English and Foundation Programmes with BPP University the University for the Professions Our Location

English and Foundation Programmes with BPP University The university for the professions Our location

BPP University is the UK’s only independent university London is one of the most iconic cities in the world. For solely dedicated to business and the professions business alone, it is home to over half of the UK’s top providing courses in law, business, accounting, 100 companies and nearly a quarter of the 500 largest healthcare and psychology. I learned a lot of valuable companies in Europe. If you want to improve your level of English or build your information that has prepared confidence in English before you start your studies, BPP me for my undergraduate degree. London Shepherd’s Bush University School of Foundation and English Language I also enjoyed visiting British Excellent transport links serve our Shepherd’s Bush centre, Studies offers foundation and academic English language monuments such as Big Ben and which is located just a five minute walk from Shepherd’s courses to prepare you to meet the challenges of your the Houses of Parliament. Bush underground stations and Westfield Shopping Centre future degree. which houses many high street stores, restaurants and cafés. Shepherd’s Bush also has a vibrant market, enjoyed Our teaching Salem Alsadhem by our students. Our tutors have a wealth of real-life and academic International Foundation Certificate Facilities: in Business Management teaching experience. Their passion, knowledge and 16 classrooms with the latest audio-visual technology commitment will help you develop your talents, get the most out of your time with us and achieve your full Free internet and Wi-Fi access in both buildings potential. Together with our support team, they are here to help you succeed and progress. 122 on-site computers Our courses are delivered in small group workshops. Library with student computers and printer This helps you to build your knowledge, understanding Student lounge and break-out areas and confidence, with the support of your tutors and fellow students. Disabled access to both buildings

Our support Multi-faith rooms Throughout your time with us, your tutors, student support Snack vending and drinks machines in both buildings team and your personal tutor will offer you expert help, support and guidance with your studies and life outside of Secure cycle racks BPP University. You will have access to online resources on BPP University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) allowing you to revise anytime, anywhere.

KEY FACTS: Our English language courses and delivery are accredited by the British Council

Over 3,000 international students study with BPP University in the UK every year Language ability and programme progression Our courses

Our School of Foundation and English Language Studies 5.5 (or equivalent) If you need to improve your English or study skills has developed a range of courses and programmes that ACCA Professional Level Papers BPP University offers different types of courses including: will help and support you as you prepare for higher education with BPP University. This includes enhancing IFC in Legal Studies, Business Management or Psychology General English your language ability and conﬁdence for university Improve your general English for work, study or English for Finance Professionals studies, social life and your future career. social reasons.

6.0 (or equivalent) English Language requirements Academic English Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance [ACCA route] If your first language is not English when applying to Successful completion at the right level means you can BPP University you will be required to demonstrate your BSc (Hons) Business programmes progress directly onto the applicable BPP University English language ability in writing, reading, listening and programme without the need to take any external speaking to ensure that you gain the full benefits from MSc Accounting and Finance [Advanced Diploma route] English tests. your chosen programme. 6.5 Pre-Sessional English Courses A guide to the IELTS scores (or equivalent) required for our International Pre-Master’s Diploma in Business Management programmes are shown to the right. In addition to these, Improve your English to progress onto your chosen degree or foundation programme. students may also be required to meet minimum IELTS BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Management [Top-up] scores in writing. International MBA Foundation Courses For more information on the requirements for your Prepare for your future degree with BPP University by chosen programme and the best course for you, visit MSc Business programmes developing the skills and confidence to succeed. bppuniversity.ac.uk/englishrequirements or alternatively contact [email protected] or your LLB (Hons) – all variants In-Sessional Academic Study Skills Support local representative. Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) Improve your academic study skills alongside your chosen Legal Practice Course (LPC) degree programme.

