) • Education (Special Educational Needs)

77 78 80

144

Childhood, Youth & Family Studies

152

Applied Social Work Practice: Children & Families

150

Childhood, Youth & Family Studies: Youth Work Pathway

153

Electronic Engineering

68

Applied Social Work Practice: Leadership & Management

150

Clinical Exercise Physiology

164 64

Electronic Engineering with Project Management

68

Applied Social Work Practice: Practice Education

Computer Networking

151

Environmental Management

113

Art & Design

32

Computer Networking with Project Management

64

Executive MBA

38

Automotive Engineering for Electric Vehicles

Computer Science

65

63

Computer Science with Placement

65

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Computer Science with Project Management

65

Creative Digital Film Production

122

Criminology

154

Cyber Security

66

Cyber Security with Project Management

66

D

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E

Biotechnology

Applied Computing & Information Technology with Project Management

Course name

Dance Performance & Choreography

140

Dental Education

130

Dental Law & Ethics

131

Digital Marketing

41

Digital Marketing with Data Analytics

41

Financial Economics

82

42

Financial Economics with Data Analytics

42

Food Security in Public Health

114

Forensic Psychology

145

H Health Psychology

146

Human Resource Management PgDip

43

Human Resource Management MSc

44

INDEX Course name

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M

Information Systems Management

45

Information Technology Management for Business

46

Integrated Healthcare Practice & Strategic Leadership

155

International Business

47

International Business with Data Analytics

47

International Business Law

108

International Business with Aviation Management

48

International Dispute Resolution Law

109

International Education (Leadership & Administration)

84

International Education (Teaching)

85

International Human Resource Management

Course name

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Course name

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P

Management

52

Pharmacology

116

Management with Data Analytics

52

Pharmacology with Data Analytics

116

Marketing

53

Marketing with Data Analytics

53

Pharmacology with Project Management

116

Mass Communications

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Master of Business Administration • Business Analytics • Data Analytics • Entrepreneurship • Finance • Hospital & Health Services Management • Hospital & Health Services Management with Data Analytics • Human Resource Management • L ogistics & Supply Chain Management • Marketing • Placement • Project Management with Data Analytics • Sport Leadership & Management

36

Physical Activity, Nutrition & Behaviour Change

165

Physical Education & Sport (Pedagogy)

167

Physical Education & Sport (Leadership)

166

Primary (3-7)

89

Primary Education (5-11)

90

Professional Doctorate in Children & Young People's Services

161

Professional Social Work Practice

158

Project Management

54

Mechanical Engineering

69

Project Management with Data Analytics

54

International Human Resource Management with Data Analytics

49

Medical Education

132

International Relations Management

50

Project Management with Placement

54

Mental Health Nursing

133

Public Health

135

Microbiology in Public Health

115

Midwifery

134

Purchasing, Logistics & Supply Chain Management

55

International Social Welfare & Social Development

156

International Tourism Planning & Management

51

International Tourism Planning & Management with Data Analytics

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Course name

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Research Degrees in the Business & Management Research Institute (BMRI)

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Screen Performance & Communication Techniques

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Research Degrees in the Centre for Research in English Language Learning & Assessment (CRELLA)

Secondary Art & Design

91

Secondary Design & Technology

92

87

Secondary Drama

93

Research Degrees in the Institute of Applied Social Research (IASR)

161

Secondary English

94

Research Degrees in the Institute of Biomedical & Environmental Science & Technology (iBEST)

Secondary Geography

96

Secondary History

97

118

Secondary Mathematics

98

Research Degrees in the Institute for Health Research (IHR)

136

Research Degrees in the Institute for Research in Applicable Computing (IRAC)

71

Research Degrees in the Institute for Research in Education (IRED) Research Degrees in the Institute for Sport & Physical Activity Research (ISPAR) Research Degrees in the Research Institute for Media, Arts & Performance (RIMAP)

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171

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Course name

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T

Secondary Music

99

Secondary Physical Education

100

Secondary Religious Education

101

Secondary Science with Biology

102

Secondary Science with Chemistry

104

Secondary Science with Physics

105

Social Work

159

Social Work Practice

160

Software Engineering & Applications

70

Software Engineering & Applications with Project Management

70

Sport Leadership & Management Master of Business Administration

168

Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation

169

Sport & Physical Activity (Leadership & Management)

170

Strength & Conditioning

171

Sustainable Accounting & Finance

56

Sustainable Accounting & Finance with Data Analytics

56

Sustainable Management

57

Sustainable Management with Data Analytics

57

The Bedfordshire Executive

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Vicarage Street Car Park

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Pay & Display

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Café

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Smoking Shelter

Changing Rooms

Food

UK Centre for Carnival Arts

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The Treehouse

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Bus Stop

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Campus Access Points

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Student Accommodation

1 Fitzroy and Wenlock Court

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St Mary’s Churchyard

2

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Main Entrance

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Postgraduate & CPD Centre

Library

Business School

Business School

Main Reception Students’ Union The Metro Bar & Kitchen Student Support Student Information Desk - SID

G Campus Centre

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C B

A

Park Square

Town Centre The Mall Shopping Centre & Indoor Market

D STEM Building E Science Research Laboratories F International Office, ICT Suite

Nursing, Midwifery & Health Simulation Suite

B Reception, Café, Social Sciences C Life Science Laboratories

Psychology Arts & Creative Industries Aspire Gym

A Computer Science & Technology

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Hockey Pitch

P3 Beds SU Bar and UoB Sport P4 Offices and Classrooms P5 Dance Studios P6 Sports Science Labs

H Sensory Centre J Teacher Education Centre K Teacher Education Centre L Teacher Education Science Classrooms

Bus Stop

Food

Changing Rooms

Smoking Shelter

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P2 Lecture Theatres

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Campus Access Points

Sports Fields

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1 Unite Student Accommodation

T2 Paramedic Science, Nursing and Midwifery

T1 Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Centre

P7

S2 SeedBeds Chaplaincy (community and faith)

S1 Classrooms

Q Library

P9 Aspire Gym

P8 The Arena (Sports Hall)

P7 Dance Studios

P1

L

T2

A421

Bedford Town Centre

BEDFORD CAMPUS 3D MAP L

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CONDITIONS & REGULATIONS

The information about courses provided in this prospectus is intended to give potential applicants an overview of the programmes that the University intends to make available in the next academic year. Every effort is made to ensure that the information in the prospectus is accurate. However, it may become necessary for the University to make changes, for example to programme content, course delivery and fees, due to legitimate staffing, financial, regulatory and academic reasons including (but not limited to) industrial action; lack of demand; departure of key personnel; change in government policy; withdrawal or reduction of funding; the requirements of the quality code of the quality assurance agency; or a change of law. The University will endeavour at all times to keep such changes to a minimum and to keep students informed appropriately. If a course is not provided in whole or in part, the University will take such steps as are available to it to minimise the effect of any alteration or withdrawal. Such steps may include alterations to delivery of teaching or assessment; the offer of a place on an alternative course; or the offer to transfer to another course at the University or elsewhere. You will be entitled to decline to accept the changes to the programme and withdraw but not to receive a refund for those parts of the programme that you have completed whether or not you have passed any assessment. If there are any physical restrictions as to access then, depending on a student’s disability, reasonable adjustments will be made.

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