BPP Business School London City

Study at BPP Business School London City

Situated on the square mile, adjacent to the famous 'gherkin' building and opposite Lloyds of London, BPP's Business School is at the centre of London life.

The learning centre is equipped to the highest standard and offers a range of professional courses and higher education programmes in business, accounting, banking and finance, HR and marketing and this mixed community gives you the opportunity to interact with a wide range of people at different stages of their careers.

You will benefit from friendly and expert tutors alongside a team of dedicated support staff – something that’s reflected in our consistently outstanding student satisfaction rates. The atmosphere is professional and business-focused, making it the perfect place to study.

Student testimonial

"It’s great to have teachers who have years of experience within the industries teaching the various subjects that BPP offers. My general student experience was great. Classes are small and therefore one on one personal attention can be given to each student from the lecturers. The BPP study centre and facilities were very neat, clean and professional. The facilities portray that of a business-like and professional school … BPP staff are very helpful and friendly and take the time to get to know you on a personal level."
Kristin Claire Zealand - MSc Professional Marketing
Testimonial date: 15th May 2012
Course start date: 2011
Course end date: 2012

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday – Sunday 8:00am – 6:00pm

Getting here

The Business School is just a short walk away both from Bank and Liverpool Street stations. Aldgate, Monument and Fenchurch Street underground and overground stations are also within easy reach. We are on numerous bus routes. Buses 8, 25, 26, 35, 40, 42, 47, 48, 78, 100, 149, 242, 344, 388 all stop nearby

BPP University College – student life

Our Business School provides you with the resources you will need in a professional working environment. Our aim is to put you at ease in these surroundings and prepare you for the workplace. You will benefit from friendly and expert tutors– something that’s reflected in our consistently outstanding student satisfaction rates – and a team of dedicated support staff.

The specialist careers service is tailored to meet your needs and our student advisers can help you on a wide range of issues. Our library staff provides help and advice on using the online and print library materials, and ensures you have access to the materials and study space you need.

But it’s not all about work. A range of student-led clubs and societies are available covering social, cultural, academic and sporting interests and these vary depending on local initiatives. You can join one or start one! You’ll also get a discount card that entitles you to a range of discounts at local businesses. The Students’ Association offers an independent voice for students and also organises a range of events and produces student publications which you can contribute to. Find out more by visiting their website at www.bppstudents.com.

To really find out what it’s like we advise you to attend an Open Day when you can discover more about the centre, your preferred programme and the facilities on offer. For available dates visit our events calendar.

Programmes
Tutors
Facilities
Events

BPP Business School London City Programmes

Each of the links below will direct you to detailed information including fees, dates and flexible study options.

BPP University College

Programmes run subject to demand

Tutors and Lecturers

BPP tutors and lecturers

Our tutors and lecturers are ‘professionals teaching professionals’. BPP students will become their contemporaries, and are treated as such from day one. Our well-qualified team have all worked and qualified either in industry, practice or public service, so they can use real-life examples to give our programmes a practical context.

We have highly supportive personal tutors who are available via e-mail, over the phone and have regular office hours to ensure that they are there when you need them – with each student allocated one-to-one time. They are dedicated to your success and trained to advise you on both academic and personal matters which may be impacting on your studies or your employability. Your personal tutor is your best port of call for help and support, both inside and outside the classroom, and for referral to other BPP services.

Facilities

14 comfortable classrooms with the latest audio-visual technology
Lecture theatre
Free Wi-Fi and internet access
University College library with study space
E-library
36 computers available
46 study spaces
Computer based assessment lab
Student common room with TV area
Secure cycle racks
Student café
Snack vending machines
Several cafés, sandwich shops and restaurants are within walking distance, including Pret, Starbucks, Slug & Lettuce and Revolution

Access

Disabled access
Lifts and ramp
Disabled toilets

Accommodation

Travelodge - 1 Harrow Place, London E1 7DB - +44 (0)871 984 6190
Hotel Ibis - London City, 5 Commercial Street, London E1 6BF - +44 (0)20 7422 8400
For long term arrangements please contact accommodation@bpp.com

Parking

We recommend that students travelling to BPP by car use Goulston Street Car Park, what is just off Middlesex Street right behind Aldgate station. For short stay (up to 4 hours) you can also use the pay and display bays on Bury Street just behind Fitzwilliam House. For motorbikes there is a parking bay a few yards away from the Business School.

London City events

BPP Business School holds a range of open days for prospective students. Please visit our events calendar for upcoming dates.

The University College Students’ Association also organises numerous social and career-related events for current students. For further information visit the Students’ Association website.

University College Student Services

The services below are available to students taking University College programmes, such as degrees and law professional qualifications:

Student Advice

Our onsite Student Advisors offer advice and guidance to our University College students on a range of issues. Their focus is on non-academic queries and they can offer guidance on any aspect of student life, such as accommodation, finance, welfare and academic processes such as deferring exams.

Student Advice Hours

Monday: 8.30am – 6.00pm
Tuesday: 8.30am – 6.00pm
Wednesday: 8.30am – 6.00pm - Senior International Student Advisor
Thursday: 8.30am – 6.00pm
Friday: 8.30am – 5.00pm
E: advice@bpp.com (or internationaladvice@bpp.com for international students)
T: 0800 0727135

Library Services

Our library staff provides help and advice on using the online and print library materials, and ensures you have access to the materials and study space you need. BPP University College students are provided with their own copy of the main core text books.

Library Opening Times

Monday – Friday: 8.00am – 9.00pm
Saturday – Sunday: 8.00am – 6.00pm
E: library@bpp.com

Careers Service

Our Careers Service provides specialist legal and general business careers guidance, has excellent links with local and national firms and can help you succeed in your chosen career path.

Monday: 9.00am – 5.30pm
Tuesday: 9.00am – 5.30pm (Also 17.30 – 19.30 on request)
Wednesday: 9.00am – 5.30pm
Thursday: 9.00am – 5.30pm
Friday: 9.00am – 5.30pm
Regular evening events, please contact the careers service for more information.
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Students' Association

Please see below a short video made by students about studying at this BPP University College centre

BPP University College’s Students’ Association works closely with BPP to put students at the heart of everything we do.

Student representation – represent your student body on various committees
Clubs and societies – join a student-led club or make use of start-up funding to create your own
Events – get involved in events throughout the year. Please visit www.bppstudents.com/events for more information
Discounts – available at a number of local and national shops, restaurants, gyms and more
Student publications – contribute to the Business Brief or Legal InCite publication
Volunteering certificate – gain essential experience and work towards a volunteering certificate

Find out more at bppstudents.com

BPP Business School
London City
2 St Mary Axe
London
EC3A 8BF
Call Business School:0845 077 5566