MA (LPC with Business) and MA (Law with Business) For more information on the best course for you, LLM programmes visit bppuniversity.ac.uk/englishrequirements or alternatively contact [email protected] BSc (Hons) Psychology or your local representative. International Undergraduate Master’s in Chiropractic

BSc (Hons) Nursing [Diploma to Degree]

Master’s in Clinical Dentistry – all variants

Graduate Diploma in Animal Therapy

7.0 MSc Animal Manipulation Friends recommended MSc Chiropractic (Paediatrics) BPP University to me. I’m Postgraduate Certiﬁcate in Health Service Leadership improving my English skills including reading, writing, MSc Healthcare Leadership speaking and listening. The tutors always give me personal feedback Facilitating Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Practice – and encourage me to improve my Mentor Module Level 6 English, time-management and Leading and Managing Teaching, Learning and Assessment research skills. in Practice – Mentor Module Level 7

7.5 Ying Guan Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) IFC Business Management, China General English Academic English

Our General English course is designed to provide you The Academic English courses are designed to help with an opportunity to improve your general English skills you reach the English language entry requirements for for work, study or social reasons. You will cover reading, ?Programme details your chosen BPP University International Foundation ?Programme details writing, listening and speaking. You will improve your Certificate, undergraduate or postgraduate programme. general English through teaching methods and materials Length of programme Success on these courses means you can progress Length of programme that put you at the centre of the learning process. One to four terms, depending on ability at directly onto the applicable BPP University programme One to three terms, depending on ability at start of programme and the exit level required without the need to take any external English tests. start of programme and the exit level required Key benefits One term is 20 hours a week over 10 weeks Each term is 20 hours a week over 10 weeks Receive a certificate stating the level of English achieved plus an induction week and assessment week Key benefits Guaranteed progression onto your chosen BPP University Mode of study Take part in cultural and social activities in London as part degree programme on successful completion** of your course Mode of study Classroom Classroom Develop your language skills for business, legal, psychology Generally expect to improve by approximately 0.5 IELTS or or healthcare studies as required Assessment equivalent per term Assessment Generally expect to improve by approximately 0.5 IELTS or Reading, writing, listening and speaking tests Enjoy a high degree of tutor contact time – 20 hours Reading, writing, listening and speaking tests equivalent per term face-to-face tuition per week Start dates Start dates Four different levels of entry to suit your specific needs September, January, May and June Entry requirements September, January, May and July from IELTS (or equivalent) 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5 Minimum CEFR* A2 or equivalent Find out more Entry requirements Find out more For full programme information please visit Students applying for a Tier 4 visa must have a minimum Students must be 18 years or over at the start of the course. CEFR B1/4.0 IELTS or equivalent in each element For full programme information please visit bppuniversity.ac.uk/academicenglish bppuniversity.ac.uk/generalenglish Students may apply for more than one term depending on the level of English they enter with and the level they wish to You must be 18 years or over at the start of the course achieve. The entry requirements will vary depending on the level of English required for your next programme. Academic English (one term) IELTS 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5 (or equivalent). To increase your academic English level by a minimum 0.5 IELTS Summer Courses Academic English (two terms) IELTS 5.0, 5.5, 6.0 (or equivalent). To increase your academic English level by This programme has at least one summer a minimum 1.0 IELTS start date allowing you to study during the Academic English (three terms) IELTS 5.0, 5.5 summer months. This means you will be able (or equivalent). To increase your academic English level by to progress to your degree or further English a minimum 1.5 IELTS Language study, in the September term.

**Students progressing onto any of the Business School undergraduate programmes with a IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent shall be required to undertake a compulsory additional, In-Sessional English/ Academic course *Common European Framework of Reference. during the ﬁrst term of their studies and shall be subject to any UK regulatory requirement. Pre-Sessional Intensive Academic courses Writing Course

Our Pre-Sessional courses are designed for international The Intensive Academic Writing course is ideal if you students who want, or need to improve their English, already have an overall IELTS score of 6.0 or 6.5 (or before beginning their BPP University degree or equivalent) but need a fast-track writing tuition course ?Programme details foundation programme. to help you meet the requirements for your chosen degree programme. Length of programme These courses are perfect for students who already 16 hours a week over 4 weeks meet the academic entry requirements for their chosen programme but need to increase their English language Key beneﬁts ability in order to progress. Successfully passing the Improve your academic English reading and writing skills Mode of study course will guarantee you progression on to your chosen in particular Classroom programme without needing to re-take any external English Enjoy a high degree of tutor contact time – language tests. Assessment 16 hours face-to-face tuition per week (there will also be For more information on the entry requirements for homework and self-study to undertake) A writing test your chosen programme visit bppuniversity.ac.uk/ englishrequirements Access to online resources through BPP University’s Start date Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) allowing you to revise August anytime, anywhere Our Pre-Sessional courses include: Intensive Academic Writing Course Find out more Entry requirements For full programme information please visit Pre-Sessional English Students need to hold a conditional offer for one of bppuniversity.ac.uk/ BPP University’s academic programmes and you must be intensiveacademicwriting 18 years or over at the start of the course. English requirements Students need to evidence a writing IELTS level of 0.5 less than required for their chosen BPP University programme.

