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DEDICATED STUDY SPACES

You'll have dedicated study spaces on campus to suit you, top-notch facilities...

ADVANCED ENGINEERING CENTRE

Our new £4.5 million Advanced Engineering Centre is currently taking shape...

COLLEGE IS NOT JUST ABOUT STUDYING

You also have the chance to get involved in lots of enhancement activities, events...

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About Us

Computing and IT are integral to everything we do, from entertainment and gaming to online buying and selling, communication, and social media. Computing forms the foundation of any successful business, and the job market is thriving with a wide range of careers available in this sector.

The Computing Department at Bedford College is the ideal place to study and explore topics in computing and IT. We offer full-time, part-time, and higher-level courses. Our modern labs and resources provide a great working environment where you can blend theoretical learning with hands-on practical activities.

We ensure you stay at the forefront of this dynamic field by equipping you with the knowledge, skills, and behaviors essential for the workplace. Our courses are accredited by world-leading IT companies, such as Oracle, CompTIA, and Cisco, and cover a broad range of specializations, including programming, software testing, systems analysis, web design, networking, PC maintenance, and cybersecurity.

Events and News

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Education Award at MK STEAM Awards
Grand opening of the Digital Hub
29th January

We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our new Digital Hub, located in the LRC.Computing students spent the morning with Extreme Networks who delivered several interesting talks, and ran competitions to win a variety of prizes.


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Student development conference
Student Development Conference
25th March

Students from all levels attended one of the biggest Student Development Conferences for our department. The conference was organized by Anil S. and the Computing Department and covered a diverse range of topics, including the benefits of apprenticeships.


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WorldSkills UK
2025
28th March

The competitions are back! From website development to cybersecurity, WorldSkills UK offers a wide range of areas where students can choose a topic of interest to participate and enhance their skills.


Meet Our Staff

Paula Hobday

Paula Hobday

Head of Computing & Science

Chris Powell

Chris Powell

Course Lead HS

Daniel Hulatt

Daniel Hulatt

Programme Manager

Mark Downing

Mark Downing

Course Lead T-level and part-time courses

Anna Day

Anna Day

Centre Administrator

Brendan Price It Technician BCG

Brendan Price

IT Technician

Meet Our Web Team

Christian Nunez Fuentes

Nunez Fuentes, Christian

Project manager

Mahomed Habbib

Habbib, Mahomed

Project leader

Roan Price

Price, Roan

Web Developer

Alex Chan

Chan, Alex

Web Developer

Mahder Birhan

Birhan, Mahder

Former-Web Developer

Yaryna Synelnykova

Synelnykova, Yaryna

Former-Web Developer