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University of Bedfordshire

(3.9)
42 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2025 ranking
122
129
129

Overview

University of Bedfordshire information
Level of study
Undergraduate 59%Postgraduate 41%
Mode of study
Full-time 0%Part-time 0%
Gender ratio
Female 0%Male 0%Other 0%
Where students come from
International 0%UK 0%
Number of students
13,790
Source: HESA
About University of Bedfordshire

UCAS Code: B22

The University of Bedfordshire is a modern, innovative university with a heritage of top quality education going back more than 100 years. Whatever your career aspirations we can help and guide you on your journey to your future career through: internships; growing your industry network; field trips; industry speakers; masterclasses; or enriching your global outlook with our Go Global programme.

Source: University of Bedfordshire
Tuition fees at University of Bedfordshire

No tuition fees information available.

Job prospects

Undergraduate

£20.8k

Average graduate salary

84%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

87%

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

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Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.

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 2025

Bedford Campus

120 UCAS points

Physiotherapy

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Luton Campus

112-120 UCAS points

Adult Nursing

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Bedford Campus

112 UCAS points

Physical Education Secondary (With QTS)

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Bedford Campus

112-120 UCAS points

Mental Health Nursing

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Aylesbury Campus

112-120 UCAS points

Children and Young People's Nursing

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Bedford Campus

112-120 UCAS points

Adult Nursing

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Luton Campus

112 UCAS points

Primary Education (3-7) (With QTS)

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Bedford Campus

112 UCAS points

Sport and Physical Education

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Bedford Campus

112 UCAS points

Public Health

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Luton Campus

112 UCAS points

Law

LLB (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Luton Campus

112 UCAS points

Psychology

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Luton Campus

112 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering

BEng (Hon) 3 Years full-time 2025

Luton Campus

112 UCAS points

Social Work

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Bedford Campus

112-120 UCAS points

Adult Nursing

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Bedford Campus

112 UCAS points

Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Bedford Campus

112 UCAS points

Sport Journalism

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Luton Campus

112 UCAS points

Automotive Engineering

BEng (Hon) 3 Years full-time 2025

Luton Campus

112 UCAS points

Computer Games Development

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Luton Campus

112 UCAS points

Sport and Exercise Science (With Professional Practice Year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

Bedford Campus

University of Bedfordshire reviews & discussions

(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%
All reviews

Showing 6 reviews

3rd year student

Teaching is great, course is tough but rewarding

(4)

2 years ago

1st year student

Four stars: Great

(4)

2 years ago

2nd year student

it's not what I wanted to do so I'm not having fun with the course

(2)

2 years ago

2nd year student

Four stars: Great

(4)

2 years ago

5th or higher year student

Very informative, workshops are great. On the job learning - which provides a breadth of knowledge

(5)

2 years ago

2nd year student

Four stars: Great

(4)

2 years ago

Undergraduate students were asked to rate University of Bedfordshire on each of the following attributes. You can see their ratings here, along with whether these ratings are high, medium or low in comparison to other universities.

41%

Nightlife

low

46%

Political

low

50%

Creative

low

56%

Sporty

low

56%

Student Union

low

Source: University Student Reviews and Survey

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?

84%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

89%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

85%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

83%

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?

87%

med

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

86%

med

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

84%

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?

85%

med

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

80%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

80%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

81%

med

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

79%

med

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

79%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

85%

med

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

77%

med

How well organised is your course?

70%

med

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

83%

med

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

87%

med

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

82%

med

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

70%

med

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

81%

med

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

76%

med

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

77%

med

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

86%

med

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

77%

med

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

76%

med

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

81%

med

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

81%

low

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

66%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

75%

low

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

80%

med

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