I chose the general English course because I wanted to improve my academic English and believed that it will help in my next steps. Also, I heard BPP University is a very high quality for studying ACCA. The tutors always give us new ideas and are very motivated. One of the main beneﬁts of studying at BPP University is that I can improve my English skills which I didn’t have the opportunity to do in Japan.

Ai Takaoka General English, Japan Pre-Sessional English

Our Pre-Sessional English courses are designed for international students who want or need to improve their Entry requirements English before beginning their BPP University degree or ?Programme details Pre-Sessional English (one term) foundation programme. Successfully passing the course To increase your academic English level For students progressing to a BSc (Hons) Business will guarantee your progression onto your chosen degree Mode of study by a minimum 0.5 IELTS Management with compulsory In-Sessional support: programme without needing to re-take any external Classroom IELTS score of 5.5 with a minimum 5.5 in writing English language tests*. Length of programme (or equivalent) 20 hours a week over 10 weeks You will have the opportunity to increase your knowledge Assessment For students progressing to an LLB/MSc/LLM/ Reading, writing, listening and speaking exam Dentistry/Nursing/Psychology: of general and academic English and develop your reading, Start dates writing, speaking and listening skills. IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum 6.0 in writing September, January, May and June Find out more (or equivalent) Key beneﬁts For full programme information please visit Develop English skills for academic purposes and increase bppuniversity.ac.uk/presessionalenglish your conﬁdence

Guaranteed progression onto your BPP University degree Intensive Pre-Sessional English Entry requirements programme on successful completion of the course** To increase your academic English level For students progressing to a BSc (Hons) Business by a minimum 0.5 IELTS Management with compulsory In-Sessional support: Reinforce your understanding through small group workshops and extensive online support IELTS score of 5.5 with no components less than 5.5 Length of programme (or equivalent) Study books or online study books are included within the fees 30 hours a week over 5 weeks For students progressing to an LLB/MSc/LLM/ Dentistry/Nursing/Psychology: Start date IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum 6.0 in writing August (or equivalent)

Enhanced Pre-Sessional English Entry requirements To increase your academic English level For students progressing to a BSc (Hons) Business by a minimum 1.0 IELTS Management with compulsory In-Sessional support: IELTS score of 5.5 with a minimum 5.5 in writing Length of programme (or equivalent) 30 hours a week over 10 weeks For students progressing to an LLB/MSc/LLM/ Dentistry/Nursing/Psychology: Start dates IELTS score of 5.5 with a minimum 5.5 in writing September, January, May and June (or equivalent)

I chose BPP University because it has a good reputation. I am becoming more conﬁdent with my speaking, writing, Entry requirements listening and reading. Furthermore, I Extended Pre-Sessional English can interact with my teacher which has To increase your academic English level For students progressing to a BSc (Hons) Business helped me to develop my English skills. by a minimum 1.5 IELTS Management with compulsory In-Sessional support: IELTS score of 4.5 with a minimum 4.5 in writing Length of programme (or equivalent) Ana Suarez 30 hours a week over 15 weeks Pre-Sessional English, Start date Colombia June *Students progressing onto any of the Business School undergraduate programmes with an overall IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent shall be required to undertake a compulsory additional, In-Sessional English/Academic English course during the ﬁrst term of their studies and shall be subject to any UK regulatory requirement. **Subject to any UK regulatory requirement. Foundation Example study programmes routes

