The university for the professions International Prospectus 2014/2015 Contents Be bold. Be different. BPP 04 Our programmes and pathways 64 into higher education Everything you need to graduate 06 with purpose English language requirements 66 Welcome by Carl Lygo 08 Law programmes 68-109 Law programmes terms and credits 69 Your career starts when your 10 studies start Business programmes 110-143 Business programmes terms and credits 111 Tutor profile: Rachel Holmes 12 Health programmes 144-163 Learn from experienced professionals 14 Health programmes terms and credits 145 Student profile: Shahryar Mazaheri 16 Pathway and English 164-181 Teaching you more than just coursework 18 language programmes Pathway and English language courses 165 Student profile: Karen Duque 20 and programmes: terms and credits Modern facilities 22 Student profile: Yamila Zambelli 182 Study in the UK’s leading cities 24 Disclaimer 183 • London 26 • Manchester 32 • Liverpool 34 • Birmingham 36 • Bristol 38 • Leeds 40 • Abingdon 42 Your student experience 44 Student profile: Adil Calleea 48 Studying in the UK 50 Student profile: Sze Wing Kwok 54 Make the most of your future and 56 your finances Big step, easy decision 58 Student profile: Mahmud Showkat Azad 60 How to apply 62 3 Be bold. Be different. ‘Ranked as a top five university for excellence in teaching by Legal Week Intelligence’s annual Law Student Report 2014’ BPP. Legal Week 09/05/2014 Our students come from all walks of life. At BPP University we provide a new way of They form a strong community that is rich in learning. We’re there for students who want international diversity. They know what they to gain an advantage and stand out. Not just in want from life, and are determined to get it. their education, but in their job interviews and They see our programmes as a great way to then their careers. progress into their chosen career. It’s because We are the provider that the experts turn to our university experience is different. From for their education. Studying with us is much how you study, to how our tutors teach. more than just obtaining a qualification; it’s your first steps onto an exciting new career. Selina Singh BSc (Hons) Business Management student 4 5 Everything you need to graduate with purpose. Our points of difference create a learning experience that you won’t find anywhere else. Study in the best place for you Flexible and affordable BPP University can be found in a number of great We put our students first, and offer a number of locations across the country. We have centres ways to reduce the cost of your studies, including situated conveniently near to business and bursaries and scholarships. BPP Law School’s legal districts in London, Manchester, Liverpool, unique Career Guarantee is available to international Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol and Abingdon students, and our Business School is offering an (Oxfordshire) so students can pick their preferred exclusive 25% discount on tuition fees on certain location*. Our facilities are just like those you’ll full-time Masters programmes to all alumni who encounter when you start your career. You’ll have successfully completed an undergraduate learn in professional workspaces with modern degree with BPP University. We also provide resources and the latest technology to use. flexible programmes such as accelerated degrees (See page 22-25 for more details). over two-years to reduce the time and money needed to get into the workplace sooner. A career that starts here (See pages 18-19 and 56-57 for more details). Students come to university to start their career, so at BPP University we make this our main priority. Learn with like-minded students That means our courses have been designed Determined, focused and assured, BPP University in conjunction with law firms, businesses and students use our courses and programmes as the employers. It also means personal consultations, first step on to their career path. We have a diverse careers events and CV preparation, as well as help and multicultural study environment with students with job searches, application forms and mock from all over the world, including Malaysia, China, interviews. From the moment you accept your Nigeria, Bangladesh, Canada, Russia and Colombia place, to a full year after you achieve your degree, to name a few. Our international students accept the we’ll guide you all the way. At BPP it is more than journey will be challenging at times, but with a little just getting a qualification, it is satisfying that help, and a little guidance, they know what they can inner impulse to be a professional. ultimately achieve. At BPP University, our students (See page 10-11 for more details) are dedicated to their studies, and want to master their professions and learn from those who have Tutors with real-life industry experience been at the cutting edge of practical life. Our tutors aren’t just professional lecturers, they’re Over 3,300 also professionals in the subject areas they teach. English language support At BPP, experienced solicitors, accountants and BPP School of Foundation and English Language international students healthcare professionals teach the solicitors, Studies offers English language support programmes accountants and healthcare professionals of specifically for students whose first language is not (around 34% of the tomorrow. For our industry experts and full-time English. If you don’t have the necessary qualifications staff alike, passing on knowledge to the next for the programme of your choice, or you want to student population) generation isn’t just a profession. It’s a passion. build your confidence before you start your studies, (See page 12-15 for more details). these are for you. Our pathway programmes offer study with BPP the chance to improve your English language skills and gain the necessary study skills to University in the UK. prepare you for your degree course. *Please see the relevant programme pages to find out which programmes are run at each centre. (See page 64-67 for more details). 6 7 “Welcome to BPP University. Voted the UK’s Best Higher Education Provider by Education Investor Magazine in 2013, we are the UK’s only independent university dedicated to business and the professions. Our links with leading businesses enable us to provide you with a highly regarded professional education. Our tutors, many of whom have real- world practitioner experience, will not only ensure you have the practical skills and academic knowledge needed for success, but that you also have the competitive edge that makes you stand out from graduates from other universities. We are particularly proud of our integrated, multicultural community and welcome students from all over the world to study at one of our centres in the UK’s most exciting cities. BPP University is a name you can trust to provide you with a career-focused education in a supportive learning environment.” Professor Carl Lygo Vice-Chancellor 8 9 Your career starts when your studies start. When you start your studies at BPP University, your career starts too. For every one of our students, it’s the main focus from the very first day. So we make sure your university experience is as close to a real working environment as possible. Our position at the centre of training and education The choice of leading law firms, for business, accountancy, law, management, marketing and healthcare links you to global BPP Law School has excellent links businesses and employers. You’ll have daily to the legal profession and strong contact with tutors that have experience in these areas to provide added depth, insight and relevance connections with a wide group of to your learning. top international law firms. Some And the reason why BPP University graduates are of the most respected law firms in so attractive to potential employers is because by the time you leave university, you’re ready for a job. the world - including Allen & Overy, You’ve been taught by professionals. You’ve kept Slaughter and May and Simmons professional hours. You’ve learned in professional & Simmons - send their trainees workspaces. We believe you’re more adjusted to work than your average graduate - and you’re more exclusively to BPP because our appealing as a result. programmes deliver what today’s It’s what we do best - preparing the next generation law firms need. of workers for their future careers and it’s what sets Winner of the BPP apart. prestigious Education Investor award 2013 for ‘Best Higher Education Provider in the UK’. 10 11 “Before working at BPP University, I spent 10 years working in sales and marketing roles, leading me to become a Director of Marketing in the travel industry. It’s this experience which is a crucial part of what really brings my teaching alive. Becoming a tutor at BPP University has really allowed me to step up to the challenge, as they genuinely take a 360 degree approach to learning. Teaching has truly become my passion and helping my students fulfil their potential is energising and rewarding.” Rachel Holmes Head of Business Management Programmes 12 13 Learn from experienced professionals. BPP University tutors are experts in a wide range of fields, but their CVs all share one thing in common: they’ve had experience of working in industry-leading positions. Their desire is to now pass on what they know to the next generation - and they take great delight in watching them succeed. Their knowledge and insight will enhance your “I have had the privilege of working learning and help you develop the practical skills in a number of law firms and for that are most in demand with today’s employers.