Your

professional
career
starts here.

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BPP University: the
professional university
for career-focused
students.
We specialise in developing the skills The Management programme
you need to succeed in your career. at BPP University gave me
important tools to deeper
understand the business
world through different
perspectives, which has
enabled meaningful insights,
including about my own career.
They focus on a more practical
and business approach rather
of BPP University graduates
than strictly academic.
in employment were in highly
skilled occupations 15 months
after graduating.

Andre Henrique Vasconcelos Ferreira

Management graduate

*Based on The Graduate Outcomes survey of 2018/19 graduates 15 months after graduating for UK students.
Highly Skilled Employment is defined by the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) which is maintained
by the Office for National Statistics.
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About us.
We are a global education provider with innovation at
our core. Since our inception, we have always focused
on evolving the way that professionals can study for
their qualifications.

In September 2007, BPP University
was the first publicly owned
company to obtain degree awarding
powers in the UK.
Being a private university means we
are not listed in academic league
tables, but our employability results
speak for themselves. BPP University
ranks in 1st place against the Russell
Group of 24 leading Universities
for the number of UK Postgraduate
Students who went into employment
and are in Highly Skilled Occupations.
We welcome talent from around
the world and offer an international
and culturally diverse environment
in which to study. BPP University is
a Student visa sponsor and is fully
recognised and accredited as a
Higher Education Institution.
BPP University offers “the
extensive and proactive
engagement with employers
in the design and delivery
of programmes, which
ensures that programmes and
graduates are fit for purpose
and business ready.”
Quality Assurance Agency
(QAA) report 2017

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Our approach.
At BPP University, preparing you for your future career is our
absolute priority.
When you graduate, we want you to
be career ready. Not just armed with
academic theory but also the context,
skills and behaviours you need to hit the
ground running in your perfect role.
Our long-standing relationships and
experience in training the brightest
talent within leading international firms
enables us to truly understand what they
need from graduates and prospective
employees. Academically, emotionally,
and in practice too. So we design our
courses to ensure our graduates deliver it
from day one.
Practical application and
workplace simulation
We believe that you learn best by doing.
That’s why practical application, that
simulates real business situations, is at
the heart of your learning.
At BPP, all our programmes utilise
our innovative and unique learning
framework, focused entirely on your
assessments and career success. You
will have access to The Hub, our online
learning environment which provides
access to your learning resources. This
includes options to track your progress,
LinkedIn Learning, Pluralsight and course
materials, alongside links to Student
Services, Learning Support and our
Virtual Campus.
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Bringing digital and data skills into
our programmes
Working with leading businesses across
the world enables us to address skill
shortages in the market. We integrate
these into our business programmes and
help you pursue your future career within
a globally data-driven environment,
helping you to stand out in a highly
competitive job market.
When you study at BPP University, you
will learn the academic theory and get
practical experience using the appropriate
data tools and techniques. This will help
you to unlock insights and inform business
decisions, which means you can add
value from the start of your career.
Support for a future career
We understand that success can be built
beyond life in the classroom or online
study. That’s why we offer a suite of
services to help our students’ progress.
This includes our Learning Support team,
English language and Academic skills
support, and Students’ Association. In
addition, our Careers Service team will
help you explore future career options
and set objectives to achieve your goals,
with access from the moment you accept
your place, and up to 18 months after
you complete your studies with us.
During the academic terms, learners
will also benefit from various activities
including skills days, speaker events
and career advice sessions hosted by
the Careers Service team and Students’
Association, as well as access to BPP
Employability Services.
Taught by professionals, not just tutors
Our tutors aren’t just professional
lecturers. They’re also professionals
of the subjects they teach. They
include qualified accountants,
bankers, managers, marketers and
HR professionals. They have real-life
industry experience and command
respect across the industry for their
accomplishments. They are the types of
professionals you’ll want in your corner
to build a brilliant career.
Professional and Academic Skills for
Success module (PASS)
This non-credit bearing module has been
specifically developed to help all our new
Business School students understand
life at BPP University before their course
starts. It is structured into four key topics
around programme orientation, life in the
UK, academic essential skills and career
aspirations profiling.
The PASS module also offers an
opportunity for you to adapt to university
life whilst we assess your skills. This will
help to deliver the right level of support
during the course and towards your
future development.
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Trusted by top
businesses around BPP University Business
School works with a range

the globe. of professional and financial

BPP University is part of the BPP Education Group, responsible for delivering
education within:
• All the Big 4 accountancy firms
• 9 of the top 10 leading
global banks
• 9 of the top 10 professional
services firms
services organisations and some
industry clients. We’re a teaching
university, we put students
at the heart of everything
that we do. Our research is
• 18 of the top 20 global law firms
practitioner oriented and,
• 4 of the 5 Magic Circle firms
therefore, you can be sure if you
• Professionals from 86% of
FTSE 100 companies
come to BPP you’re going to get
professionals who’ve done the
jobs that you want to do. They
know what they’re talking about
and they have highly relevant
experience, so the teaching
experience will be interesting,
innovative and will ensure
that you progress at the
speed that you need to.

