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BPP University Student Handbook. 2020-2021
Contents. Welcome to
Welcome to BPP University 3 Wellbeing, Learning Support and
BPP University.
Welcome from the Managing Safeguarding at BPP 28
Director of the Students’ Association 4 Inclusion: Equality and Diversity BPP University is committed to creating a learning
Covid-19: A message from the at BPP 30
environment, which is not only stimulating and
University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor Harassment and bullying 32
to all new students 6 Using the Student Queries portal 33
supportive, but also offers you memorable
English Language Services 34 and rewarding student experiences.
Your Students’ Association: Your personal tutor or Programme
What we do and how we do it 7 Support Officer 35
I am delighted to welcome you to
Student-focused and student-led in Health and safety 36 BPP University. We intend to make sure
everything we do 8 that the time you spend with us is a
Library and Information Services 38
Independent advice 9 valuable investment that will provide
Employability Service - Careers 40
Engagement, clubs and societies 11 you with the knowledge, skills and
Employability Service - Pro Bono 42 professional values to enable you to
BPP University Student Career skills 44 succeed in your chosen career.
Charter 2020 12 Assessments 48 We recognise that your time at
BPP Virtual Campus 50 BPP University will be a unique period
Stay connected on in your life and we want to work with
General Academic Regulations and
BPP Community 14 you to make it all the more special.
the Manual of Policies
and Procedures 52 We hope that your studies with us will
Student Records 16
Complaints and appeals 54 be both successful and enjoyable.
Timetables and grouping 18
International Student Guide 56 We want you to benefit from the
Online access and the Virtual academic and pastoral guidance
Learning Environment (VLE) Notes 58
we offer. You can take advantage
or The Hub 20 of our comprehensive library and IT
Teaching styles at BPP University 22 resources, as well as make the most
Feedback 25 of our specialised Careers Service,
Pro Bono centre and award-winning
Expectations 26
Students’ Association.
Student Records Admin Team 27
The purpose of this handbook is to
help you get the most out of your
induction period, and introduce you
to our services and opportunities
at BPP University.
Professor Tim Stewart
Vice-Chancellor, BPP University
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Welcome from the
Managing Director of the
Students’ Association.
On behalf of the whole of the The Student Engagement Team
BPP University Students’ Association works closely with student-run clubs
Team, I would like to extend a warm and societies across all centres
welcome to all new and returning and online to help offer a number
students. I hope your time at of exciting opportunities for you to
BPP University will be both rewarding socialise, as well as to develop skills
and successful. that will assist you with life in practice.
The Students’ Association is here Make sure you visit bppstudents.com
to help you make the most of your for more information and to join our
student experience and consists of vibrant student community on the
several parts. Virtual Campus.
The student voice is key to ensuring that You can also join us on Facebook
your views and opinions are heard across @BPPStudentsAssociation and follow us
the University. My team and I work on Twitter @BPPStudents.
closely with the President and annually
I wish you all the best during your time
elected Student Voice Representatives
at BPP University and look forward to
who act as an independent voice for
meeting each of you soon.
students on all academic committees
and school boards, to ensure a positive
experience for everyone during their time Shahban Aziz
at BPP University. Managing Director,
BPP Students’ Association
The Independent Advisers are here
to help you if things don’t go to plan.
They provide an impartial, confidential
service which is independent from the
University and can help with academic
and welfare issues such as appeals,
complaints and wellbeing.
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Covid-19: Your Students’ Association:
A message from the What we do and
University’s Deputy how we do it.
Vice-Chancellor to all
new students. Enabling the student voice and
representation
• Representing you at every level and
You will be aware that the world has Since March, when lockdown happened, committee at BPP University
been significantly affected by the all of our teaching and assessments • Supporting feedback mechanisms
Covid-19 pandemic and I wanted to have been online and this remains our • Supporting the Staff and Student Liaison
assure all new students that whilst your approach until it is safe to return to face- Commmity and Voice Representation
experience as a BPP student may be to-face. We continue to work closely with
the Students’ Association as we plan for • Running student representative elections
different than you previously expected
centres reopening and teaching and via bppstudents.com
it to be, it will still be great!
assessments to return to a new ‘normal’, • Facilitating student voice focus groups
We continue to be guided by two
once government guidance permits.
key priorities:
• The safety and security of all our At BPP University we have always viewed
students and staff our students as partners and in these Facilitating engagement,
unprecedented times I am pleased to be clubs and societies
• Enabling students to continue to
working very closely with the Students’ • Facilitating admissions for clubs
progress through their studies,
Association to continually prioritise our and societies
where possible
students in all University decisions.
These priorities have underpinned • Delivering events and social activities
You need not worry as we will guide • Organising communications and media
our approach to all the adjustments
and support you with clear, detailed
we have made in response to the
information that you will find on your
pandemic. I am delighted that we have
been successful in achieving both and
VLE/The Hub and in our FAQs on the
bpp.com website. Providing independent advice
I am especially pleased that we have
minimised any academic disadvantage I would like to reassure you that the and support
during this period. University will continue to prioritise your • Providing impartial, confidential advice
personal and academic wellbeing. and support
• Providing hardship guidance
Best wishes • Representing you at University meetings
Professor Sally-Ann Burnett
Deputy Vice-Chancellor
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Student-focused Independent advice.
and student-led in The Students’ Association has an Independent Advice Team on
everything we do. hand across the country to support you when things go wrong.
