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University of Bedfordshire
From The Student RoomTSR Wiki > University > Choosing a University > University Guides > University of Bedfordshire
 The University of Luton and De Montfort University's Bedford campus combined forces in August 2006 to create the new University. The University of Bedfordshire is the largest provider of undergraduate and postgraduate education in Bedfordshire, and provides excellent opportunities for more people to access top quality higher education. We work closely with employers on our curriculum, while forging close links with UK companies to provide a broad range of training and accredited industry programmes. The University website contains in-depth information on virtually all aspects of the University's activities and important facts for applicants. Point your browser to: http://www.beds.ac.uk/ FacilitiesLibrariesAccess to quality learning resources and information technology is an essential part of your university experience and at the Luton campus this is given a high priority. Built in 1997, our £8 million Learning Resources Centre offers a modern learning environment with over three hundred networked PCs within a traditional university library service. Expanding over four floors, the Centre's glass facade looks out over the beautiful medieval church of St Mary's.http://www.beds.ac.uk/studentlife/campus/library SportsAll University of Bedfordshire students have access to a wide range of sporting and recreational facilities in both Luton and Bedford...http://www.beds.ac.uk/studentlife/campus/sport WelfareAt the Luton campus the Student Centre is the place to go for advice and guidance on a range of non-academic issues including identity cards, exam timetable, assignment hand-in, fee payment, late enrolment, and official letters. Bedford campus is a close-knit friendly environment that provides strong support for all its students. The Campus Faculty Office is home to all support services for students based at Bedford campus...http://www.beds.ac.uk/studentlife/support
HealthcareYou will be offered the opportunity to register with one of the two General Practitioner (GP) practices providing student health services to the University. The Health Centres at Luton campus and Bedford campus offer you complete care during your time as a student. The provision includes doctors, nurses, clinics, prescriptions, travel vaccinations, telephone advice and out–of–hours emergency services...http://www.beds.ac.uk/studentlife/support/health ShopsLuton is home to one of the UK’s leading covered shopping centres – the Arndale - which is bursting with over 120 shops ranging from high street favourites to smaller specialist shops. Bedford grew up around a traditional open-air market which still exists today on Wednesdays to Saturdays in St Paul's Square and along the river. The town also has all the popular high street stores alongside specialist shops and boutiques. RestaurantsThe diverse and cosmopolitan environment at Luton means there is a huge choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants on offer... http://www.beds.ac.uk/studentlife/campus/eating Local places to eat in Luton:
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Part-time jobsThe Job Shop is open to all students currently studying at the University of Bedfordshire and all recent graduates. We will also register students from other universities who are returning to the area in the vacations and are looking for local work...http://www.beds.ac.uk/studentlife/campus/jobshop Religious facilitiesThe Chaplaincy team at both the University’s Luton and Bedford campuses offer a warm welcome to students of all faiths and cultures...http://www.beds.ac.uk/studentlife/campus/chaplaincy Departments and CoursesMedia, Art & DesignThe University's School of Media, Art & Design aims to produce world-class practitioners for the creative industries. In order to achieve this, we provide students with world-class facilities, innovative courses and committed teaching by professional practitioners and established experts. In fact, our teaching has been rated as ‘excellent’ by the Quality Assurance Agency. Our courses are designed to bring out your full creative potential and the School provides a dynamic environment in which tomorrow’s filmmakers, journalists, artists and designers work alongside one another. Find out more at: http://www.luton.ac.uk/departments/mediaartdesign SocialLuton and Bedford are lively student-friendly towns with thriving social scenes, with the additional bonus of being in close proximity to London. The towns enjoy excellent motorway links as well as easy access to European and international destinations thanks to nearby London Luton and Stansted airports. More info at: http://www.beds.ac.uk/studentlife/town AccommodationOfficial University accommodation is a great way to start your new life away from home. There are many benefits of living in Halls including:
More at... http://www.beds.ac.uk/studentlife/accommodation Student unionThe focus for all student social activities is the University of Bedfordshire Students’ Union (UBSU), which promises to make your time at Uni an experience you will not forget!...http://www.beds.ac.uk/studentlife/campus/su UBSU provides you with an excellent base to get to know other students and to take part in a large cross section of Students’ Union activities. UBSU is affiliated to the National Union of Students (NUS), offering you membership of the largest national student organisation in Western Europe. Membership to UBSU and NUS not only gets you discounts for shopping, clubbing, theatre tickets and travel, but also gives you the opportunity to be part of one of the country’s few pressure groups that gets results for students’ needs...http://www.beds.ac.uk/studentlife/campus/su Local areaLuton and Bedford are lively student-friendly towns with thriving social scenes, with the additional bonus of being in close proximity to London. The towns enjoy excellent motorway links as well as easy access to European and international destinations thanks to nearby London Luton and Stansted airports...http://www.beds.ac.uk/studentlife/town Luton is a cosmopolitan town with a thriving social scene as well as diverse and excellent facilities including shopping, bars, restaurants, nightclubs, sports and leisure...http://www.beds.ac.uk/studentlife/town/socialscene Teaching quality
Applying to BedfordshireThinking of applying to Bedfordshire? Why not read some Personal Statements which were used for applying here? Other Bedfordshire ArticlesWhy not read these other Bedfordshire Articles? Links | 
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