Sarah McIlroy
Dean of Business School

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Choose your career path.
As an aspiring future leader, you can
enhance your employability with A-Level or equivalent
knowledge in specific areas that match
your career aspirations. These include
areas such as Finance, Accountancy,
Data, Marketing and Operations. Flexible entry points’

When you study with BPP, we help you

maximise the skills and credentials
you can earn along the way. We
deliver a range of dynamic routes that
offer academic achievements and Level 4
exemptions across a host of professional
qualifications. This ensures that your
career in accountancy or management
starts with the best possible preparation.

Advanced Diploma in BSc (Hons) Accounting

BSc (Hons) Accounting
Accounting and Finance and Finance with
Level 5 and Finance*
[ACCA route]* Digital Business

Integrated
MSc Accounting
and Finance
[ADAF route]*

Level 6

Accountancy Management
journey journey

MSc Management
MSc Management with
Data Analytics
MSc Accounting and Finance
Level 7 MSc Management with
(Key modules aligned to ACCA Strategic Professional)
Digital Marketing
MSc Management with
*On successful completion of BPP modules, you will be eligible to claim exemptions Project Management
from the ACCA Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills Papers.
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Our Management
portfolio.
Our MSc Management programmes These activities will help you maximise
MSc Management
BPP is a machine of life
have been structured to give students your chance of success in the final six
MSc Management with changing opportunities with
full support from day one, not just months of career practice activity and

12-month
academically, but also to get them preparation for the Graduate Route Data Analytics improvement of competitive
career ready. All feature 12 or 18-month visa in the UK after your studies. At the MSc Management with skills and an exposure
options, with the longer variant offering end of the programme, you will have Digital Marketing
to the best professional

18-month
Professional Development opportunities the opportunity to prepare for the MSc Management with
for further success. work environment supported by our Project Management practitioners from lecturers
Professional Skills Tutors and Placements to management that I have
Enhance your employability with
Specialists, opportunities include: met so far in 10 years in
Professional Development the UK.
Professional Development Planning • Paid work placement Planning
(PDP) (face-to-face or online) (exclusive to 18-month
If you have chosen to study for the • Volunteering programmes)
18-month programme, you will benefit • Virtual career development
from additional sessions during academic (LinkedIn Learning)
terms. These include: • A simulation or project via the virtual
• Opportunities for one-to-one coaching work experience (Forage)
• Self-serve skills content for • A simulation or project to develop
independent study practical experience
Paul Osorio
• Access to LinkedIn Learning courses • Professional Skills Workshops (CV,
Management graduate
• Speaker events from professionals Interview Skills, Application Support
in industry and developing your personal brand
and transferable skills
• Masterclasses to enhance your
employability
• Employability activities on our Virtual
Campus or in-centre

*Please note, if you fall behind with your studies and cannot progress on your Master’s programme, you will
not be eligible for the placement interview process. The Placements team works with an extensive range of
employers to find work placement opportunities for our students. Placements may vary in length and may be
paid or unpaid.
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 Our Accounting and
Finance portfolio.
As a trusted partner to leading
accountancy bodies, BPP advises on
training that is shaping the industry.
We know what it takes for you to
become a leading accountant. And our
programmes are designed to reflect this.
We have two routes to become an
ACCA exam-qualified accountant, the
key requirement to achieve Chartered
Accountant status.
You may choose to start your career
through our BSc programmes and learn
more than just technical accountancy
skills, but also skills that are highly
valued in the modern age.
Otherwise, our Advanced Diploma and
Integrated MSc Accounting and Finance
[Advanced Diploma route] feature several
entry points. You could even complete the
full journey in just two and half years and
earn both an Advanced Diploma and a
Master’s degree.
Accountancy skills for the digital age
Developed in line with a Big 4
accountancy firm to produce forward-
thinking accountants, our programmes
feature cutting-edge modules in Data and
Digital, which are seen as key areas that
will shape the profession in years to come.
You will gain the skills and knowledge that
global employers want to complement
your professional accountancy
qualifications, helping you to achieve
more throughout your career.
Globally recognised institutions
17-month
Our programme team and
faculty are uniquely placed
to understand the needs of
accountancy students as well
as employers. We employ
professionally qualified
accountants with relevant
practical experience to guide
students as they embark
upon their journeys towards
becoming Accounting or
Business Professionals.
We also work closely with
employers and professional
bodies such as ACCA to ensure
that our programmes are up to
date and continue to develop the
skills that students need in the
modern workplace.
Trevor James Garriock
Director of Programmes