Here are just a few of the community BPP Virtual Campus Appeals and mitigating Academic malpractice
activities and great opportunities on Join BPP Community, our online circumstances This can cover malpractice matters
offer from your Students’ Association. network for all BPP students, alumni, We will support you through these ranging from plagiarism, collusion
staff and learners. It has a Student procedures and offer tailored guidance and cheating. We will support you
Clubs and societies Group where you can engage with on your case. This can cover situations by explaining University policy and
Join an existing or set up your own other students and share updates - such as being unwell during your procedure in an accessible manner,
sporting, cultural or special interest plus you can book events and find assessments or being academically what will happen next and
group and make new friends, experience a mentor: community.bpp.com withdrawn from a programme. answer any questions surrounding
something new and have fun. the investigation.
BPP Alumni Network Complaints
Events Enjoy some of the benefits of the We can provide guidance on the Financial support
Join us at our events and network Students’ Association even after you internal University Complaints Have you been left in an unforeseen
with fellow students at a variety of complete your BPP studies. You can procedure and the process of raising emergency situation and have no
association and society-led events find information about alumni events, a complaint with the University money? Get in touch with us (and
throughout the year. networking and career progression Ombudsman – the Office of the complete a Crisis Fund Form) to see if
opportunities. Independent Adjudicator. you are eligible for support. Visit our
website for more information on the
Student representation Further information on all these
services that we offer:
opportunities is available at:
The students’ voice is championed and
community.bpp.com Globe bppstudents.com/advice_help
supported by the Association through
independentadvice@bpp.com
a variety of channels at every level and
committee at BPP University. Association useful contacts:
Events, clubs and societies
Information and support engage@bpp.com
Our website and our Independent
Advisers provide information on many Independent Advice
aspects of student life including independentadvice@bpp.com
education advice and appeals and
welfare campaigns. Student Representation
represent@bpp.com
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Engagement, clubs
and societies.
Societies and sports clubs Do you want to arrange a competition,
Set up your own or join some of our a debate, a charity or employability
existing societies to meet new friends, event, or a sustainability initiative?
develop your professional skills to Then get in touch and let us know how
enhance your career prospects and try you want to spend your spare time at
new experiences! BPP University and how we can make it
We have a range of great societies up the best it can be.
and down the country at each centre For a list of current events visit the
for you to join and get involved with. Events section at bppstudents.com
and community.bpp.com
Student media and publications If you want any more information
Would you like to write for Student Life, on any of the above, then please do
a student publication, the Human Rights contact us at: engage@bpp.com
Law Journal or even have your own
radio station session/podcast? Then we
can make it happen.
Events
Come along to a range of events and
socialise with other students. Is there
an event you want to see happen that
hasn’t been organised?
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BPP University Student
Charter 2020.
At BPP University, we want you to have every opportunity
to succeed during your time with us. Below is a set of
commitments developed by the students and staff at BPP
University. The University and the Students’ Association give
their full support to these principles.
The University’s Commitment Your Commitment The Students’ Association’s
• Provide the highest standards of • Take responsibility and participate fully Commitment
teaching, taught by professionals in your studies and the management of • Provide access to a student-
from the professions your course commitments centric, impartial and confidential
• Provide opportunities for you to • Make the most of all the opportunities independent advice service to
grow career skills, both through provided by the University and support students on all matters
integrating these into your Students’ Association to assist in relating to their studies at BPP
curriculum and through a dedicated your personal development, in order • Offer personal support and guidance
Employability Service, and in so to help you achieve your academic to students experiencing challenges
doing enhance you entering and/ potential and career goals during their studies at the University
or progressing in your chosen • Engage proactively in opportunities
professional career • Actively represent the student voice
to provide feedback on your student
at all BPP Academic Boards and
• Work in partnership with students, experience, including supporting
Committees, and seek to put forward
Student Voice representatives and your student representatives
solutions to challenges that students
the Students’ Association, to enable • Behave professionally at all times may face
you to contribute to the improvement in BPP's diverse community,
of the student experience retaining dignity, tolerance and • Facilitate student-led clubs, societies
• Set regulations and policies relating to respect throughout the academic and events at the University by
all aspects of your studies, and make environment including in your providing access to organisational
them accessible interactions with staff, students and support, funding and dedication
the communities around you to creating a broad and diverse
• Provide an inclusive, tolerant and
space for students to network
respectful environment which • Contribute to a safe learning
professionally and socially
reflects our shared humanity and environment by respecting
celebrates diversity equipment and instruction provided • Remain student-led and student-
for your health and safety, centred in functionality both in
cooperating with guidance both centres and online, whilst ensuring
issued by staff and available on the that a diverse, tolerant and
VLE, and reporting any health and welcoming environment exists at BPP
safety concerns to your personal for students of all backgrounds
tutor or the Facilities Team
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Stay connected on
BPP Community.
Check out our Virtual Campus on community.bpp.com
where you can:
Connect
Leverage your professional network and be introduced to
people you should know
Advance
Check out our online employability and professional
development events How to join the Virtual Campus on BPP Community:
Enjoy
Take part in a wide range of activities and discussions Go to community.bpp.com
- plus enter competitions to win top prizes!
Sign up using LinkedIn or a personal email address
Complete your full profile
Wait for the confirmation email to say you’re a member
Use BPP Community to stay connected
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Student Records.
