BSc (Hons) Business Studies with Psychology

Your degree

Our BSc (Hons) Business Studies with Psychology gives you the practical ability that employers are looking for – as well as an outstanding platform to study further, whether you choose to pursue business or psychology. Geared to creating future leaders, the course gives you a solid grounding of business and management disciplines, along with the ability to apply theoretical and research approaches from psychology in a work environment.

Teaching for the real world

We've designed our psychology business studies to give you a competitive edge. It's taught by tutors and lecturers from both professional and academic backgrounds, ensuring everything we teach is relevant, while giving you a real feel for working in business situations.

BPP has links with top professional business organisations such as the Chartered Management Institute and ACCA, which influences the way we design our modules. To help you work towards the right career from day one, our business Careers service is available even before you start.

Learn when and where you want

Our Business Studies with Psychology degree is designed to suit you. You can choose to study full-time and graduate in as little as two years.

Seminars are available at different times each week (subject to availability), so if you can't make your regular time, just arrange to attend an alternative one.

Awards when you pause your degree

The degree has a three-tiered award system that gives you respected business qualifications even if you can't complete the whole course. Successfully pass the first 120 or 240 credits and you'll receive either a Certificate or Diploma of Higher Education in Business Studies.

Entry requirements

We use the UCAS Tariff to set our minimum entry requirements. The tariff provides a point-based equivalent for a range of qualifications, such as 'A' Levels, NVQs and so on. For more details on the UCAS points system and eligible qualifications, see the UCAS website.

To apply for a place, you will need one of the following:

• 260 UCAS Tariff Points or above, or international equivalent
• Three 'A' Levels graded BCC (Plus grade C or above in English Language GCSE)

UCAS Codes

• Full-time three years – NC18
• Full-time two years – 1408

International students

BPP welcomes students from all over the world to study our BSc (Hons) Business Studies with Psychology. Our admissions procedure is based on an individual assessment, although criteria vary depending on the programme you wish to study.

If you're an international student, and English is not your first language, you will need to have an IELTS level 6.0 score (or equivalent) in addition to the requirements outlined above. Students with an overall IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent will be required to undertake a compulsory, additional, in-sessional Academic English course during the first term of their studies.

For details of which international qualifications are accepted for this course, please see our country-specific entry requirements.

Pathway and foundation programmes

If you want to apply for a place on one of our BSc (Hons) programmes but think you don't meet the entry requirements, we still encourage you to apply as all applications are considered on merit.

You may also be eligible for our Pathway to Higher Education Certificate in Business Studies programme or the International Foundation Certificate in Business Studies.

Your experience

At BPP University College, your studies are just part of your student experience.

While we're unlike many traditional universities – being highly career-focused and concentrating on practical application as well as academic theories – we want your time at BPP to be a great all-round experience.

There are many student-led activities and societies for you to choose from and lots going on off-campus. So as well as giving you the practical and academic knowledge you need to get ahead, we'll help you build the social skills you'll need to thrive in work – and life. Find out more about the locations where you can study the LLB.

At BPP we give you all the skills and advice you need to get ahead. As part of helping you get the best possible start to your working life, we provide a specialist Careers service.

BPP Students' Association

Founded in 2011 after a year's worth of consultation and design by students, our new Students' Association is home to 5,500 students across all ten BPP sites.

Every student of the University College automatically becomes a member of the Students' Association on joining the institution.

The Association aims to put you, the student, at the heart of everything BPP does, giving you:

• an independent voice on student matters.
• information, support and guidance about your academic and personal life.
• academic, cultural, social and professional enrichment through the development of clubs, societies, events and initiatives.
• awareness and enhancement of your employability.

Study locations

Full-time courses start each September at our superb Business School in the heart of the City of London. London is the centre of British culture and business life. As the world's financial capital, some of the largest multinational corporations have their HQs here. So as well as being thoroughly inspired, you'll have plenty of opportunities to network and gain unrivalled experience in your chosen career. You can start this programme in September at BPP Business School London. For full details, download our list of start dates and locations for 2012/2013.

• BPP Business School London

You can also view the term and assessment dates

Accommodation

Whether you're looking for long-term, short-term or temporary accommodation, we'll help you find the perfect place to stay while you study. We can offer information on halls of residence, student houses, flat-shares and hotels – as well as advice on any accommodation issues.

If you'd like to know more about mixing events, finding a housemate or discussion boards, or if you just need some general advice, please contact our Accommodation Officer:

• Tel: 0845 075 3506
• Fax: 020 7404 1389
• Email: accommodation@bpp.com

Paying for your course

If you start your degree in January or May 2012

• UK or EU students, two- and three-year degrees: £3,225 a year
• International students, two- and three-year degree: £6,500 a year

Fees from September 2012 onwards

• UK or EU students, three-year degree: £5,000 a year
• UK or EU students, two-year degree: £6,000 a year
• International students, three-year degree: £7,000 a year
• International students, two-year degree: £10,500 a year

Student loans

All full-time UK students intending to study at BPP are eligible for a student loan and/or maintenance grant. These help cover tuition fees and living costs while you are studying. Find out more about student loans

To help you with your fees, we also offer a number of instalment options.

View a list of 2012 Undergraduate Payment Plans.

For details, please contact the Student Finance Office: studentfinance@bpp.com.

Scholarships

BPP welcomes and supports applications for student scholarships. With widening participation in the education sector, we now offer a generous number of scholarships for our degree courses.

For more information, please contact the Admissions team:

• Tel: 0845 0775566
• Email: admissions@bpp.com

International students