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BPP UNIVERSITY
STUDY IN THE UKMay 2014
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ABOUT BPP UNIVERSITY
BPP was founded in 1976
BPP stands for Alan Brierley, Richard Price and Charles Prior – the surnames of the three founders of BPP Professional Education
BPP University is a UKBA Highly Trusted Sponsor
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WHY CHOOSE US?
In 2011, 93%* of our graduates were in employment within 6 months
The BPP group educates 80% of all FTSE companies
Over 500 organisations sponsor their employees to study with BPP
Our global clients include BAE Systems, Shell and Vodafone
In 2013, BPP University was the winner of the Education Investor Awards for Higher Education Provider of the Year
BPP is the only triple platinum accredited ACCA provider in the world for its face-to-face teaching, online tuition and learning materials
* Source: BPP University College’s Leavers Survey
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OUR LOCATIONS
London
Birmingham
Manchester
Leeds
Bristol
Abingdon (Oxfordshire)
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BPP in the UK’s largest cities
London (Six learning centres in London) City – Business School Holborn – Law School WaterlooKing’s Cross – ACCAShepherd’s Bush - ACCA, SOFELS Croydon – ACCA
Birmingham
Leeds (Two learning centres)Park Row - ACCAWhitehall Quay – Law School
Manchester
BristolAbingdon (Oxfordshire)
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LOCATIONS
Birmingham
Manchester
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LOCATIONS
Leeds
Abingdon
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LOCATIONS
CroydonLondon
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SCHOOLS
BPP LAW SCHOOL
BPP BUSINESS SCHOOL
BPP SCHOOL OF FOUNDATION AND
ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDIES
BPP SCHOOL OF HEALTH
BPP University comprises of four schools:
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Preparation programmes – School of Foundation and English Language Studies
—Pre-sessional English
—University Foundation Programme in Business and Law
—University Foundation Programme in Health Care
—Pre-Masters in Business and Law
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BPP BUSINESS SCHOOL
BPP Business School - located in London’s financial district
Facilities at our Business School
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WHY CHOOSE BPP BUSINESS SCHOOL?
BPP Business School programmes are available at a range of learning centres including London, Birmingham, and Manchester
Gain work experience in the UK by studying our Academic and Career Skills Work Placement module – available with all MSc Management programmes and MSc International Marketing
Our programmes cover the core business and management disciplines and let you specialise with a range of electives
Accelerated undergraduate degrees enabling you to graduate in as little as 2 years
Three start dates – September, January and May
Taught by a mix of experienced professional practitioners and academics
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PROGRAMMES
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
• International Extended Degree in Business Management
with pathways:
• BSc (Hons) Business Management
• BSc (Hons) Business Management with Finance
• BSc (Hons) Banking with Finance
• BSc (Hons) Professional Accounting
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PROGRAMMES
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
• Extended Masters Programme in Business with Pathways:
• MSc Management with Finance
• MSc Management with Finance and Financial Markets
• MSc Management with Project Management
• MSc Management with Tourism and Hospitality
• MSc International Marketing
• Academic and Career Skills Work Placement (available with all MSc Management programmes and MSc
International Marketing
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PROGRAMMES
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• ACCA
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: BSc (Three year)
English Language: IELTS score 6.5 or equivalent
Educational background
Three year
You should hold an equivalent to:
• GCSE Grade C in English and Maths
• 240+ UCAS points in A2 level, any subject
Students with an overall IELTS score of 6.0 will be considered but needto register for our In-Sessional English Language programme
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: BSc (Two year)
English Language: IELTS score 7.0 (also for BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance)
Educational background
Two year
You should hold an equivalent to:
• GCSE Grade B in English and Maths
• 300+ UCAS points with minimum of two B’s at A2 level
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: MSc
English Language
• IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.5 in any subcomponent or equivalent
Educational background
You should hold an equivalent to
• An undergraduate degree – minimum 2:2 OR
• An acceptable professional qualification equivalent OR
• A pass in the Graduate Entry Examination OR
• An acceptable professional qualification equivalent such as the CMI, ILM at level 6 or above
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ACCA
English Language: IELTS score 5.5 in all components or equivalent
Educational background
Three year
You should hold an equivalent to:
• Two A levels and three GSCEs
Registration with ACCA on the ACCA route: www.accaglobal.com/en/student.html
(Possibility to apply for exemptions from ACCA)
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ACADEMIC AND CAREER SKILLS WORK PLACEMENT Available with Msc Management programmes and MSc International Marketing
Gain valuable paid work experience in the UK
Work placement option costs an additional £2,500 on top of our programme fees
Designed by business professionals to provide you with the key employability skills that will make you stand out from the competition
Lasts 6 months
Subject to a successful interview
Develop your personal brand, and identify your own Unique Selling Point and position in the employment market
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COMPANIES WE WORK WITH....
