Bring your own device policy

To ensure you can participate fully in your programme, you will need to have your own device to access online learning materials, carry out activities in class and take assessments. If you are a sponsored student, please ensure you check with your employer/sponsor what their policy is on providing equipment for your studies.

University Assessments

At the beginning of each module, you will be given details of the way in which it is assessed. 

• If your module is assessed by coursework, we will ask you to upload it to an assessment platform.  

• If your module is assessed by a proctored (invigilated) exam, for the majority of students this will take place on your own computer using a remote proctoring system

• If your module is assessed by an oral exam, this will either take place online or face-to-face

Charging your device

It is each student’s responsibility to ensure their device is sufficiently charged both for their studies and assessments. Please ensure that you supply your own power cable for your device. You should also ensure that your device is in good working condition and be able to evidence that it is safe to use. The considerations we expect include but are not limited to: power supply with no frayed or visible wires, presence of CE marking, UK compatibility, appropriate fuse, no loose connections or burn marks. You are not permitted to use adaptors that convert international plug types to fit a UK power source. In the interest of Health & Safety you should not leave any trailing cables when charging your device.

Minimum specification

Below, you will find two minimum specifications for compatible devices:

• Minimum specification (1 year or fewer programmes): This is BPP’s minimum recommended specification for students undertaking a one year programme.  A device that meets this specification should be sufficient to last the duration of your studies

• Minimum specification (Multi-year programmes): This is a more up to date minimum recommended specification to accommodate the fact that the systems BPP uses (internal and third-party) may change system requirements during the programme.  If you are undertaking a multi-year programme, we advise using a device that meets these minimum requirements to future-proof your device as far as possible.

You will see that BPP’s minimum specifications are for a PC or Apple Mac and not Chromebooks or tablets (e.g. an iPad).  While Chromebooks and iPads will work with some of BPP’s systems, such as our virtual learning environment, they are not compatible with all assessment platforms.  While you are free to use a Chromebook or iPad as a secondary device, please note that if this is the only device you own, you will not meet our minimum specification and will not be able to take online assessments.