Our range of foundation programmes offers you the Depending upon your chosen career we offer three Business Management, Legal Studies or Psychology, as opportunity to improve your English language skills and different International Foundation Certificates including well as an English for Finance Professionals programme. gain the necessary study skills to provide a ‘bridge’ to your degree course. They are suitable if you don’t have the necessary qualifications for the programme of your choice or you want to build your confidence before you International Foundation Certificate (IFC) in Legal Studies start your studies. Extended International Foundation Certificate (EIFC) in Legal Studies

LLB (Hons) LLB (Hons) International Commercial Law Law

International Foundation Certiﬁcate (IFC) in Psychology Extended International Foundation Certiﬁcate (EIFC) in Psychology

BSc (Hons) Psychology Health

International Foundation Certiﬁcate (IFC) in Business Management Extended International Foundation Certiﬁcate (EIFC) in Business Management

The International Foundation Certiﬁcate embeds a wide range of modules, which puts you in a better position to undertake any undergraduate degree BSc (Hons) Accounting BSc (Hons) Business BSc (Hons) Business programme. It prepares you both and Finance Management with Finance Management academically and socially to feel at ease Business with yourself and the world around you. Our tutors help us by having very interactive sessions with us. They act as our mentors in some cases as they English for Finance Professionals go the extra mile to help us perform better. The school provides a conducive Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance [ACCA Route] learning environment and equal opportunities for all.

Ajie Amie Ceesay ACCA Professional Level Papers MSc Accounting and Finance IFC Legal Studies, Accounting and Finance Accounting Gambia International Extended Degree International Foundation in Business Management, Legal Studies Certiﬁcate (IFC)* or Psychology

Our International Foundation Certificates are the ideal Designed specifically for international students, our preparation for your undergraduate degree in law, International Extended Degrees in business, law and psychology or business management. During your ?Programme details psychology combines our International Foundation ?Programme details studies you will receive a valuable grounding in the Certificate with your chosen degree programme. subjects that underpin your degree through a series of Length of programme Length of programme core introductory modules. These modules also include Two Terms (full-time) International Extended Degree with Academic English Four years English language for academic purposes to help improve Four Terms (part-time) If you require an uplift in IELTS score in order to progress your English language skills. onto your International Extended Degree you may be Mode of study We offer an online study mode to enable you to benefit Modes of study eligible to study Academic English before commencing. Classroom from flexible study, without compromising on the quality of Classroom or Online your learning. Assessment Assessment Coursework, seen and unseen assessments, Key benefits We use different methods of assessment examinations and group presentations Receive assistance from personal tutors and international depending on the module. These include student advisers to help you settle in and increase portfolio coursework, seen and unseen Start dates your confidence assessments and examinations September, January and May Guaranteed progression onto a BPP University Start dates Undergraduate programme in Business Management, Find out more Legal Studies or Psychology* September, January and May For full programme information please visit bppuniversity.ac.uk/internationalextended Obtain the knowledge, skills and confidence to progress to Find out more the next level of study For full programme information please visit Reinforce your understanding through small, group bppuniversity.ac.uk/ifc workshops and extensive online support

Entry requirements English Language Requirements IELTS score of 5.5 overall (with 5.5 in writing) or equivalent Face-to-face study You must be 18 years or over at the start of the course and must have completed a minimum of 12 years schooling with evidence of good grades and an ability to successfully complete the programme. Online study You must be 16 years or over on commencement of the programme and be able to demonstrate good grades in your +10 year qualiﬁcations, including Maths and English to an equivalent GCSE C grade.

*Subject to revalidation. English for Finance International Pre-Master’s Diploma Professionals in Business Management

