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University of Bedfordshire

(3.9)
42 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2026 ranking
103
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Overview

University of Bedfordshire information

Level of study
Undergraduate59%Postgraduate41%
Mode of study
Full-time87%Part-time13%
Gender ratio
Female64%Male36%Other0%
Where students come from
International21%UK79%
Number of students
13,790
Source: HESA

About University of Bedfordshire

UCAS code: B22

At the University of Bedfordshire, we are committed to your success, to see you not just graduate but to soar towards an amazing future. That’s why we focus on career-powered education. Our practice-led courses equip you with a degree that acts as a springboard to the career you’ve set your sights on and the skills you need to prepare you for the workplace.

Source: University of Bedfordshire

Tuition fees at University of Bedfordshire

  • First year tuition fees for UK students are £9,250 for all courses.
  • International students pay between £9,250 and £11,500 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £11,500.

Job prospects

Undergraduate

£22.6k

Average graduate salary

80%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

83%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from University of Bedfordshire

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from University of Bedfordshire

University of Bedfordshire open days

Join us for a career-powered Open Day and discover how the University of Bedfordshire prepares you for the world of work. Get a closer look at workplace-replicating facilities, chat with lecturers and current students about study and life at Beds, and discover more about support and funding, including our scholarships worth up to £2,500 per year.

Upcoming dates:

Saturday 8th November, 10am-2pm

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Courses

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Here are University of Bedfordshire's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

120 UCAS points
Paramedic Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Bedford Campus

120 UCAS points
Physiotherapy

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Luton Campus

112 UCAS points
Biomedical Science (with Professional Practice Year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2026

Luton Campus

112 UCAS points
Mechanical Engineering

BEng (Hon) 3 Years full-time 2026

Luton Campus

112 UCAS points
Psychology (With Professional Practice Year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Luton Campus

112 UCAS points
Accounting (With Professional Practice Year)

BA (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Luton Campus

112-120 UCAS points
Adult Nursing

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Luton Campus

112 UCAS points
Psychology, Crime and Justice

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Luton Campus

112-120 UCAS points
Adult Nursing

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Bedford Campus

112 UCAS points
Public Health

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Luton Campus

112 UCAS points
Accounting

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Luton Campus

112 UCAS points
Computer Games Development

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Luton Campus

112 UCAS points
Social Work

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Bedford Campus

112 UCAS points
Psychology, Crime and Justice (with Placement)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Luton Campus

112 UCAS points
Social Work

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Luton Campus

112-120 UCAS points
Adult Nursing

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Aylesbury Campus

112-120 UCAS points
Children and Young People's Nursing

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Bedford Campus

112 UCAS points
Psychology

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Luton Campus

112-120 UCAS points
Mental Health Nursing

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Aylesbury Campus

112 UCAS points
Film and Television Production

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Luton Campus

University of Bedfordshire reviews

(3.9)
Based on 42 reviews from University of Bedfordshire's students and alumni
5 star
38%
4 star
40%
3 star
5%
2 star
12%
1 star
5%
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3rd year student

Good could be better

(3)

2 years ago

3rd year student

Teaching is great, course is tough but rewarding

(4)

2 years ago

3rd year student

Great experience so far made lots of memories looking forward to making more

(4)

2 years ago

Graduate

Five stars: Excellent

(5)

2 years ago

Graduate

Five stars: Excellent

(5)

2 years ago

Graduate

Five stars: Excellent

(5)

2 years ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

86%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

88%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

85%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

86%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

88%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

88%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

85%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

84%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

89%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

85%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

82%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

84%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

82%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

86%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

89%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

77%

med

How well organised is your course?

75%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

85%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

88%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

85%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

75%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

84%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

81%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

81%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

89%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

81%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

79%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

82%

low

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

85%

med

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

74%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

77%

low

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

79%

med

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