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English and Foundation Programmes with BPP University
BPP University is the UK’s only independent university solely dedicated to business and the professions providing courses in law, business, accounting, healthcare and psychology.
If you want to improve your level of English or build your
confidence in English before you start your studies, BPP
University School of Foundation and English Language
Studies offers foundation and academic English language
courses to prepare you to meet the challenges of your
future degree.
Our teachingOur tutors have a wealth of real-life and academic
teaching experience. Their passion, knowledge and
commitment will help you develop your talents, get
the most out of your time with us and achieve your full
potential. Together with our support team, they are here
to help you succeed and progress.
Our courses are delivered in small group workshops.
This helps you to build your knowledge, understanding
and confidence, with the support of your tutors and
fellow students.
Our supportThroughout your time with us, your tutors, student support
team and your personal tutor will offer you expert help,
support and guidance with your studies and life outside of
BPP University. You will have access to online resources
on BPP University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
allowing you to revise anytime, anywhere.
The university for the professions
Salem Alsadhem
International Foundation Certificate
in Business Management
I learned a lot of valuable
information that has prepared
me for my undergraduate degree.
I also enjoyed visiting British
monuments such as Big Ben and
the Houses of Parliament.
London is one of the most iconic cities in the world. For business alone, it is home to over half of the UK’s top 100 companies and nearly a quarter of the 500 largest companies in Europe.
London Shepherd’s BushExcellent transport links serve our Shepherd’s Bush centre,
which is located just a five minute walk from Shepherd’s
Bush underground stations and Westfield Shopping Centre
which houses many high street stores, restaurants and
cafés. Shepherd’s Bush also has a vibrant market, enjoyed
by our students.
Facilities:16 classrooms with the latest audio-visual technology
Free internet and Wi-Fi access in both buildings
122 on-site computers
Library with student computers and printer
Student lounge and break-out areas
Disabled access to both buildings
Multi-faith rooms
Snack vending and drinks machines in both buildings
Secure cycle racks
Our location
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
If you need to improve your English or study skills BPP University offers different types of courses including:
General EnglishImprove your general English for work, study or
social reasons.
Academic EnglishSuccessful completion at the right level means you can
progress directly onto the applicable BPP University
programme without the need to take any external
English tests.
Pre-Sessional English CoursesImprove your English to progress onto your chosen degree
or foundation programme.
Foundation CoursesPrepare for your future degree with BPP University by
developing the skills and confidence to succeed.
In-Sessional Academic Study Skills Support Improve your academic study skills alongside your chosen
degree programme.
For more information on the best course for you,
visit bppuniversity.ac.uk/englishrequirements or
alternatively contact [email protected]
or your local representative.
Our courses
Our School of Foundation and English Language Studies has developed a range of courses and programmes that will help and support you as you prepare for higher education with BPP University. This includes enhancing your language ability and confidence for university studies, social life and your future career.
English Language requirementsIf your first language is not English when applying to
BPP University you will be required to demonstrate your
English language ability in writing, reading, listening and
speaking to ensure that you gain the full benefits from
your chosen programme.
A guide to the IELTS scores (or equivalent) required for our
programmes are shown to the right. In addition to these,
students may also be required to meet minimum IELTS
scores in writing.
For more information on the requirements for your
chosen programme and the best course for you, visit
bppuniversity.ac.uk/englishrequirements or alternatively
contact [email protected] or your
local representative.
