Applying

Applying for your course

There are many different ways of getting into university – using both academic results and work experience. Each entry pathway is different so ensure you choose the right one for you.

Foundation degrees: provides a route into university using work experience rather than academic results
A levels, GCSEs: most degrees accept students with a minimum number of A levels or GCSEs

Applying

There are two ways of applying to study at the University:

Through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). UCAS is a central organisation that processes applications on behalf of universities and colleges. For more information, visit the UCAS website
Directly to the University, using our application form (for part-time courses)

If you are unsure about which application procedure is best for you, please contact our friendly staff at Recruitment and Admissions on +44 (0)1582 489286 or admission@beds.ac.uk

For detailed information, visit how to apply for your course

Prior learning

If the degree you wish to study is related to other study you’ve completed or relevant work experience (paid or volunteer), you may gain exemptions from some subjects.

This reduces the number of subjects you will have to study to attain your degree.

How much recognition of prior learning you receive will depend on when and what you have done, so contact Admissions and Recruitment on +44 (0)1582 489286 or admission@beds.ac.uk to discuss your particular situation.

You may have come across the terms APL (Accreditation of Prior Learning) and APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning). These are the terms we use when assessing previous work and academic experience.