The Student Records Team in Registry works with faculty staff What is my Student Reference Queries about the Student Loans
Number (SRN)? Company (SLC)
to ensure that the University collects and stores accurate
Your SRN appears on your Student If you have any queries regarding the
personal data about students, programme and module data ID card; it must be cited on all Student Loans Company, such as
and any changes in students' registrations'. correspondence within BPP University attendance confirmations, changes of
and any assessments you complete. circumstances etc., please contact us on
the Query Form via your VLE/The Hub
Registration Keeping your details up to date We advise that you try and memorise
with your questions and we will be able
your SRN as soon as you can.
Students are registered onto their If any of your details change during to provide you with advice and guidance.
programme once the Student Records your time at BPP University (such as
Team receives all the requested a change of name, address, phone How do I get a Student Status Letter,
documents. If we do not have all the number, email address, or emergency a Bank Account letter or a Council
required documents then you will be contact) then please inform us by Tax letter?
temporarily registered. You will need to submitting your changes on the Query Please submit your request the Query
provide any outstanding documents to Form via your VLE/The Hub. Form via your VLE/The Hub and you
us as soon as possible to complete the will receive a letter to your BPP email
process and ensure you become address. The Student Status and
When will I get my Student ID card?
fully registered. Bank Account letters are generated
As part of the registration process you
automatically and you receive these
need to submit a clear front facing
How will temporary registration almost immediately.
passport style photo which we can use
affect me? to create your ID card. Your Student As not all students are eligible to
Temporarily registered students have all ID card will be emailed to you once receive a discount on their Council
the same rights and privileges as a fully you have submitted all the required Tax, this letter is not generated
registered student but cannot borrow documents and we have registered automatically as we have to check
books from our Library Service, receive a you. You will receive this at the same your programme of study.
Council Tax Exemption letter (for full-time time as your registration confirmation
students) or Student ID card. letter. If you have not received your
ID card two weeks from the start of
your course then please submit a
query on the Query Form via the VLE.
Please note that temporarily registered
students will not eligible for an ID card.
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Timetables and grouping.
Where can I find my timetable? What if I want to change my group
Your timetable will be accessible via or the classes that I attend?
your Office 365 account. The teaching You should only attend the classes you
activities will be visible as appointments are timetabled for and, as a general
in your calendar. Guidance on how to rule, changing class is prohibited
access your timetable via all devices will unless there is a compelling reason
be provided on the VLE/The Hub. (e.g. regular medical appointments,
childcare commitments or requirements
of religious observance). These reasons
What if I am having trouble
do not include personal preferences or
understanding my timetable?
work commitments and will need to be
If you have difficulty in understanding evidenced. Unfortunately, it may not
your timetable, you should contact always be possible to accommodate
either your personal tutor or your requirements. Please note that
Programme Support Officer who will be you cannot attend a different class
able to help you. without permission.
If you are a Solicitor or Paralegal
Apprentice, your first port of call will be What if I am working while I am
your Apprenticeship Manager who will studying and it conflicts with
be able to help you. my timetable?
If you are an apprentice in the If you have registered as a full-time
Business School or the School of student, you will be expected to attend
Technology, your first point of call will lectures, workshops and seminars on a
be your Skills Development Coach. full-time basis during a normal working
Any administrative queries should be week (Monday-Friday, 9.00am-
logged through the Query Form on 6.00pm). While we understand that
your VLE/The Hub. many students have to work part-time,
such employment should not interfere
with your studies during these hours.
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and the Virtual Learning
Environment (VLE) or The Hub.
Wireless internet access is available throughout our Libraries and
study centres providing you with convenient access. The VLE/The
Hub is available at any time, from anywhere in the world.
VLE/The Hub BPP University network details
Depending on your programme, you Logging in for the first time:
will be given access to the VLE or The 1. Enter your name and password
Hub. This should be your first port of
call for any information whilst you are 2. Check that BPPLS is shown in the
at BPP. Much of the information within ‘Log on to’ box as the domain and
this document is contained within your select OK
VLE/The Hub. Assistive Technology
We have MindView mind mapping
Your BPP University network details software available on all student
When will I receive my login details? computers, a designated PC with
JAWS in each centre and other assistive
Your network login details will be emailed
technology available on request.
to your personal email before you arrive
to register.
Where do I use these?
These details allow you to log into the
Library computers at our study centres.
What do I use them for?
Accessing the Library computers,
printing, photocopying and for access
to some e-books.
20 Globe Visit bppstudents.com 21To make the most of your lecture During the lecture
Teaching styles experience you are encouraged
to engage in discussion where
You should listen to the presentation
and make notes of the main points
at BPP University. appropriate with the tutor or lecturer
and, in many cases, with your fellow
students. However, you are also
made by the lecturer. You will then be
able to use these for your private study
and group study sessions, and come
expected to be courteous to everyone back to them when you are revising.
else present by, for example, keeping A good set of lecture notes will help you
Our tutors use a range of different approaches to teaching your mobile phone on ‘silent’ and not prepare for seminars (or other small
and learning to deliver BPP University’s programmes of study. talking over others. Lectures have group sessions) and for the assessment,
several goals: including revision for examinations.