5.5 (or equivalent)ACCA Professional Level Papers
IFC in Legal Studies, Business Management or Psychology
English for Finance Professionals
6.0 (or equivalent)Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance [ACCA route]
BSc (Hons) Business programmes
MSc Accounting and Finance [Advanced Diploma route]
6.5International Pre-Master’s Diploma in Business Management
BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Management [Top-up]
International MBA
MSc Business programmes
LLB (Hons) – all variants
Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)
Legal Practice Course (LPC)
MA (LPC with Business) and MA (Law with Business)
LLM programmes
BSc (Hons) Psychology
International Undergraduate Master’s in Chiropractic
BSc (Hons) Nursing [Diploma to Degree]
Master’s in Clinical Dentistry – all variants
Graduate Diploma in Animal Therapy
7.0MSc Animal Manipulation
MSc Chiropractic (Paediatrics)
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Service Leadership
MSc Healthcare Leadership
Facilitating Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Practice – Mentor Module Level 6
Leading and Managing Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Practice – Mentor Module Level 7
7.5Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC)
Language ability and programme progression
Ying Guan
IFC Business Management,
China
Friends recommended
BPP University to me. I’m
improving my English skills
including reading, writing,
speaking and listening. The tutors
always give me personal feedback
and encourage me to improve my
English, time-management and
research skills.
The Academic English courses are designed to help you reach the English language entry requirements for your chosen BPP University International Foundation Certificate, undergraduate or postgraduate programme. Success on these courses means you can progress directly onto the applicable BPP University programme without the need to take any external English tests.
Key benefitsGuaranteed progression onto your chosen BPP University
degree programme on successful completion**
Develop your language skills for business, legal, psychology
or healthcare studies as required
Generally expect to improve by approximately 0.5 IELTS or
equivalent per term
Four different levels of entry to suit your specific needs
from IELTS (or equivalent) 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5
Entry requirementsStudents must be 18 years or over at the start of the course.
Students may apply for more than one term depending on
the level of English they enter with and the level they wish to
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
Academic English (two terms) IELTS 5.0, 5.5, 6.0
(or equivalent). To increase your academic English level by
a minimum 1.0 IELTS
Academic English (three terms) IELTS 5.0, 5.5
(or equivalent). To increase your academic English level by
a minimum 1.5 IELTS
Academic English
Programme details
Length of programmeOne to three terms, depending on ability at
start of programme and the exit level required
Each term is 20 hours a week over 10 weeks
Mode of studyClassroom
AssessmentReading, writing, listening and speaking tests
Start datesSeptember, January, May and June
Find out more For full programme information please visit
bppuniversity.ac.uk/academicenglish
**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
during the first term of their studies and shall be subject to any UK regulatory requirement.
Our General English course is designed to provide you with an opportunity to improve your general English skills for work, study or social reasons. You will cover reading, writing, listening and speaking. You will improve your general English through teaching methods and materials that put you at the centre of the learning process.
Key benefitsReceive a certificate stating the level of English achieved
Take part in cultural and social activities in London as part
of your course
Generally expect to improve by approximately 0.5 IELTS or
equivalent per term
Enjoy a high degree of tutor contact time – 20 hours
face-to-face tuition per week
Entry requirementsMinimum CEFR* A2 or equivalent
Students applying for a Tier 4 visa must have a minimum
CEFR B1/4.0 IELTS or equivalent in each element
You must be 18 years or over at the start of the course
General English
Programme details
Length of programmeOne to four terms, depending on ability at
start of programme and the exit level required
One term is 20 hours a week over 10 weeks
plus an induction week and assessment week
Mode of studyClassroom
AssessmentReading, writing, listening and speaking tests
Start datesSeptember, January, May and July
Find out more For full programme information please visit
bppuniversity.ac.uk/generalenglish
*Common European Framework of Reference.
This programme has at least one summer
start date allowing you to study during the
summer months. This means you will be able
to progress to your degree or further English
Language study, in the September term.
Summer Courses
The Intensive Academic Writing course is ideal if you already have an overall IELTS score of 6.0 or 6.5 (or equivalent) but need a fast-track writing tuition course to help you meet the requirements for your chosen degree programme.
Key benefitsImprove your academic English reading and writing skills
in particular
Enjoy a high degree of tutor contact time –
16 hours face-to-face tuition per week (there will also be
homework and self-study to undertake)
Access to online resources through BPP University’s
Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) allowing you to revise
anytime, anywhere
Entry requirementsStudents need to hold a conditional offer for one of
BPP University’s academic programmes and you must be
18 years or over at the start of the course.
