Student profiles

The University of Bedfordshire proudly supports all students – we want you to succeed in your chosen degree.

• More than 40 per cent of our students are aged over 25 when they start studying
• Our flexible study options mean you can balance home, work and study with ease
• Both the Luton and Bedford campuses have high quality childcare available for students at reasonable rates
• Superb support structures such as academic and personal counselling and a careers service to help with employment when you graduate
• Practical placements ensure you are job-ready when you graduate

Ibrar Hussain, BA Hons Applied Social Studies

"I hope to inspire other young Asian men to go to university, as higher education unlocks endless possibilities and once you have the support of your family and your tutors you can achieve anything.

I had amazing support from my tutors who helped me realise my potential. Their encouragement was so important." read more

Lesley McKenna, BA Hons Creative Writing

"I wrote several novels when my children were growing up, but never had the confidence to send them to publishers. Over time I put some of my work online for a fan site I had set up for Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I received really positive feedback from people who read it and this boosted my confidence. Then by chance, I saw an advert in my local paper for the BA (Hons) Creative Writing course at the University." read more

Adrian McGaiche, BA Hons Performing Arts

"All lecturers have been sympathetic – I think they understand that sometimes work matters have to take priority and if you explain to them what’s happening – for example you have to attend a meeting at work, which clashes with a lecture, they accommodate this." read more

Lesley Spragg,  BSc Hons Midwifery

"Midwifery enabled me to learn important skills by providing a good balance between theory and practice.

At the same time I was supported by both practice mentors and lecturers throughout the course." read more

Jason Falconer, BA Hons Adventure Recreation

"I felt I wasn’t achieving my potential at work and knew I had more to offer, so I decided to apply to University.

As a mature student returning to education I wondered how I would fit in with the younger students, but it wasn’t a problem - there were many other mature students at the University too." read more

Suzella Palmer, BA Hons Criminology

"I got into higher education almost by accident. With two small children and no support I was unable to work. I was persuaded to take an access course, and again persuaded to apply to the University at the end of it.

My studies have transformed my life."

Sharon Ingham, BA Hons Educational Studies

"The tutors were very supportive and to my surprise all the other students were mature and working in education.

This resulted in a wealth of experience in our discussions and learning." read more in the Alumni section

Chris Finch, BSc Hons Estate Management

"It wasn't a problem that I had no A levels, the University counted my job experience as enough to get me onto the degree course.

I would heartily recommend Bedfordshire to anyone." read more in the Alumni section

Mark Denton,  BA Hons Business Administration

"I went back to university at 21 after running my own business for a couple of years.

The University of Bedfordshire really put me back on my feet and made me feel I could control my own destiny." read more in the Alumni section