• To provide you with an introduction
What is a lecture? Lectures are not designed to act as a to a particular topic
Seminars, workshops, small group
A lecture is an educational talk substitute for private study or to give • To set a subject in its context, for sessions (SGS) and tutorials
delivered to an audience; in this completely comprehensive coverage example, why a particular principle
These are generally interactive sessions
context, a group of students. of a particular topic. They may, was developed
where you can expect to discuss and
however, be your introduction to a • To provide an overview of a topic
Lectures may be face to face, online or explore a particular topic in depth
subject and should act as a map to
both. Generally lectures are associated • To explain complex or difficult with your fellow students and/or your
a particular topic, and facilitate your
with larger groups of students, but aspects of a topic tutor. In such sessions you may work
subsequent, deeper understanding.
the exact size of the group will vary • To introduce you to comparative in groups or teams to solve a problem
You can expect the lecturer to use
according to your location. For most aspects of a topic or examine case studies. You may also
software such as PowerPoint and/or
programmes you will find your lectures be asked to present or discuss some
written material, such as flow charts, • To help you prepare for assessment
are pre-recorded and on our VLE/The aspect of a piece of work that you or
in their presentation. If you attend
Hub, but you may also have face-to- your group has done. The exact nature
live face-to-face lectures you may be
face lectures, and for some programmes How to prepare for a lecture of these sessions will vary depending
asked questions and will be given the
all lectures are face to face. It is very important that you prepare on the subject you are studying and
opportunity to ask questions yourself.
for a lecture in advance by reading for some subjects they may not use all
over any lecture slides (if they are these types of sessions; for example,
available beforehand), the relevant not all subjects have tutorials. In some
book chapter from your core textbooks courses, seminars tend to involve
and any other preparatory material discussions on complex concepts,
given. You are strongly recommended whereas tutorials are used to focus
either to attend the lecture when it is on the practical application of such
delivered live, or watch it online via the principles. Generally all these types of
VLE/The Hub as soon as it becomes sessions are associated with smaller
available. You can watch recorded groups of students, but the exact size
lectures as many times as you like. of the group will vary from around 10 to
30 students.
22 Globe Visit bppstudents.com 23How to prepare for other sessions
You need to prepare for these sessions
During the session
You should take part in any activity Feedback.
in advance. Very often they involve a and fully contribute to the discussions.
team effort and therefore, to ensure When you express your ideas and
that everyone benefits from them and points of view, it is good practice At BPP University, we are committed to creating
that you support your group or team, to back these up with reasons or
you must come to the session with evidence. You may be asked questions a high-quality, flexible and engaging learning
the knowledge and understanding about your pre-reading by the tutor environment which enables our students to achieve
of the subject that will enable you to and you will be encouraged to ask your
contribute. Read any material you are tutor questions about the discussion
their goals. We constantly aim to enhance the
asked to look at, such as the facts of topic. You should support your fellow student experience and are keen to hear your views
any case studies or scenarios, book team members by doing what you can on the various aspects of University life.
chapters or journal articles and any to help the overall team effort,
other preparatory material you have for example, actively engaging in
been given, such as an online lecture. any role allocated to you and being
You may also find it useful to read prepared to justify and present aspects We actively seek and give We aim to promote open,
through relevant lecture notes you of your team’s thoughts or findings if feedback through: friendly and respectful
have made and to formulate some called upon to do so. To get the most • Peer and tutor feedback relations between our students
views on the key points in the scenario. out of these sessions, you should take and University staff. We hope
• Feedback opportunities
notes of the key points covered in the that you will not hesitate to
within individual programmes
session for future use, for example, share your views with us
Your classmates • Student representation using informal, as well as
in assessments.
BPP University is proud to have on key University formal channels.
students and graduates from a variety committees, including the
Other resources Academic Council, which We value your opinion.
of backgrounds and cultures. It is very Work with us to help us
likely that on your programme of study If you are new to higher education constitutes the highest
academic authority within improve your student
you will meet students with many study in the UK, you may find the experience and the experience
different experiences and perspectives Prepare for Success web resources BPP University
of future students.
and we believe that this contributes helpful. It is an interactive web learning • Staff Student
to an incredibly rich learning tool aimed at integrating international Liaison Committees
environment. It also helps prepare our students into UK university education • Students’ Association
students for an increasingly global and is funded by the UK Council
• National Student Council
workplace. We encourage you to be for International Student Affairs:
respectful of and, indeed, embrace prepareforsuccess.org.uk • Annual Student
the diversity you find amongst your Written Submission
classmates and to view your peers as • Student Focus Groups
valuable connections and assets for • Student Opinion Surveys
your future career success. including the Student
Experience Survey and the
National Student Survey
• Feedback via the Students’
Association President and
Student Voice Manager
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Admin Team.
Registry support is made up of two teams, Student Records Admin Team and
International Student Advice. These teams can help you with non-academic
You will
actively engage queries and if they don’t know the answer they will help signpost you to the right
Your tutor
will facilitate in discussion and department who does.
teamworking participate in
group activities Student Records can assist with the following:
activities
• Registration queries
• Standard student letters (including council tax exemption, setting up bank
accounts and confirming student status)
• Student ID cards
Your tutor will Your tutor You will be • Student 18+ Oyster cards (London only)
You will come professional
plan and prepare will act
the class
to class
professionally and treat your • University procedures and policies
having prepared tutors and peers
activities in
adequately
and treat you • VLE/The Hub access and navigation
advance with respect with respect
• Locker keys
• Changes to your studies
International Advice and Guidance Team
You will put The International Advice and Guidance Team can provide advice and guidance,
Your tutor your devices on Your tutor will face to face, online and via email and telephone appointments. Advisers are based
You will attend
will encourage silent and use them create a
all scheduled classes at various BPP University study centres and will be present at many of your
active learning only to support your supportive
and appointments induction events.
and engagement learning and in environment
class tasks
You can contact us via the Query Form
on the VLE/The Hub.
