Why study at Beds?

WHY STUDY AT

BEDS

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CONTENTS Courses & Teaching...........3

Employability.......................4

Facilities...............................5

Location................................6

Accommodation..................7

Fees & Scholarships..........8

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COURSES & TEACHING You will be attracted to the University of Bedfordshire by your chosen course. You will have studied the course outline and found modules that interest you.

The high quality of teaching is also one of the biggest reasons students come to Bedfordshire. Many of our highly qualified academic staff have received National Teaching Fellowship Awards for their outstanding contribution to teaching and learning.

Our courses offer a creative approach to teaching and learning which blends theory with practice. Academic staff have substantial industry experience and maintain links with professional bodies.

We have been awarded top marks – a “confidence” rating – in the last UK Government Quality Assurance Agency Audit, which checks how UK universities maintain their own academic standards and quality.

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EMPLOYABILITY Our courses are designed and delivered in collaboration with employers, practitioners and professional organisations to ensure they meet the needs of today’s businesses. Our practice-based approach to teaching and learning means students develop practical skills as professional practitioners and entrepreneurs while still at the University.

Studying at Bedfordshire will allow you to benefit from our connections to industry and professional bodies. Our industry connections include: Alexander McQueen, Astra Zeneca, Automobili Lamborghini, English National Ballet, London Heathrow Airport, London Luton Airport, Luton Town Football Club, Marks and Spencer, Penguin Books, Ramada, Santander, Siemens, UCB Celltech, Vauxhall Motors, and Office Depot.

In partnership with these and other businesses, students regularly benefit from industry days, practice weeks, workshops, work placements, and mini consultancy projects for employers.

University of Bedfordshire courses benefit from accreditation to a range of professional bodies, for example, the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants, the British Computer Society and the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

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FACILITIES Libraries open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and a State-of-the-art library opening at the Luton campus in 2016 Student services areas in Bedford and Luton offering students a one-stop shop for their enquiries Postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Centre with two Harvard-style lecture theatres, hi-tech IT & AV equipment, and dedicated social spaces for our postgraduate students Innovative Business Pods designed to replicate the modern office Law Moot Court where you can hone your practical legal skills in a mock trial environment The Alexon Building - a former fashion factory now redesigned as our Arts and Design Building Multi-camera HDTV studios and professional editing suites HD Radio studios and University Radio Station Specialist laboratories for Forensics, Biomedical Science, Psychology and Sport and Exercise Science The first muscle cellular and molecular physiology lab of its kind in the UK Sports hall hosting sports and games at national championship level, as well as Bedfordshire Bulls basketball, netball, dodgeball, and lacrosse team games.

Physical Education and Sports Science Centre

Professional theatre and dance studios

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LOCATION The University of Bedfordshire has campuses in Luton, Bedford and Milton Keynes. All three are vibrant, multicultural towns with a wealth of attractions and activities. The towns offer theatre and museums, sporting activities, cinemas, shopping, restaurants offering cuisines from around the world, festivals, parks and easy access to beautiful countryside.

Central London is very close to all towns and on a fast, direct train can be reached in 22 minutes from Luton, 35 minutes from Milton Keynes and 40 minutes from Bedford. You can enjoy all the benefits of being close to London without the cost of living in the capital city.

Luton is also home to London Luton Airport.

From there you can fly to destinations all over Europe.

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ACCOMMODATION At the Luton campus, we have designated halls for postgraduate and mature students, which offer a quieter living and studying environment, as well as the option of living in single-sex flats.

There are many halls in Luton including two news halls next to the campus with en-suite bedrooms and a fully equipped gym.

The Student Village at Bedford is about living directly on campus, at the heart of the University life.

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FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS

The University of Bedfordshire offers a generous scholarships package.

Our proximity to London without the high London prices, and our generous scholarships makes us a financially attractive destination for students.

Click here for more details on scholarships.

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