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UCAS defines a mature student as anyone 21 or over at the time their course starts. The University of Bedfordshire follows the UCAS guidelines.
The term undergraduate refers to a university student who is studying for their first degree.
The term postgraduate usually refers to a student who has completed their first degree and is studying for a higher qualification such as a master’s degree.
A part-time student studies approximately two subjects per semester whereas a full-time student studies four subjects. Both part- and full-time students earn the same qualification but it usually takes a part-time student twice as long. Part-time study is particularly useful for people juggling work and home commitments as well as university study.
Assessment methods differ for each degree and are usually a combination of assignments, exams and practical evaluation.
Study hours range from 15 to 35 hours per week, depending on the course you choose. Contact Recruitment and Admissions for specific information about your chosen degree.
A sandwich degree includes a year-long placement to ensure students have all the theoretical and practical knowledge they need to enter the workforce.
The University believes work experience is just as valuable as academic study. We recognise your work experience and it could help you secure a place in a degree.
We also offer foundation degrees for people who don’t have A levels or other formal qualifications.
At the beginning each semester the University runs many workshops for new students. Essay writing is one such workshop and others include referencing, researching and using the library. The workshops are a valuable introduction to your new university and will help you adjust to tertiary study.
Our foundation degrees will give you all the skills you need including essay writing.
At the beginning each semester the University runs many workshops for new students. Computer skills (using the email and online databases for example) is one such area and others include referencing, researching, writing essays and using the library. The workshops are a valuable introduction to your new university and will help you adjust to tertiary study.
Our foundation degrees will give you all the computer skills you will need.
No, not on campus but we offer an advice service for all students who are parents/carers, both full-time and part-time, in accessing childcare provision in the Luton and Bedfordshire region.
We have support services available and can offer specific help, taking into account your course and particular needs. We have a support officer dedicated to assisting students with dyslexia. For more information contact Carolyn Kewley, Learning Support Tutor (Dyslexia), on 01582 743109 or Gillian Malins, Disabilities Adviser, on 01582 489342.
At the beginning each semester the University runs many workshops for new students. Using the library is one such area and others include referencing, researching, writing essays and computer skills. The workshops are a valuable introduction to your new university and will help you adjust to tertiary study.
UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) is a central organisation that processes applications on behalf of universities and colleges. You can apply for a course at the University of Bedfordshire through UCAS. For more information about UCAS, visit the UCAS website
Not at all, over 40 per cent of our students are aged 25 and over when they begin studying. The mix of young and older students enhances learning with students’ different experiences contributing to discussions and debates.
It’s never too late to start studying: our students range in age from 18 to 78.
We value work experience just as much as academic study. You can use your work experience to get into university and possibly gain exemption from some subjects.
