Our practice-led courses and Luton-based campus mean our students learn relevant skills and take on work-based projects in close collaboration with local and national organisations and companies. Many of our computing and AI courses are accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) so students qualify for chartered IT professional status when they graduate. With teaching led by world-class research and driven by business projects, you’ll have exceptional career prospects when you leave us.
Industry standard games development
At the University of Bedfordshire’s School of Computer Science and Technology, we equip you to produce industry-standard, innovative work, as you can see in our Computer Animation Student Showreel here.
We want to ensure your future success so our academic teams keep at the leading edge of their fields through accredited continuous professional development, live industry projects, real-world research and consultancy. Their research expertise feeds directly back into their teaching, creating a vibrant, supportive learning environment and practice-based training.
Join a School where your creativity and skills thrive, with top-tier guidance and career prospects!
Industry-standard facilities
At Bedfordshire's School of Computer Science and Technology, we offer cutting-edge, hands-on learning experiences that truly set you apart. For example, our automotive students gain real-world expertise from Rex Keen, our automotive specialist, who has an impressive career in professional motorsport as a race engineer and technical director. From working on real engines to building and testing cars in an industry-standard wind tunnel, our facilities equip you for success. You also have the chance to join Formula Student, where you can apply your skills in a competitive, professional setting. Prepare for an exciting future in automotive technology with the tools and experience to excel!
Reasons to study in the School of Computer Science and Technology
- Our computer games and animation courses rank in the UK top 20 in their subject field for teaching and learning opportunities (NSS, 2024).
- Our software engineering course ranks in the UK top 20 in its subject field for learning opportunities (NSS, 2024).
- 83% of our full-time UK computing and engineering graduates are in highly skilled employment or graduate further study, 15 months after graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes for 2020/21, pub 2023).
- Our computing and AI courses are accredited to the British Computer Society (BCS) so you qualify for chartered IT professional status once you graduate.
- Our Cybersecurity courses include a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) programme that prepares you for industry examinations to gain networking certification.
- Specialist facilities include a CCNA Academy computer networking suite; games, animation and graphics studios; forensics and IT security laboratory, all with industry-standard equipment and technology.
COURSES
- Artificial Intelligence and Robotics BSc (Hons)
- Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons)
- Business Information Systems BSc (Hons)
- Computer Animation and Visual Effects BSc (Hons)
- Computer Games Development BSc (Hons)
- Computer Networking BSc (Hons)
- Computer Science BSc (Hons)
- Construction Design and Build Cert HE
- Construction Management FdSc
- Construction Management (Top-up) BSc (Hons)
- Construction Site Management Cert HE
- Construction Surveying Cert HE
- Cybersecurity BSc (Hons)
- Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)
- Information Technology BSc (Hons)
- Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
- Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
SCHOLARSHIPS
For 2025 entry, we are offering a number of generous scholarships to help you achieve the career of your dreams.
Our Excellence Scholarships are worth £2,500 per year of study over three years when you score a defined number of UCAS tariff points from specified qualifications.
If you don’t qualify for an Excellence Scholarship but have 120 UCAS tariff points, you have enough points for our High Achievement Scholarship offering £500 per year of study.
In addition, we offer other scholarships, bursaries and financial support packages you may be eligible for.
Read more about our scholarships