You will arrive
at classes before
Your tutor
the class starts so
will start
that you are ready International advisers can assist
on time
to take part
immediately with the following:
• International Student Support
• Tier 4 visa advice and support
• Schengen visa letters and support
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BPP also offers a free telephone and
There are five simple steps to
arranging Learning Support:
virtual counselling service to all students.
and Safeguarding at BPP. Your story makes you stronger.
Please visit the Counselling Service Contact the
website: totalwellness.info and select Learning
BPP University provides support for hundreds of students the ‘Make your Appointment’ tab.
Support Team
with a wide range of learning difficulties, disabilities and health
conditions, including mental health. We provide support for all Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA)
students regardless of visa status and we can offer guidance and If you have a learning difficulty and/
or a disability, you may be entitled
support with applications for Disabled Students’ Allowances. to a UK government grant to assist
with your studies. Please contact the Complete a
Learning Support Team or the Student Disclosure form
We can arrange assessments, mentors, Don’t leave it too late to contact Records Admin Team via the online
support staff and dyslexia study skills us and remember that you need to Query Form on the the VLE/The Hub.
for you. We will always listen and register with Learning Support at least You can also contact Student Finance
assist whenever we can. Our Disability one month before examinations to England for more details. Remember to
Disclosure process is designed to ensure we have time to process your apply early.
protect and control any personal reasonable adjustments.
information you share with us and we DSAs can help pay for:
Discuss your
will never share information about you • Specialist equipment support and provide
Wellbeing and mental health
with prospective employers. a doctor’s note
Your wellbeing is important and we • Specialist support staff
or psychologist’s
We support roughly 10% of the student appreciate that you may just want • Extra travel costs report
population. Our two biggest groups to discuss your feelings. If you are
are students with specific learning • General costs
experiencing low mood, depression,
difficulties (dyslexia) and a wide anxiety, have an existing mental health DSAs are either paid on top of the
range of mental health conditions. condition or just want someone to standard student finance package, or
We encourage you to disclose your talk things through, don’t hesitate to on their own. You don’t have to pay
disability, learning difficulty or health contact the Learning Support Team. DSAs back and they’re not counted as
condition so we can help you with income when calculating benefits or We will draft a
We can offer our experience and
adjustments to access your studies, all Learning Support
support you through the challenges Tax Credits.
based on your individual requirements. Agreement
which university naturally presents.
We can arrange support for:
How to contact us
• Learning difficulties: dyslexia, Safeguarding and Prevent at BPP For more information, access the
dyspraxia and dyscalculia
If you would like to talk to us about Inclusion and Learning Support section,
• Mental health, including anxiety a welfare issue that might impact on on the VLE/The Hub.
and depression your studies, such as; abuse, online
• Visual impairment We implement your
safety, radicalisation, bereavement,
support in class
• Autism addiction, homelessness, please
and for exams
contact the Safeguarding Team on as required
safeguarding@bpp.com or call us on
07464 542 636
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Diversity at BPP.
The Inclusion Team provides guidance and support to students The Diversity groups aim to: Multifaith rooms
1. Provide students with the At BPP University, we are proud of
in relation to inclusion and diversity at BPP. Our Diversity opportunity to express views the diversity of our students and we
groups facilitate opportunities for students to connect and and participate in continuous understand that for many, religious
provide each other with peer-to-peer support. Our inclusion improvement of inclusive practice observance is part of their identity.
2. Provide opportunities for students We offer multifaith rooms at most
work covers all aspects of the student experience, including of our main centres and facilities for
to participate in consultations
learning and teaching, staff training, IT accessibility and in relation to developments and religious observance. This can also be
other areas of inclusive practice. activities offered at the University requested at other centres, such as
booking a classroom, where available.
3. Provide support and peer group
Ensuring these spaces are as neutral
networks
as possible to accommodate a wide
Diversity Matters Our values ensure that we all learn
variety of faiths and personal beliefs
Inclusion is about you as an individual. through understanding and tolerance
Why not become a Diversity is maintained through our conditions
You have multiple roles and identities in whilst maintaining the ability to
Ambassador? of use which are available in all our
everyday life in relation to your work, challenge divisive or radical perspectives
We always want to hear your views. multifaith spaces.
study, families and backgrounds. which may threaten tolerance or respect.
Please be aware that BPP will respond To make a general comment, join our
Who you are as a student is important
to all claims of harassment and bullying groups, suggest a new group or find If you have a cause for concern that the
to us and shapes our commitment
including racially motivated or divisive out more, please contact us via your facilities are being used in breach of the
as a university to your progress and
language and communication. Please be Query Form on your VLE or The Hub. above terms, please contact a member
achievement through supporting equality
mindful of your own unconscious biases of the Inclusion Team via the Query
and diversity in the student experience.
and respect those around you. Form on the VLE/The Hub.