Advanced Diploma in Accounting

BSc (Hons) Accounting
Entry Level 4

and Finance [ACCA route]

32-month

and Finance
BSc (Hons) Accounting
and Finance with Digital

30-month
Business Integrated MSc Accounting and
Finance [ADAF route]
Entry Level 7

12-month

MSc Accounting and Finance

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Support beyond Scholarships
your studies. and bursaries.
We know that every learner is different, with different Your studies should be a smart investment. At BPP, we’re
needs depending on personal circumstances. Alongside committed to supporting the brightest future talent, from
your studies, there is a comprehensive support system all backgrounds.
that you can access from day one to ensure you can
focus on your studies.

Our support services include:
• English language support – helping
you improve your English and
academic skills through Pre-sessional
English courses, In-sessional English
courses and one-to-one support
• Learning support – providing
specialist support services to learners
with disabilities or learning difficulties.
All BPP students are assigned a
personal tutor or Programme Support
Officer at the start of their programme
of study. This person will be your first
point of contact for academic queries
• Careers support – helping with your
CV, delivering skills workshops, mock
interviews, networking events and
advertising job opportunities
• Specialist support for international
students – helping with every
part of your application including
visa applications, finance and
accommodation
• Access to BPP University Students’
Association – an independent voice
for all students with the opportunity
to enjoy university life, socialise, meet
like-minded people, volunteer, develop
your skills, join or set up societies and
clubs and enhance your CV. They also
have an Independent Education and
Welfare Service providing impartial
and confidential advice
• Pre-arrival and Term 1 support for
all students – to help with pre-arrival
questions, preparation for arriving in the
UK and support during your first term
by our dedicated Engagement team
For more information on our support
services, see bpp.com/study/support
If you have the ambition and drive,
you could be eligible for one of our
scholarships. We offer a range of full
and partial fee awards to help achieve
your goals.
If you meet the basic eligibility criteria,
we’ll also ask you to demonstrate
evidence of your suitability. You can
check if you are eligible at bpp.com/
study/funding/university/scholarships
BPP is a great institution to
study at for professional
qualifications and no one does
it better than them. My advice
to future students would be to
make sure you speak up about
ideas or problems you may
have. There are people ready
to listen and take actions
based on it - BPP has a lot to
offer apart from academics,
make full use of it!
Farheen Rasheed
Accountancy graduate

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Studying
in the UK.
English language entry requirements
Students from outside the United
Kingdom must give valid evidence of
their English language ability in all
four skills of reading, writing, listening
and speaking. There are several ways
that applicants can prove their English
language capabilities, with full details on
English requirements available at bpp.
com on the relevant course page.
If you meet the entry criteria but do not
have the necessary English language
skills, we can offer you a Pre-sessional
English course (see below) prior to
starting your programme. Alternatively,
you can also contact our Admissions
team for further information via
InternationalAdmissions@bpp.com
English language support services
As a student studying at university, if
you have English as a second language
or if you are not familiar with Higher
Education, you may need extra support
for your English and academic skills to
help you in your studies.
This support can be in the form of:
• Pre-sessional English courses
• In-sessional English courses
• One-to-one support
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Visa and application support Our International Recruitment Officers
Moving to a new country or city is an can give advice and information on:
exciting time, but there is a lot to plan • Choosing a course
before you arrive. That is why our support
starts right now with dedicated assistance
for programme applications, visa
• Choosing your study location
• Applying for Confirmation of
Acceptance of Studies (CAS)
enquiries, accommodation and finance.
• Securing your study visa
Pre-sessional and In-sessional International students are welcome to
• Your finance options
English courses contact our teams here in the UK for
• Finding accommodation
any questions about studying with
Pre-sessional English courses are
BPP. However, if you’d prefer to discuss • Learning support
intensive courses that help you achieve
anything in your native language, our • Registering with doctors and dentists
the required entry level for your chosen
friendly local teams and agents from all
programme. For example, the MSc • Travel and transport
over the world are ready to provide help
Management entry requirements are 6.5. • Welfare and many other issues
and advice whenever you need it.
If you have a 6.0 you would be expected learners face
to complete a six-week Pre-sessional
• Additional support for students with
course. If you have 5.5, you will need to
learning difficulties or disabilities
complete a 12-week Pre-sessional course.
To speak to an International
In-sessional English support is available
Recruitment Officer, contact
to those who need it during their first
InternationalAdmissions@bpp.com
term of study with us.
One-to-one support
You can book a one-to-one consultation
with a tutor, where you can discuss a
sample of your work to help you:
• Structure your work more appropriately
• Write/speak more clearly and accurately
• Explain any areas of difficulty
with language
• Help you to use sources appropriately
and avoid plagiarism
• Explain how to improve your use of
academic conventions
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Visas and immigration
Non-EU students EU students
If you are a non-EU/EEA National, The UK has left the EU and from
you will need a visa that allows you 1 January 2021 there are new rules
to study in the UK. Most students will for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens who
apply for a Student visa under the want to study in the UK.
Points Based System (PBS) to study
If you have any queries with regards
in the UK.
to your immigration status, please
Under the PBS, which may change contact International Student Advice
from time to time, you must be at InternationalAdvice@bpp.com
sponsored by an approved institution
such as BPP University, which is
registered with the UK Visas and
Immigration office (UKVI), which
is part of the Home Office, as a
Student sponsor.
There are other visa types (for
example: Dependant visa, Spouse
visa), which will allow you to study
in the UK. If you are already in the
UK and hold a visa, the International
team at BPP University will advise if
your status will allow you to study
with us, or if you must apply for a
Student visa.
For information on visas, how to
apply, guidance notes and application
forms, please visit the UK Visas and
Immigration (UKVI) website.