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Courses – Legal studies
— International Foundation Certificate in legal studies
— Undergraduate:• LLB (Hons)• LLB (Hons) Business Law• LLB (Hons) with Psychology
— Postgraduate:• LLM Comparative Commercial Law • LLM Commercial Law• LLM Financial Regulation and Compliance• LLM International Business Law• LLM Transnational Criminal Justice • LLM International and Comparative Tax Law• LLM Chinese Business and Investment Law• LLM Islamic Finance and Business Law
— Professional Qualifications – applications through Law Cabs• Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)• Legal Practice Certificate (LPC)• Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC)
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ThThe school of choice for over 5,500 law students each year
Teaching- Practice facing degrees - Most of our tutors are professionally experienced or qualified – bringing real life scenarios to the
classroom- Focus is to ensure students leave BPP ready to go out and practice
Links with the legal profession- 27 of the leading law firms send their trainees exclusively to us for their legal training.
Why students choose BPP to start their career in Law- Interaction with a mix of academic, judiciary and practitioners from various legal systems- Access to our specialist legal careers service from before they start the course- Meet eminent academics, officials, judges and practitioners through our guest speaker programme- Participate in a unique learning environment designed by practitioners- Study in London's financial and legal centre, just minutes from the Royal Courts of Justice
A reputation for excellence
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BPPs Exclusive Clients for the Law School
— Addleshaw Goddard — Bircham Dyson Bell *— Boodle Hatfield— Bristows— CMS Cameron McKenna— Davies Arnold Cooper *— Dechert — Dewey & LeBoeuf *— Eversheds*— Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer *— Herbert Smith *— Hogan Lovells *— Jones Day *— Macfarlanes— Norton Rose
— Olswang— Reed Smith *— Reynolds Porter Chamberlain — Simmons & Simmons— Sidley Austin— SJ Berwin— Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher &
Flom— Slaughter and May *— Stephenson Harwood— Squire Sanders Hammonds*— Taylor Wessing *— Travers Smith— Withers *
* Also GDL exclusive client
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BPP School of Health
— Higher Education Certificate in Health and Social Care
— • Pathway to Higher Education Certificate in Health
— Diploma to degree Nursing top-up
— • BSc (Hons) Psychology
— • Integrated Masters in Chiropractic (MChiro
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APPLICATION PROCESS
How can I apply for my BPP programme?
Contact your local representative
For English Language, Pathway, Postgraduate, ACCA full-time programmes apply using the online application form on bpp.com
For undergraduate programmes applications are made via UCAS
GDL & LPC: Apply via CAB (Central Applications Board) www.lawcabs.ac.uk
BPTC : Apply via Bar Standards Board www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/
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VISA & IMMIGRATION
Do I need a visa?
If you are a non-EU/EEA National you will need a visa that allows you to study in the UK
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VISA & IMMIGRATION
What is a CAS?
CAS stands for Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies
Why do I need a CAS?
Before you can apply for permission to enter or remain in the UK under Tier 4 visa, BPP must assign a confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) to you. This confirms that you have been given an unconditional offer on a programme with a licensed Tier 4 sponsor.
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VISA & IMMIGRATION
You must obtain an unconditional offer from BPP University College
Complete the CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) request form
Complete the UK History form
Copy of your current passport
Copies of Educational documents (qualifications achieved to date)
Meet English language requirements (i.e. IELTS)
Bank statement showing sufficient funds for maintenance and the remaining balance for the 1st year fee
Once we have received your completed documents, we will issue you with a unique CAS reference to apply for your visa
How can I get a CAS?
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VISA & IMMIGRATION (Financial requirements)
Tuition fees
Evidence that you have paid in full of your first year programme fees. ACCA: full payment for the papers booked is required
Evidence that you have held any outstanding fees in your bank account for a continuous 28 day period (bank statements dated no more than 1 month before the date of your application)
Maintenance (living expenses)
£1000 per month at BPP inner London campuses, £800 elsewhere
Are you eligible for the reduced maintenance requirement or must you show the higher level of funds?
Evidence that have held this amount of money for a 28 day period (bank statements as above)
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VISA & IMMIGRATION
The visa requirements that you must meet are likely to differ depending on which of the categories applies to your current immigration status:
You are already in the UK with student immigration permission that you applied for before 31.03.09
You are already in the UK with Tier 4 student immigration permission
You are already in the UK with immigration permission under a different category
You are outside the UK and this is your first immigration application
Visa extension in the UK: If you hold a Tier 4 visa sponsored by institution you will most probably have to put in your application BEFORE you will be able to register with BPP
New visa application: Obtain your visa before you travel to the UK and register
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VISA & IMMIGRATION
Important – You should read the Tier 4 Policy Guidance before completing your Tier 4 application form
For more information - www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/
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OUR SERVICES FOR YOU
Careers ServiceAvailable from day one, mock interviews, one-to-one consultations, CV workshops, networking events…..
BPP Students’ AssociationStudent-led events cover sports, academic, cultural activities. Some of our clubs include International Students’ Society and BPP Film Society….
International Student AdvisorsHelp with accommodation, provide additional support for students with learning difficulties or disabilities, help with finding local faith/prayer services….
Personal tutorsProvide assistance and support should any academic difficulties arise
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CONTACT US
+ 44 (0) 207 430 7065
Telephone
UK visiting address
BPP House
Aldine Place
142-144 Uxbridge Road
London, W12 8AA