We prepare YOU for tomorrow's world
At the University of Bedfordshire, we are committed to giving you a supportive, transformational student experience as part of our vibrant, diverse community that gets you ready for your career. Ultimately, it’s all about developing your skills and potential so, when you gain your degree, you can move into graduate-level employment in a job you love.
Bedfordshire can deliver on your future, with strong employability credentials including:
- 98% of our Nursing graduates are in graduate-level employment within 15 months(The Guardian University Guide, 2023)
- Within six months, over 90% of our Teaching graduates are employed in educational settings (University of Bedfordshire 2023)
- Our Social Work courses are in the top 20 of UK universities for employability (The Guardian University Guide, 2023)
- Our Sports courses are 4th in the UK for employability (The Guardian University Guide, 2023)
- Our graduates have started 870 businesses in just seven years, putting us 4th in the UK for successful start-ups (Higher Education Statistics Agency, 2021)
We want you to have a smooth journey through your application, armed with all the information you need to choose your perfect course.
- Employment-focused courses that get you work ready, including many with a built-in, fee-free year in industry
- Experienced academic and support teams at your side every step of the way
- Conveniently located campuses, close to London and main transport hubs
- Guaranteed accommodation for all first-year students. Did you know our student accommodation ranks among the top 20 UK city universities for cost effectiveness?
At Bedfordshire, you become part of a community that supports you to become your very best self.
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Fees and Funding
We offer a range of scholarships, bursaries and funding, including our Merit Scholarship, worth £2,400* over three academic years, which is awarded to those who can demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, through scoring 120 UCAS tariff points or more.
We’re keen on supporting each and every one of our students at Bedfordshire so, if you aren’t eligible for the Merit Scholarship, our Bursary will give you £1,000* over three academic years or £1,300* if you are taking your course over four academic years.
*Terms and Conditions apply. For students starting in September 2023.
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Why Bedfordshire?
You get the best of all worlds with our campus locations in Luton, Bedford, Milton Keynes and Aylesbury. Colourful, culturally diverse towns with a long history and strong sense of community, big enough to offer a tempting choice of shops, sports and entertainments. Beautiful countryside, framed by the Chiltern Hills, is on your doorstep as well as villages perfect for a pub lunch. Want a bit of the big-city buzz? Well, London is just a short train journey from Luton and Bedford.
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We guarantee accommodation to all new students
Five great reasons to live in University-endorsed accommodation.
- Instant opportunity to make new friends
- Safe and secure - with trained security staff on site 24/7, and fob and swipe card entry systems
- All inclusive value – your rent covers all bills and contents insurance
- Stay connected – free Wi-Fi in all rooms, helping you easily connect with people from home as well as your new friends
- Village Life programme – regular events such as BBQs, movie nights and day trips
