The University is happy to verify awards of its current students and alumni. We regret we are unable to offer information with regard character, to time keeping, and attitudes to staff or relationships with others.

Where an inquiry is being made for legal reasons, a Section 29 form on headed paper is required with the documents and request. Please send these to SID@beds.ac.uk

Verification for third parties (such as employers, agencies and embassies)

Third party enquirers such as employers, agencies and embassies must verify attendance and awards from our university with Prospects Hedd. A Hedd verification confirms the candidate’s name, qualification type, course name, year of award, classification obtained and dates of attendance. Please visit Prospects Hedd to register.

There is a small charge for each enquiry and you must provide the written consent of the individual. To prevent delays, please enter the candidate’s details as they appear on their degree certificate. Where possible, verification are automatic however complex enquiries are checked and completed by the university’s Student Information Desk team. The due date will be listed on your enquiry.

If you require further assistance with registering or raising an enquiry, please email heddhelp@prospects.ac.uk

For all other enquiries please contact SID@beds.ac.uk

Past graduates

Teaching graduates can email itereferences@beds.ac.uk for assistance.

World Education Services (WES) references please send your enquiry and/or application forms to graduation@beds.ac.uk

References for former member of staff should be directed to the Human Resources department in the first instance.

For information

The University of Bedfordshire was established in August 2006 by order of the Privy Council, following the merger between the University of Luton and De Montfort University’s Bedford campus.

The change of title reflects the merger of the former University of Luton with the Bedford campus of De Montfort University on 1 August 2006. The new name was approved by the Queen, acting on the advice of the Privy Council following an intensive period of consultation.

The University of Bedfordshire is the legal successor to the University of Luton, and its awards have the same standing. University of Luton awards therefore remain, and will continue to remain, valid.

• Records held by the University
• To obtain duplicate documents