In the UK, the Equality Act 2010 is
Please contact us via the Query Form For more information access the
legislation which provides a framework
on the VLE/The Hub if you have Inclusion and Learning Support section
to protect individuals from unfair
any concerns. on the VLE/The Hub.
treatment and promotes a fair and
more equal society. We have a wide network of relationships
Whilst studying at BPP University you with external partners and run events to
will be exposed to values and beliefs promote and foster inclusion and access
which may be different from your to both education and employment.
own. Responding in a respectful way Previous events include:
is a true sign of professionalism and
• Diversity in law and business
demonstrates a maturity which will
assist you in building a truly global • Racial equality in the workplace,
perspective, required for any practising panel of professionals
professional in our ever-shrinking world. • Evening with Stonewall
• Mature student group
• Set up a group
30 Globe Visit bppstudents.com 31Harassment and bullying. Using the Student
Queries portal.
The Inclusion Team provides guidance and support to students
in relation to inclusion and diversity at BPP. Our Diversity
Need support?
groups facilitate opportunities for students to connect and
provide each other with peer-to-peer support. Our inclusion BPP provides an online form that can be accessed
work covers all aspects of the student experience, including from the VLE/The Hub. This route provides you with
learning and teaching, staff training, IT accessibility and the fastest way to get the support you need and helps
other areas of inclusive practice. us continuously improve the student experience.
BPP University is committed to Similarly, BPP University will not
providing an environment which condone victimisation due to an
ensures that staff and students are employee or student having made a
free from any form of harassment, complaint or allegation of harassment,
intimidation or bullying. discrimination, bullying, or having
acted as a witness in such cases.
Harassment and bullying can create
an intimidating, hostile or offensive Discriminatory conduct or remarks are
atmosphere, interfere with an not acceptable whatever the intention.
individual’s attendance, confidence or It is the impact of the behaviour that is
work performance. important rather than the intention of
the perpetrator.
BPP University recognises the
seriousness of harassment and BPP University will not condone the
bullying, and has a responsibility to promotion of intolerance of different
take appropriate action against all faiths and beliefs.
incidents of harassment and bullying.
Your story makes you stronger.
BPP University will not condone abusive
To report an issues or concerns please
or offensive behaviour with regard
contact us via the Query Form on your
to gender, race, political or religious
VLE/The Hub.
belief, ethnic or national origin, sexual
orientation, colour, age, or disability.
32 Globe Visit bppstudents.com 33English Language Services. Your personal tutor or
BPP’s English Language Services can Pre-Sessional English courses are Programme Support Officer.
help you to improve your academic intensive courses to help you develop
English and academic skills. As a your English before you progress on to
student studying at university, if you your main programme, and will be six or As a student at BPP University, you will be assigned a personal
have English as a second language 12 weeks depending on your entry level
or if you are not familiar with higher of English. In-Sessional English courses tutor or Programme Support Officer at the start of your
education, you may need extra support usually run in the first term of study for programme of study who will be your first point of contact for
in order to help you in your studies. certain programmes in the Schools.
This support can be in the form of:
academic queries.
• Pre-Sessional English courses English Language Testing
• In-Sessional English courses Testing services are available to assess If you are a Solicitor or Paralegal It is expected that as a student you will:
• English Language Testing a student’s language profile to ensure apprentice, your first port of call will be • Attend arranged meetings with
• One-to-one support they receive appropriate support to be your Apprenticeship Manager who will your personal tutor or Programme
successful in their studies. be able to help you. Support Officer
As an international student studying at
university, or if you are not familiar with Your personal tutor or Programme • Contact your personal tutor or
higher education study, you may need One-to-one support Support Officer is there to offer you Programme Support Officer to
extra support in order to help you in your You If you have any questions about advice, assistance and support with inform them of any issue that may be
studies. Our English Language Testing academic English and academic skills, any academic and personal difficulties affecting your academic progress
and Pre-Sessional English courses take or to book a one-to-one consultation that may arise, ensuring that, where
As a student, you are expected to take
place prior to you starting your main please contact us via the Query appropriate, any problems are made
responsibility for both your performance
degree programme with us, but we also Form on the VLE or The Hub. In the known to the relevant people at BPP
on the programme and your personal
offer further support while you study. consultation, you and a tutor discuss University, and that you are referred to
life. However, should any difficulty arise,
a sample of your work. Your tutor will the relevant student support services to
it is advisable to ask for help from your
help you to: help you with any issues that may be
Pre-Sessional and In-Sessional personal tutor or Programme Support
affecting your academic progress.
English courses • Structure your work more Officer or another appropriate source
appropriately Your personal tutor or Programme as soon as possible, in order to resolve
The Pre-Sessional and In-Sessional Support Officer will arrange to meet the issue at the earliest opportunity.
courses aim to develop students’ • Write/speak more clearly and
accurately with you individually, during the first
academic English and academic skills Routine matters should initially be
term, and will then remain in contact
needed for specific programmes in • Explain any areas of difficulty with referred informally to your personal
for the duration of your study with
all Schools. They are designed to help language tutor or Programme Support Officer.
BPP University, in order to discuss your
you become more confident with your • Help you to use sources If you experience any problem which
progress on the programme and any
academic English expression and the appropriately and avoid plagiarism is affecting your studies, you should
other issues which may arise.
skills you need for the assignments and see your personal tutor or Programme
• Explain how to improve your use of If you are studying online or part-time Support Officer without delay.
exams you will have on your programme.
academic conventions and a face-to-face meeting may
If you need English or academic skills Someone else may have experienced
not be practical, your personal tutor
support, or want to find out if you can these difficulties before; therefore,
or Programme Support Officer can
join an English course, then please there may already be a solution in
arrange online or telephone meetings
contact us via the Query Form on your place. Addressing matters promptly will
instead to suit you.