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10 key steps to start
your study journey at
BPP University.
Get support from the outset
1.
We make ourselves available to
you in many ways. You can email
or phone the University directly
or you may prefer to speak with
your in-country team, in your own
language. You can go directly
to one of our trusted education
representatives who will help you
through the whole process.
Your application
2.
Once you have chosen your
programme, you will need
to prepare your supporting
documents (academic transcripts,
English language certificates and
a copy of your passport) and
submit your application via the
course page.
Further details of accepted English
qualifications can be found in
our English Entry Methods and
Requirements.
BPP University interview
3.
Before sending you an offer, our
Admissions team may organise an
interview with you to discuss the
reasons behind your application
for your chosen programme.
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Receiving your offer
4.
Once you have applied (if we
have received all the information
requested and you satisfy the
eligibility and admission criteria)
we will send you a conditional
offer via email. If you have applied
through an agent, you will receive
the offer through their office.
Payment
5.
When you have successfully
satisfied all the relevant
requirements you will need to
make payment as outlined in the
offer. You will need to submit the
acceptance documents along with
your Confirmation of Acceptance
for Studies (CAS) request form to
the Admissions team.
Confirmation of Acceptance for
6.
Studies (CAS)
Once we have received payment
confirmation and acceptance
documents, we will issue a CAS
letter, which you will need for your
Student visa application.
Visa application
7.
Depending on where you are
from and what type of passport
you have, you may need to
attend an appointment at a visa
application centre as a part of
your application. It can take up to
six weeks in some countries to get
an appointment, so please ensure
you do this in good time to arrive
for your programme start date.
You may be contacted by the UK
Visas and Immigration office (UKVI),
which is part of the Home Office,
to attend a credibility interview – if
this happens you must contact us.
Please contact us to inform us of
the outcome of your application
once you receive a decision
from the UKVI. The UKVI acts
independently from BPP University.
Organising travel
8.
Our International Admissions team
or local in-country agents can
advise on how to arrange travel to
the UK, including recommending a
local airport and a travel route for
when you arrive. If you have any
questions about renewing your
visa, our International Admissions
Officers will be able to help you.
Registration
9.
We will provide you with relevant
welcome information. You will also
need to register with BPP University
(and for certain nationalities, the
local police station). This tells us that
you are in the UK and we can let the
UKVI know that we have met you
and you are ready to commence
your studies. You will need to
complete a registration form on a
weekly basis to allow us to manage
your attendance throughout the
course of your studies.
Final preparation
10.
Before starting your programme
you will receive all the information
you need about your timetable,
location, the name of your personal
tutor and/or Programme Support
team and induction information.
Once your programme starts, you
will have access to lots of support
and guidance to help you progress
through your studies.
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Still have questions?
Speak to our Admissions team who can advise
on the best route to suit your career plans.
Phone +44 (0)3300 603 100
 InternationalAdmissions@bpp.com

Disclaimer: This information is accurate as at the date of publication, March 2022.

However, some information in it may change without notice. We reserve the right
to withdraw or change any of the courses, locations, modes and/or alter entry
requirements or tuition fees. All modules are run subject to demand and may differ
across locations. This document is for guidance only and does not form part of
any contract. For more information about courses, please refer to bpp.com. Before
accepting any offer for a place at BPP, applicants should read the applicable
terms and conditions available at bpp.com/terms-and-conditions
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