Our English for Finance Professionals programme has been Our International Pre-Master’s Diploma in Business designed to give you the opportunity to gain the English ?Programme details Management is designed specifically to give you a ?Programme details language requirements needed to join either the Advanced thorough grounding in the skills that underpin your Diploma in Accounting and Finance [ACCA route] or the chosen MSc programme. It covers a range of essential Length of programme Length of programme MSc Accounting and Finance [Advanced Diploma route] subjects including English Language, Study and programme. If successful in this programme you will be Four weeks full-time face-to-face classes Communication Skills plus core academic, postgraduate One academic year full-time able to progress directly onto your chosen course. followed by eight weeks part-time studied and introductory subjects. Minimum 16 hours a week (including breaks) online alongside the Advanced Diploma in over 10 weeks Accounting and Finance Key benefits Key benefits Improve key academic English skills including reading, Receive assistance from personal tutors and international Mode of study Modes of study writing, listening and speaking student advisers to help you settle in and increase Classroom Classroom followed by Online your confidence The course will help you learn how to apply English language in the context of accounting Assessment Assessment Guaranteed progression on to your BPP University Master’s programme on successful completion of all the We use different methods of assessment, Receive assistance from personal tutors and international Listening, speaking, and reading components programme assessments depending on the module. These include: student advisers to help you settle in and increase which are assessed through the completion portfolio coursework, seen and unseen your confidence of a final test in financial and academic You will have a minimum of 16 hours face-to-face tuition assessments and examinations English (benchmarked against IELTS 6.0) including breaks, plus homework and self-study to undertake Increase your understanding through small, group workshops and extensive online support Start dates Start dates Reinforce your understanding through small, group workshops and extensive online support September, January and May February and October Entry requirements 5.5 IELTS or an equivalent score in the BPP University Entry requirements Find out more Find out more English test You must be 18 years or over at the start of the course. For full programme information please visit For full programme information please visit You should hold an equivalent to NQF or QCF NARIC Level bppuniversity.ac.uk/premasters Students will require regular internet access with sufficient bppuniversity.ac.uk/englishforfinance bandwidth to be able to login and view the BPP University 5 Diploma, a Foundation Degree Qualification or a HND. VLE, online materials and email. These will contain all the relevant BPP University In-Sessional online study materials, Progression online classrooms and course management materials. Upon successful completion of this programme you may Students must also have access to Google Chrome and choose to join; Mozilla Firefox internet browsers to be able to view materials on the VLE platform, Moodle. MSc Management MSc Management with Project Management

MSc Management with Finance

MSc International Marketing International In-Sessional Extended Master’s Academic Skills

Our Extended Master’s programme combines our Our In-Sessional Academic Skills course is perfect if you International Pre-Master’s Diploma in Business are an international BPP University student who wants, Management with your chosen Master’s programme. ?Programme details or is required, to improve your academic and English ?Programme details During the first year of the programme you will study language skills while studying your undergraduate or the International Pre-Master’s Diploma in Business Length of programme postgraduate degree programme. The course takes place Length of programme Management (see previous page for details). Upon Two years full-time during your first term, alongside your degree studies. One term successful completion of year one, you will progress onto You may have to attend the course as a condition of Three hours a week over 10 weeks our MSc Management, MSc Management with Project Mode of study starting your degree or other programme. If this is the Management, MSc Management with Finance or Classroom case, it will be a compulsory part of your studies. Mode of study MSc International Marketing programme. Classroom Designed specifically for international students, it will Assessment Key benefits help you to improve both your academic language and We use different methods of assessment Learn from experienced academics and tutors Assessment study skills, as well as relevant core subjects to fully depending on the module. These include Develop your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills Written and oral tests in reading, writing, prepare you to study at Master’s level with portfolio coursework, seen and unseen in an academic setting listening and speaking tests BPP University. assessments and examinations Study alongside your degree, with timetabled classes Start dates Extended Master’s with Pre-Sessional English Start dates Develop English skills for academic purposes and increase September, January and May If you require an uplift in IELTS score in order to progress September, January and May your confidence onto our International Extended Master’s programme you may be eligible to study Pre-Sessional English Find out more Find out more before commencing the Extended Master’s with Entry requirements For full programme information please visit Pre-Sessional English. For full programme information please visit This support course is for students who already have a bppuniversity.ac.uk /insessional bppuniversity.ac.uk/extendedmasters place on a BPP University programme but would benefit from, or are required as a condition of entry*, to improve their level of English and academic study skills.

*This course is compulsory for students who have been accepted onto an undergraduate programme with the Business School with an overall IELTS level of 6.0. To apply or for more information JCall +44 (0) 20 7430 7065 (Email [email protected] vVisit bppuniversity.ac.uk/international