English requirementsStudents need to evidence a writing IELTS level of 0.5 less
than required for their chosen BPP University programme.
Programme details
Length of programme16 hours a week over 4 weeks
Mode of studyClassroom
AssessmentA writing test
Start dateAugust
Find out more For full programme information please visit
bppuniversity.ac.uk/intensiveacademicwriting
Intensive Academic Writing Course
Our Pre-Sessional courses are designed for international students who want, or need to improve their English, before beginning their BPP University degree or foundation programme.
These courses are perfect for students who already
meet the academic entry requirements for their chosen
programme but need to increase their English language
ability in order to progress. Successfully passing the
course will guarantee you progression on to your chosen
programme without needing to re-take any external English
language tests.
For more information on the entry requirements for
your chosen programme visit bppuniversity.ac.uk/englishrequirements
Our Pre-Sessional courses include:Intensive Academic Writing Course
Pre-Sessional English
Pre-Sessional courses
Ai Takaoka
General English,
Japan
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.
Our Pre-Sessional English courses are designed for international students who want or need to improve their English before beginning their BPP University degree or foundation programme. Successfully passing the course will guarantee your progression onto your chosen degree programme without needing to re-take any external English language tests*.
You will have the opportunity to increase your knowledge
of general and academic English and develop your reading,
writing, speaking and listening skills.
Key benefitsDevelop English skills for academic purposes and increase
your confidence
Guaranteed progression onto your BPP University degree
programme on successful completion of the course**
Reinforce your understanding through small group
workshops and extensive online support
Study books or online study books are included within the fees
Programme details
Mode of studyClassroom
AssessmentReading, writing, listening and speaking exam
Find out more For full programme information please visit
bppuniversity.ac.uk/presessionalenglish
*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.
Pre-Sessional English (one term) To increase your academic English level by a minimum 0.5 IELTS
Length of programme20 hours a week over 10 weeks
Start datesSeptember, January, May and June
Entry requirementsFor students progressing to a BSc (Hons) Business Management with compulsory In-Sessional support:IELTS score of 5.5 with a minimum 5.5 in writing
(or equivalent)
For students progressing to an LLB/MSc/LLM/ Dentistry/Nursing/Psychology:IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum 6.0 in writing
(or equivalent)
Intensive Pre-Sessional English To increase your academic English level by a minimum 0.5 IELTS
Length of programme30 hours a week over 5 weeks
Start dateAugust
Entry requirementsFor students progressing to a BSc (Hons) Business Management with compulsory In-Sessional support:IELTS score of 5.5 with no components less than 5.5
(or equivalent)
For students progressing to an LLB/MSc/LLM/ Dentistry/Nursing/Psychology:IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum 6.0 in writing
(or equivalent)
Enhanced Pre-Sessional English To increase your academic English level by a minimum 1.0 IELTS
Length of programme30 hours a week over 10 weeks
Start datesSeptember, January, May and June
Entry requirementsFor students progressing to a BSc (Hons) Business Management with compulsory In-Sessional support:IELTS score of 5.5 with a minimum 5.5 in writing
(or equivalent)
For students progressing to an LLB/MSc/LLM/ Dentistry/Nursing/Psychology: IELTS score of 5.5 with a minimum 5.5 in writing
(or equivalent)
Extended Pre-Sessional EnglishTo increase your academic English level by a minimum 1.5 IELTS
Length of programme30 hours a week over 15 weeks
Start dateJune
Entry requirementsFor students progressing to a BSc (Hons) Business Management with compulsory In-Sessional support:IELTS score of 4.5 with a minimum 4.5 in writing
(or equivalent)
Pre-Sessional English
Ana Suarez
Pre-Sessional English,
Colombia
I chose BPP University because it has a
good reputation. I am becoming more
confident with my speaking, writing,
listening and reading. Furthermore, I
can interact with my teacher which has
helped me to develop my English skills.
Our range of foundation programmes offers you the opportunity to improve your English language skills and 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 start your studies.