VLE or The Hub. aid their resolution.
34 Globe Visit bppstudents.com 35Health and
safety.
Your health, safety and wellbeing Fire safety Security
is our top priority. We ask that We test our alarms each week. If you Please always carry your Student ID
you contribute to a safe learning hear a short ring, you do not need to card and be prepared to show it on
environment by: leave the building. request. Do not share security codes
• Taking reasonable care of yourself with others and be mindful of tailgaters
If you hear a continuous ring, you
and others when entering our buildings.
MUST calmly evacuate the building
• Respecting equipment and by the nearest exit and proceed to the
instruction provided for your health Smoking
assembly point. Follow the instruction
and safety of our fire marshals, who will be BPP operates a strict no smoking policy.
• Cooperating with guidance both wearing high-viz jackets. Do not use If you have any further questions
issued by staff and available on the the lifts and DO NOT re-enter the about health and safety at BPP, please
VLE/The Hub building while the alarm is sounding. speak to the Reception Team at your
• Reporting any accidents, incidents We run fire drills twice each year. site or contact us via the Query Form
or other health and safety concerns These are important as they ensure on the VLE/The Hub.
to your personal tutor, the Reception everyone on site knows how to respond
Team or via the Query Form on the in an emergency – and can help us to
VLE/The Hub identify areas where we can improve.
You must treat every evacuation as a
Covid-19 real emergency.
Regular updates on the coronavirus If you see a fire or smoke on site but
pandemic will be posted on the the alarm is not sounding, it is your
following website: bpp.com responsibility to raise the alarm. Do not
try to put out the fire yourself.
First aiders If you have a disability, injury, are
Everyone in our Customer Services heavily pregnant or have any other
Team is a trained first aider. Please go condition that might mean you
to reception if you are injured, feel ill or require support using stairs or exiting
see someone else who requires support. a building in an emergency, please
speak to the Reception Team or
contact us via the Query Form on the
VLE/The Hub.
36 Globe Visit bppstudents.com 37Library and Information
Services.
BPP University’s Library and Information Services provide Online Library Lexis and Westlaw certifications
you with access to a wide range of resources to support The Online Library is your portal to Law students are encouraged to look out
accessing the information resources for the Lexis and Westlaw certification
your studies and prepare you for professional life. As a new available to you during your time at sessions which are delivered
student, you will have the opportunity to attend a library BPP. You can access the Online Library throughout the academic year. As a
at any time via the VLE/The Hub or by Law student it is important to ensure
induction. This will provide you with all the information you
going directly to: you are confident in navigating legal
need to begin accessing and using the extensive range of bpp.libguides.com/Home databases and in carrying out legal
resources available to you during your time at BPP University. research as this will help you in your
studies and prepare you for work
Research Skills Workshops
experience or employment at a later
You will be invited to attend a series of date. Certificates can be added to
It is never too early to start thinking Library collections
Research Skills Workshops delivered your CV and used as evidence of your
about the practical skills that will help Our Library collections are tailored throughout the academic year both legal research skills.
you to be successful in your chosen to meet the needs of BPP’s taught face to face and online. Our workshops
career. The Library will provide you programmes and consist of nearly are designed to enhance your
with access to many of the resources 40,000 books, 74,000 e-books, over employability and support your studies,
you will use in your professional life. 65,000 journal titles, 36,000 case and some will also provide you with the
We will also provide expert advice to studies, 350 law reports including all opportunity to gain certifications to add
help you to get the most out of them major series, legal research materials, to your CV. Research Skills Workshops
to support your studies and boost financial reports and information for can be booked by visiting the Study
your employability. UK and international companies. Support page of the Online Library:
We follow a digital first policy. This bpp.libguides.com/Home/StudySupport
Your Library account ensures as many resources as possible
You will receive an email from the are available to you whether you are
Library during your induction period on or off campus. The collection is
which will provide your login details an active teaching collection which
for BPP’s Online Library resources and ensures all the reading referred
Library Catalogue. Your Athens login to throughout your programme is
details will allow you to access many available to access through the Library
of the online resources available to you Service. You should not need to look
via BPP’s Online Library. Your Library further than BPP’s Library Services
Catalogue login details will allow for resources to support you in your
you to check your loans and renew studies.
eligible items.
38 Globe Visit bppstudents.com 39Employability Service
Careers events Resources and information
We invite speakers from a range of On CareerHub you will find a wide
organisations and employers, including range of online resources, including
- Careers. firms and chambers, for events
throughout the year. These events
careers guides, employer videos and
software for psychometric tests.
are the perfect way for you to decide Check out our Graduates First
on a career path and network with (psychometric test practice) and
The Employability Service - Careers offers a comprehensive employers, alumni and members of ShortList Me (interviewing practice by
the professions. Events are increasingly video with feedback) package which
range of services to enable you to achieve your career goals. held online. are very popular with students!
