University of Bedfordshire

Biochemistry has revolutionised our understanding of biological systems and led to ground-breaking applications in human health and disease. Our progressive degree equips you with the up-to-date knowledge, technical skills and hands-on experience you need to succeed as a practising biochemist. You first build a strong foundation in essential biochemistry then explore more specialised subjects at the forefront of modern research, all while gaining the transferable skills and real-world practice you need.

From education and healthcare to entertainment and communication, computer science underpins almost every area of today’s increasingly digital world. On this course, you build a strong foundation of understanding before specialising in exciting new fields at the forefront of technological advancement. In addition, you gain the highly desirable critical thinking and practical skills sought after by world-leading employers.

This innovative BSc International Business is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage and lead in the global marketplace. The course offers a distinctive global perspective through specialised units on international trade and investment; international business negotiations; and cross-culture management in business. These components prepare you to navigate the complexities of global markets, making you an invaluable asset to businesses operating on an international scale.

This broad-based course covers the design, development and deployment of large-scale software within industrial and commercial settings, building your understanding of the lifecycle of systems. Take on real-world projects, explore cutting-edge topics and challenge conventional thinking as you explore the theory of software engineering and apply it to real-life situations. The course shares a first year with other associated BSc degrees, building cross-discipline ideas and knowledge, before moving into specialist software engineering areas.

The business world requires accounting and finance professionals capable of making informed, strategic choices that empower businesses in a competitive market. This course equips you with the skills to make such decisions across a range of business environments. You gain the understanding and skills to record, interpret and communicate financial information, applying the latest International Financial Reporting standards. In a simulated business environment, you explore aspects of business practice, from regulatory and risk management to the operation and vulnerabilities of financial markets.

The course blends accounting and business finance theory to solve operational problems faced by managers. Your studies bring theory and practice together applying both to situations where vital financial decisions are made. Areas of study may include financial markets; portfolio management; financial reporting and analysis; management accounting and financial planning; strategic management; and performance achievement planning.

The course equips you to fully understand the application of computing technology in real-world situations with study focused at the cutting edge of computational technologies. Subjects range from networking and data modelling to intelligent systems and data mining and you also complete a MSc Computer Science research project in a subject area of your choice.

The course explores core areas of business such as strategic management; accounting and finance; global brand communication and reputation management; and cross-cultural business competencies – all viewed through the lens of developing patterns in world trade and the global marketplace.

Our MSc Information Systems Management is ideal for you if you are interested in information technology and systems and wish to pursue management roles in this area. You study aspects of information systems; digital analytics; marketing and the digital future; and strategic management. You also explore how to open up the full benefits of modern technologies and address the problems associated with increasingly rapid rates of change in the information technology and business environment.

This Master’s is based within our new STEM building so you have ready access to our up-to-the-minute engineering laboratories. You also benefit from the University’s developing relationship with The Welding Institute in Cambridge.

On this cutting-edge course you learn the management and hands-on skills needed by cybersecurity professionals across a wide range of areas including programming databases and computer networking. Areas of study include cyber defence; information governance and compliance; and tactical and strategic cybersecurity management. You also complete an MSc Cybersecurity final project in an area of interest.