Many of our courses offer you the opportunity to undertake a year in industry and, best of all, it is free!

You can apply your learning in the workplace after your second year of studies, with the support of our Careers and Employability Service. Enhance your knowledge, develop new skills, strengthen your CV and build your industry network while getting a real understanding of what it’s like to work in your chosen field.

Please note the fee-free year is only available to UK students and excludes Nursing, Social Work and some Education courses.

At the University of Bedfordshire, you’ll have access to regular industry talks and masterclasses from professionals in their fields. The speakers provide you with valuable industry knowledge and answer any questions that you may have.

We believe it is important for you to have the opportunity to meet and network with industry professionals, hearing about their experiences and first-hand knowledge of their industries.

If you want to improve your CV and develop your transferable skills then we have five credit-bearing units that will help you stand out from the crowd when it comes to applying for graduate jobs at the end of your degree.

Find out more about Employability Units

If you would like to find out more information about the range of Employability Units on offer, please contact the Student Development and Awards team at employabilityunits@beds.ac.uk

The University of Bedfordshire is committed to contributing to our local communities through involving students, staff and external audiences in volunteering initiatives. We offer a range of ways for students to volunteer, from one-off events to regular and long-term commitments. We have opportunities with community organisations as well as on site with the University and Students’ Union.

Volunteering is a great way to give something back to the community, meet new people and learn new skills, whilst increasing your employability and helping you to stand out from the crowd.

All you need to do is set up a profile, telling us a little bit about yourself, including your interests and availability and we’ll match you to opportunities that can work alongside your current commitments.

Find out more about volunteering

To find out more contact: volunteer@beds.ac.uk

Many of our students and staff take part in fundraising activities for local and national charities, whether through taking part in the latest social media challenge, to holding a bake sale within the University.

Supported by the team at Beds SU, fundraising gives you an opportunity to boost your CV and develop skills that will help you stand out from the competition while supporting local charities and initiatives.

Join the Raising and Giving Society

Our Study Hub is designed to help you succeed in Higher Education and beyond by providing free professional support to develop your academic skills. You can find a range of online guides covering library resources, referencing, academic writing and study skills or you can book a drop-in session with a specialist. Having excellent academic skills on finding, reading and using information for those assignments can really help boost your confidence and your employability.

Find out more about the Study Hub and how to book an appointment