We can help and support you in securing a graduate role on
completion of your studies or help you develop your career Careers workshops And much more...
skills and knowledge within the workplace. We provide a number of careers We offer Access to Practice schemes in
workshops in the following areas: partnership with employers, employer
mentors for some students and
• Planning your career, researching
It is never too early to start thinking with employers. Either log into CareerHub one-to-one coaching. These schemes
the market and job search strategies
about your career and we would at bit.ly/bppcareerhub or click the are designed to assist those students
• Researching potential employers who have had limited access to
encourage you to take advantage of our Careers Service tab on your VLE/The Hub.
services as soon as you have secured • Making successful applications employers or who have had mitigating
your place at BPP. You will have the through CVs and cover letters, circumstances, to help them achieve
Careers appointments application forms, interview skills their career ambitions. Many of these
opportunity to take part in a wide range
of activities and employer events to You can book these face to face, by and practice initiatives are by application only, so
prepare you for your chosen career, and telephone or Skype, Microsoft Teams • Mock assessment centre and get in touch with us early on to see if
the earlier you contact us the more you or Zoom and receive individual careers psychometric testing any of these activities might be right
will benefit from our range of services. information. Explore your options, set for you.
• ‘Career Ready’ skills, or business
career objectives and start working
Whether you are a new student or skills, such as communication,
towards your goals.
learner, or already in employment resilience and wellbeing, emotional Getting yourself 'Career Ready'
or not, we urge you to use the intelligence, professionalism, Participation in careers events
Ask us a question
Employability Service, and the management and leadership and and activities will enhance your
Email us with your career queries and self-development
talents of our very capable staff professional skills, attributes and
receive expert advice on for example
team, to develop your career skills behaviours. This complements what
your CV, cover letter or application.
and make yourself even more Job opportunities database you are learning on your programme in
‘Career Ready’. addition to your qualification.
Find out about vacancies, work
Mock interviews You will be able to evidence examples
experience, events, activities and a
Prior to going to your real interview, you of communication, digital, enterprise,
CareerHub range of professional development
can book in for a practice run. Mock leadership and self-management skills
CareerHub is our central communication opportunities from a diverse range
interviews give you the chance to receive that employers demand in the modern
channel for and with students. Through of firms and organisations through
constructive feedback on improving workplace, alongside developing a ‘can
the CareerHub online platform you can our online database of employer
your interview technique. You can also do’ attitude, self-reflective ability and
book an appointment with a Careers opportunities on your CareerHub.
view feedback from students who have personal integrity.
Consultant, look at careers resources Access CareerHub at: bit.ly/
attended interviews at firms and other Contact us at bit.ly/bppcareerhub
on a vast range of topics, find out bppcareerhub or via the VLE/The Hub.
organisations on CareerHub which will or via the VLE/The Hub.
about careers events and book yourself
help you understand what to expect at
a place, ask a question to a Careers
your interview.
Consultant and read about opportunities
40 Globe Visit bppstudents.com 41Employability Service
- Pro Bono.
The Pro Bono Team offers opportunities for students to engage in
projects which enhance employability while improving access to
justice for the most vulnerable in our society. Students ‘give back’
whilst gaining experience of the skills required in the world of work.
A sample of projects include: Streetlaw Legal Translation Service
Legal Advice Clinic Students deliver legal workshops to Students with language skills provide
community groups to increase public not-for-profit organisations with free
Students interview clients and provide
understanding of their legal rights written and oral interpretation and
written letters of advice on a range
and responsibilities. Venues include translation services, providing access
of legal issues. Through interviewing,
schools, homeless shelters, prisons and to justice for clients for whom English is
research and drafting documents,
local charities. Through presenting not their first language.
students improve their communication,
and researching legal issues,
professionalism, emotional intelligence
students develop their teamwork,
and problem solving skills. Human Rights Unit (HRU)
professionalism, emotional intelligence
and analytical and technological skills. HRU is a student-led project which
Employment Law Telephone organises a series of talks from external
Advice Line speakers and publishes articles via
Tribunal Services the HRU blog. Students increase their
Students interview clients on the phone,
Student volunteers provide understanding of human rights law and
obtaining background information
litigants with in-person moral and develop their communication skills.
for volunteer lawyers who provide
administrative support at tribunal.
free telephone advice to the public. For details of which projects run at each
Through client handling and being
Through interviewing, note taking and centre, and more information about the
exposed to court procedures, students
handling clients, students develop projects, visit the Pro Bono website:
enhance their professionalism and
their communication, professionalism, probono.bppuniversity.ac.uk/
emotional intelligence, as well as
emotional intelligence and problem projects/
resilience and communication skills.
solving skills.
42 Globe Visit bppstudents.com 43Career skills.
The word employability means different things to different
people. At BPP, we see it as you getting ready to land your
first professional job after your studies; or if you are already in
employment, to grow, progress and advance in your career.
Professionalism Management and Leadership
Employability
• Professionalism • Project management
Whether you are a new student or
• Ethics and conduct • Influence and persuade
learner, or returning to BPP, we want
you to use your time with us to develop • Commercial awareness • Delegate appropriately
your career skills as well as gain your • Governance and compliance • Supervise
qualification, and make yourself even • Risk management • Drive performance
more ‘Career Ready’.
• Accountability • Adaptable and agile
You’ll need to take responsibility for your • Financial fluency
own learning. But be encouraged that
by gaining your qualification, getting
involved in your programme, in wider
BPP and externally, you will join so very
many of our students who proceed into
highly skilled professional employment.
You will have lots of opportunities to
evidence the following 10 careers skills
on your programme, within BPP Self-Development Teamwork
and externally. • Lifelong learning • Respect and support others
• Using initiative • Inclusive and collaborative
• Organisational skills • Transdisciplinary thinking
• Reflective approach • Share common vision
• Seek and value feedback • Value contributions
• Responsive to change • Build trust
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