Computing | University of Bedfordshire

STUDY COMPUTING AND ENGINEERING

Get hands-on experience at our Luton campus, working on real projects with local and national companies. Many of our computing and AI courses are accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) so you can graduate with chartered IT professional status. With teaching powered by cutting-edge research and business-led projects, you're set up for a great career.

When you study engineering or construction at Bedfordshire, you learn from experts using the latest tech and real-world applications.

Our courses are backed by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), giving you industry-recognised qualifications and the practical skills employers look for.

When you study engineering or construction at Bedfordshire, you learn from experts using the latest tech and real-world applications.

COURSES

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Reasons to study in the School of Computer Science and Technology

Our computer games and animation courses rank in the UK top 20 in their subject field for teaching and learning opportunities (NSS, 2024).
Our software engineering course ranks in the UK top 20 in its subject field for learning opportunities (NSS, 2024).
83% of our full-time UK computing and engineering graduates are in highly skilled employment or graduate further study, 15 months after graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes for 2020/21, pub 2023).
Our computing and AI courses are accredited to the British Computer Society (BCS) so you qualify for chartered IT professional status once you graduate.
Our Cybersecurity courses include a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) programme that prepares you for industry examinations to gain networking certification.
Specialist facilities include a CCNA Academy computer networking suite; games, animation and graphics studios; forensics and IT security laboratory, all with industry-standard equipment and technology.

Industry standard games development

At the University of Bedfordshire’s School of Computer Science and Technology, we equip you to produce industry-standard, innovative work, as you can see in our Computer Animation Student Showreel here.

We want to ensure your future success so our academic teams keep at the leading edge of their fields through accredited continuous professional development, live industry projects, real-world research and consultancy. Their research expertise feeds directly back into their teaching, creating a vibrant, supportive learning environment and practice-based training.

Join a School where your creativity and skills thrive, with top-tier guidance and career prospects!

Industry-standard facilities

At Bedfordshire's School of Computer Science and Technology, we offer cutting-edge, hands-on learning experiences that truly set you apart. For example, our automotive students gain real-world expertise from Rex Keen, our automotive specialist, who has an impressive career in professional motorsport as a race engineer and technical director. From working on real engines to building and testing cars in an industry-standard wind tunnel, our facilities equip you for success. You also have the chance to join Formula Student, where you can apply your skills in a competitive, professional setting. Prepare for an exciting future in automotive technology with the tools and experience to excel!

SCHOLARSHIPS

For 2025 entry, we are offering a number of generous scholarships to help you achieve the career of your dreams.

Our Excellence Scholarships are worth £2,500 per year of study over three years when you score a defined number of UCAS tariff points from specified qualifications.

If you don’t qualify for an Excellence Scholarship but have 120 UCAS tariff points, you have enough points for our High Achievement Scholarship offering £500 per year of study.

In addition, we offer other scholarships, bursaries and financial support packages you may be eligible for.