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Now that restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic have been lifted and university life and on-campus teaching has returned to normal, there is no better time to consider – or reconsider – higher education as the next step after school or college, or as a route into a new career.

At ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼, there is a wide range of excellent courses to apply for, including creative courses – such as Fashion Design and Television Production – health and social degrees – such as Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Professional Policing – business courses – such as Law with Criminology and Financial Technology – life science and psychology degrees – such as Biological Science and Forensic Psychology – and sports and teacher education courses – such as Clinical Exercise Therapy, Secondary English and Physical Education.Ìý

Any prospective students yet to complete their UCAS application, theÌýUniversity’s Director of Admissions, Bob Cozens, has the following advice for applicants to think about before pressing ‘SUBMIT’:

1) Do your research:ÌýLook carefully at the course you are interested in and what the entry requirements are. It is also a good idea to have a look at where you want to study and what the local area is like. When choosing a university, what else is on offer to help support you with your studies? Following the pandemic, many universities may also offer home-learning options so it’s worth investigating the university’s virtual learning platforms and accessibility. Student support and facilities are also key assets whilst at university, so check out what your chosen university can provide. Some universities also offer added benefits to support you during you studies. For example, ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ offers all undergraduate students up to £2,400 cash during their studies, while sport scholarships, care leavers bursaries ²¹²Ô»åÌýlaptop loans are some of the other benefits students can access – visit the Support+ webpage for more information.

2) Make it personal:ÌýYour personal statement is your chance to ensure you stand out from the crowd, so give yourself enough time to do a good job. Don’t just focus on your academic achievements, but also mention your interests and any work experience you have done.

3) Double check before submitting:ÌýFirst impressions count, so check your spelling and grammar and make sure it makes sense by reading through your application several times. Even better, ask someone else to read it through – an extra pair of eyes may pick up mistakes you have missed.

4) Try not to panic:ÌýIf you are applying for a popular course such asÌýNursing,Ìý°Õ±ð²¹³¦³ó¾±²Ô²µÌý´Ç°ùÌýSocial Work, don’t worry – as long as you apply by the deadline your application will get equal consideration.

UCAS has a number of to help prospective students to apply. The ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ also has a handyÌý‘Guide to UCAS’Ìýpage for step-by-step assistance and the University’s platform has pulled together a usefulÌý‘’ guide, aimed at supporting mature learners with the application process.

It isn’t too late to choose higher education study – UCAS applications close at 6pm on Wednesday 26^thÌýJanuary 2022.

Apply now viaÌýonline, call ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼’s Admissions Team on 0300 3300 073 for a friendly chat about your options or emailÌýadmission@beds.ac.ukÌýfor tips and advice.