Foundation programmes
Depending upon your chosen career we offer three different International Foundation Certificates including
Business Management, Legal Studies or Psychology, as well as an English for Finance Professionals programme.
Example study routes
Ajie Amie Ceesay
IFC Legal Studies,
Gambia
The International Foundation Certificate
embeds a wide range of modules,
which puts you in a better position to
undertake any undergraduate degree
programme. It prepares you both
academically and socially to feel at ease
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
go the extra mile to help us perform
better. The school provides a conducive
learning environment and equal
opportunities for all.
Law
International Foundation Certificate (IFC) in Legal Studies
Extended International Foundation Certificate (EIFC) in Legal Studies
LLB (Hons) LLB (Hons) International
Commercial Law
Bu
sin
ess
International Foundation Certificate (IFC) in Business Management
Extended International Foundation Certificate (EIFC) in Business Management
BSc (Hons) Accounting
and Finance
BSc (Hons) Business
Management
BSc (Hons) Business
Management with Finance
He
alt
h
International Foundation Certificate (IFC) in Psychology
Extended International Foundation Certificate (EIFC) in Psychology
BSc (Hons) Psychology
Acc
ou
nti
ng
an
d F
ina
nce
English for Finance Professionals
ACCA Professional Level Papers MSc Accounting and Finance
Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance [ACCA Route]
Our International Foundation Certificates are the ideal preparation for your undergraduate degree in law, psychology or business management. During your studies you will receive a valuable grounding in the subjects that underpin your degree through a series of core introductory modules. These modules also include English language for academic purposes to help improve your English language skills.
We offer an online study mode to enable you to benefit
from flexible study, without compromising on the quality of
your learning.
Key benefitsReceive assistance from personal tutors and international
student advisers to help you settle in and increase
your confidence
Guaranteed progression onto a BPP University
Undergraduate programme in Business Management,
Legal Studies or Psychology*
Obtain the knowledge, skills and confidence to progress to
the next level of study
Reinforce your understanding through small, group
workshops and extensive online support
Entry requirementsEnglish Language RequirementsIELTS score of 5.5 overall (with 5.5 in writing) or equivalent
Face-to-face studyYou 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 studyYou 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.
Programme details
Length of programmeTwo Terms (full-time)
Four Terms (part-time)
Modes of studyClassroom or Online
AssessmentWe use different methods of assessment
depending on the module. These include
portfolio coursework, seen and unseen
assessments and examinations
Start datesSeptember, January and May
Find out moreFor full programme information please visit
bppuniversity.ac.uk/ifc
Programme details
Length of programmeFour years
Mode of studyClassroom
AssessmentCoursework, seen and unseen assessments,
examinations and group presentations
Start datesSeptember, January and May
Find out more For full programme information please visit
bppuniversity.ac.uk/internationalextended
International Foundation Certificate (IFC)*
*Subject to revalidation.
Designed specifically for international students, our International Extended Degrees in business, law and psychology combines our International Foundation Certificate with your chosen degree programme.
International Extended Degree with Academic EnglishIf you require an uplift in IELTS score in order to progress
onto your International Extended Degree you may be
eligible to study Academic English before commencing.
International Extended Degree in Business Management, Legal Studies or Psychology
Our English for Finance Professionals programme has been designed to give you the opportunity to gain the English language requirements needed to join either the Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance [ACCA route] or the MSc Accounting and Finance [Advanced Diploma route] programme. If successful in this programme you will be able to progress directly onto your chosen course.
Key benefitsImprove key academic English skills including reading,
writing, listening and speaking
The course will help you learn how to apply English
language in the context of accounting
Receive assistance from personal tutors and international
student advisers to help you settle in and increase
your confidence
Increase your understanding through small, group
workshops and extensive online support
Entry requirements5.5 IELTS or an equivalent score in the BPP University
English test
Students will require regular internet access with sufficient
bandwidth to be able to login and view the BPP University
VLE, online materials and email. These will contain all the
relevant BPP University In-Sessional online study materials,
online classrooms and course management materials.
