University of Bedfordshire

University of Bedfordshire

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The University of Bedfordshire (formerly the University of Luton) is a pioneering and vibrant university with an emphasis on a modern curriculum that relates theory to practice. Our two campuses in Luton and Bedford are in ideal locations just 30 to 40 minutes from central London by train, benefiting from lower living costs compared to central London. The University of Bedfordshire is friendly and welcoming and has a strong reputation for outstanding student support.

The university has a reputation for its very high quality of teaching, and in 2003 and 2004 we were judged to be the top new university in England for teaching quality. We are truly international student and staff community in a British setting. We have more than 3000 international and Non UK students from over 120 countries who enjoy our welcoming and friendly environment.

The University of Bedfordshire is the largest provider of undergraduate and postgraduate education in Bedfordshire with 17,000 students across all its sites. The University is undergoing a major expansion and development and by 2007 will have completed a £45 million investment in the two campuses. The Luton campus has recently enjoyed a multi-million pound investment with a further £25 million to come. Facilities include a £5.5 million Media Arts Centre and £8.2 million Learning Resources Centre.

The University of Bedfordshire is one of the top UK study choices for International students. The number of International students on roll every year is increasing and is expected to rise further. Staff's from the University of Bedfordshire have been making frequent overseas visits regularly over the past 8 years. The various reasons for University of Bedfordshire to be a key choice are:

  • The University of Bedfordshire has an excellent teaching record and this deserved reputation is based on its outstanding performance in official inspections, conducted on behalf of the Government by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)
  • The University of Bedfordshire has received "Excellent" scores in a number of subjects including Sport, Media, Tourism, Education, Design and Nursing and has also been given outstanding Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) reports.
  • The University of Bedfordshire will continue to deliver vocation-oriented courses and develop professional partnerships by working closely with employers on its curriculum and provide a broad range of training and accredited industry programmes
  • The University of Bedfordshire has forged close links with more than 2,000 UK companies including Easy Jet, Interbrew, the BBC and Astra Zeneca.
  • Both Luton and Bedford are lively towns with a variety of bars, restaurants, nightclubs and sport and leisure facilities.
  • Luton Airport - Key Hub for Low Cost European Travel
  • The campuses of the University of Bedfordshire are very close to Central London with low living costs and competitive fees and has easy access to all the main transport links across the UK
University of Bedfordshire

 

Undergraduate courses

  • Accounting BA Hons
  • Accounting and Law BA Hons
  • Art and Design BA Hons
  • Biomedical Science BSc Hons
  • Business Studies BA Hons
  • Computer Science BSc Hons
  • Computing BSc Hons (January start)
  • Human Resource Management BSc Hons
  • International Tourism Management BA Hons
  • Internet Computing BSc Hons
  • LLB Hons
  • Marketing BA Hons
  • Nursing BSc Hons
  • Psychology BSc Hons
  • Sport Management BA Hons
  • Travel and Tourism BA Hons

Postgraduate courses

Postgraduate courses (MA, MSc, MBA, Diplomas) taught and by research, including specialised management qualifications.

Postgraduate (MA/MSc) We offer an extensive selection of post-graduate courses; taught and by research. Taught postgraduate courses operate within the University's postgraduate modular scheme. To qualify for a Master's degree you will need to gain 180 credit points at Master's level. Typically this will be made up of eight 15-credit modules and a dissertation worth 60 credits.

Management Qualifications We have developed a suite of programmes for practising managers and those involved in management education, with flexible delivery modes to fit in with busy work schedules. Go to the Business School for more details.

  • Business and Management MSc
  • Computer Science MSc
  • Doctor of Business Administration DBA
  • E-Business and Management MSc
  • Human Resource Management MSc (CIPD accredited) full-
  • International Business and Management MSc
  • MBA Master of Business Administration