Pathway to Higher Education Certificate in Legal Studies

Your certificate

The Pathway Certificate in Legal Studies gives you the knowledge and skills you need to be able to start any degree at BPP. This includes improving grammar, study and communication skills. As it's aimed primarily at future law students, you'll also learn the basics of English Law and aspects of Society and Culture.

The course is studied full-time over one academic term of approximately three months. There are three start dates each year in September, January and July.

Teaching

At BPP, all our teaching is practically-focused and geared to maximise your potential. So you'll receive a lot of face-to-face time with your tutor – 16 hours a week – either through small group seminars or practical workshops. You'll also have extensive online support and constant feedback to make sure you fully understand each module.

Classes take place daily. Outside the classroom you'll be expected to do additional self-study, analysing and applying new skills. For this you'll have access to our user-friendly 'Blackboard' study portal, where you can access all your learning material whenever you need it.

Extra help for those who need it

If you ever have questions after seminars, or if you're finding a subject difficult, support is always available from your allocated personal tutor or Student support

For overseas students, additional assistance is provided through international student advisers – including expert help in adapting your learning style to UK undergraduate study.

Assessment

Each module is assessed by a variety of methods, including coursework, seen and unseen exams, and group presentations.

Entry requirements

The BPP Pathway Certificate in Legal Studies is open to UK or EEA students, aged over 18 at the start of the programme. You'll need to have completed a minimum of 12 years of schooling (or equivalent) with evidence of good grades showing you'll be able to complete the programme.

If English is not your first language, you'll also need to hold an IELTS level 5.5 score (with 5.5 in writing). This shows that your English is good enough for you to enrol on one of our courses.

If you do need an uplift in your English capability you can enroll on the BPP pre-sessional English support programme – see details on the website here.

Once you've successfully completed the programme you can automatically apply for an undergraduate degree. Applications are made direct to BPP by completing a BPP application form.

Your student 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.

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 yea of consultation with 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

You can start this programme in January, May and September depending on your locations. For full details, download our list of start dates and locations for 2012/2013.

London is not only the centre of British culture and corporate life, it's also a major player on the international legal stage, providing a truly inspiring place to study.

• BPP Law School London

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

The fees for the Pathway to Higher Education Certificate in Legal Studies course are £750 for UK/EU students from September 2012. This payment is credited against your first year's fees once you progress to our LLB course.

May 2012 fees:

If you are a non-EU international student, please apply for the International Foundation Certificate in Legal Studies.

For more information, please contact the Student Finance Office:

• Tel: 020 7061 1301
• Fax: 020 7404 1389 from the UK
• Email: studentfinance@bpp.com