Students must also have access to Google Chrome and
Mozilla Firefox internet browsers to be able to view
materials on the VLE platform, Moodle.
Our International Pre-Master’s Diploma in Business Management is designed specifically to give you a thorough grounding in the skills that underpin your chosen MSc programme. It covers a range of essential subjects including English Language, Study and Communication Skills plus core academic, postgraduate and introductory subjects.
Key benefitsReceive assistance from personal tutors and international
student advisers to help you settle in and increase
your confidence
Guaranteed progression on to your BPP University Master’s
programme on successful completion of all the
programme assessments
You will have a minimum of 16 hours face-to-face tuition
including breaks, plus homework and self-study to undertake
Reinforce your understanding through small, group
workshops and extensive online support
Entry requirementsYou must be 18 years or over at the start of the course.
You should hold an equivalent to NQF or QCF NARIC Level
5 Diploma, a Foundation Degree Qualification or a HND.
ProgressionUpon successful completion of this programme you may
choose to join;
MSc Management
MSc Management with Project Management
MSc Management with Finance
MSc International Marketing
Programme details
Length of programmeFour weeks full-time face-to-face classes
followed by eight weeks part-time studied
online alongside the Advanced Diploma in
Accounting and Finance
Modes of studyClassroom followed by Online
AssessmentListening, speaking, and reading components
which are assessed through the completion
of a final test in financial and academic
English (benchmarked against IELTS 6.0)
Start datesFebruary and October
Find out more For full programme information please visit
bppuniversity.ac.uk/englishforfinance
Programme details
Length of programmeOne academic year full-time
Minimum 16 hours a week (including breaks)
over 10 weeks
Mode of studyClassroom
AssessmentWe use different methods of assessment,
depending on the module. These include:
portfolio coursework, seen and unseen
assessments and examinations
Start datesSeptember, January and May
Find out more For full programme information please visit
bppuniversity.ac.uk/premasters
English for Finance Professionals
International Pre-Master’s Diploma in Business Management
Our In-Sessional Academic Skills course is perfect if you are an international BPP University student who wants, or is required, to improve your academic and English language skills while studying your undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme. The course takes place during your first term, alongside your degree studies. You may have to attend the course as a condition of starting your degree or other programme. If this is the case, it will be a compulsory part of your studies.
Key benefitsLearn from experienced academics and tutors
Develop your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills
in an academic setting
Study alongside your degree, with timetabled classes
Develop English skills for academic purposes and increase
your confidence
Entry requirementsThis support course is for students who already have a
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.
Programme details
Length of programmeOne term
Three hours a week over 10 weeks
Mode of studyClassroom
AssessmentWritten and oral tests in reading, writing,
listening and speaking tests
Start datesSeptember, January and May
Find out more For full programme information please visit
bppuniversity.ac.uk /insessional
Programme details
Length of programmeTwo years full-time
Mode of studyClassroom
AssessmentWe use different methods of assessment
depending on the module. These include
portfolio coursework, seen and unseen
assessments and examinations
Start datesSeptember, January and May
Find out more For full programme information please visit
bppuniversity.ac.uk/extendedmasters
In-Sessional Academic 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.
Our Extended Master’s programme combines our International Pre-Master’s Diploma in Business Management with your chosen Master’s programme. During the first year of the programme you will study the International Pre-Master’s Diploma in Business Management (see previous page for details). Upon successful completion of year one, you will progress onto our MSc Management, MSc Management with Project Management, MSc Management with Finance or MSc International Marketing programme.
Designed specifically for international students, it will help you to improve both your academic language and study skills, as well as relevant core subjects to fully prepare you to study at Master’s level with BPP University.
Extended Master’s with Pre-Sessional EnglishIf you require an uplift in IELTS score in order to progress
onto our International Extended Master’s programme
you may be eligible to study Pre-Sessional English
before commencing the Extended Master’s with
Pre-Sessional English.
International Extended Master’s
To apply or for more informationCall +44 (0) 20 7430 7065 Email [email protected] bppuniversity.ac.uk/international
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