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University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
Bedfordshire
UK, LU1 3JU

Why Bedfordshire

Why Study Computing at Bedfordshire?

department staff in one of the computer labs

Computing as a field of study is both challenging and rewarding. It introduces you to modern technologies and equips you with essential problem solving and communications skills.

The Department of Computing and Information Systems (CIS), which  is a core department of the University of Bedfordshire, offers vocationally relevant undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that will give you a head start in your chosen career.

  • Computer Science
  • Computer Networking
  • Information Systems
  • Mobile Computing
  • Computer Games Development
  • Software Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Facilities, research and industry links
  • Excellent teaching facilities – over 300 state of the art workstations upgraded every three years, 5 servers and dedicated network, Linux and robotics labs; overall ratio of computers to students nearly twice that recommended by the British Computing Society.
  • Active in research with a wide range of organisations in the UK and worldwide, especially in applicable areas such as medical visualisation, authentication / security, mobile network optimisation, video mobile, network planning, drug testing, Grid computing and distributed technologies through funded projects from EPSRC, EU and other sources.
  • Active commercial work with regional, national and international industry and the government.
  •  Good career prospects for graduates whether they decide to take employment or study for a further degree – opportunities for MSc studies and studentships for research degrees funded by the University, Research Councils and industry.
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