BPP University College of Professional Studies
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BPP University College is a private university college
in England
.
The university is owned and run by BPP Holdings, a United Kingdom
-based provider of professional and academic education that is part of the American higher education
company Apollo Group
which owns the University of Phoenix
and Western International University
in the USA, Universidad Latinoamericana
in Mexico
and University for the Arts, Sciences, and Communication in Chile
.
was founded and in 2006 this joined forces with the newly formed BPP Business School under the name BPP College.
In 2007 the Privy Council gave the college degree-awarding powers, making BPP the first publicly-owned private company in the UK to obtain degree-awarding powers, after undergoing examination by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
. On gaining degree awarding powers, BPP College became BPP University College of Professional Studies.
In 2010 the College was granted university status and from that point was known as BPP University College.. BPP University College now awards a growing number of Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Higher Education courses at six city-centre locations in the UK.
It also offers an LLB (Hons) programme in association with New College Swindon, a further education college.
). As a private body, it receives no funding from the higher education funding councils and can set tuition fees at the level of its choice. Undergraduate students do however qualify for student loan company loans.
In April 2011, it was announced that BPP's parent company, the Apollo Group, was under investigation by authorities in the United States for its "recruiting, admissions and financial aid practices". The U.S. Higher Learning Commission alleged that Apollo had deceived prospective students during enrolment. The U.S Higher Learning Commission has since concluded that the allegations were not substantiated.
In 2011, BPP University College set its fees for 2012 undergraduate courses at £5,000, a much lower level than most publicly-funded UK universities.
. The college also manages and operates McTimoney College of Chiropractic
and through that partnership offers four year Master's degrees in Chiropractic. A school of healthcare is planned and might offer degree courses in areas such as dentistry, nursing, radiography, speech therapy, psychology and physiotherapy.
University college
The term "university college" is used in a number of countries to denote college institutions that provide tertiary education but do not have full or independent university status. A university college is often part of a larger university...
in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
.
The university is owned and run by BPP Holdings, a United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
-based provider of professional and academic education that is part of the American higher education
Higher education
Higher, post-secondary, tertiary, or third level education refers to the stage of learning that occurs at universities, academies, colleges, seminaries, and institutes of technology...
company Apollo Group
Apollo Group
Apollo Group, Inc. is an S&P 500 corporation based in the South Phoenix area of Phoenix, Arizona. Apollo Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns several for-profit educational institutions....
which owns the University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix
The University of Phoenix is a for-profit institution of higher learning. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Apollo Group Inc. which is publicly traded , an S&P 500 corporation based in Phoenix, Arizona...
and Western International University
Western International University
The Western International University is a regionally accredited for-profit university owned by the Apollo Group. Western International University is a college for adult learners and allows adults to remain responsible for their careers and family life by offering online and evening programs.Western...
in the USA, Universidad Latinoamericana
Universidad Latinoamericana
Universidad Latinoamericana is a for-profit university in Mexico. It is part of the Apollo Group, based in the USA.-History:The Universidad Latinoamericana started in 1975 as a non-profit association for university professors...
in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
and University for the Arts, Sciences, and Communication in Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
.
History
BPP was founded by Alan Brierley, Richard Price and Charles Prior in 1976 as Brierley Price Prior to provide exam training to accountancy students.. In 1992 BPP Law SchoolBPP Law School
BPP Law School is a UK-based provider of professional legal education and is one of the largest in the country, with branches in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Leeds, Liverpool, London , Manchester and Newcastle. In 2007, BPP Law School became the first privately owned, publicly traded firm in the...
was founded and in 2006 this joined forces with the newly formed BPP Business School under the name BPP College.
In 2007 the Privy Council gave the college degree-awarding powers, making BPP the first publicly-owned private company in the UK to obtain degree-awarding powers, after undergoing examination by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
Established in 1997, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education works to ensure that higher education qualifications in the United Kingdom are of a sound standard. It protects the public interest by checking how universities and colleges maintain their academic standards and quality...
. On gaining degree awarding powers, BPP College became BPP University College of Professional Studies.
In 2010 the College was granted university status and from that point was known as BPP University College.. BPP University College now awards a growing number of Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Higher Education courses at six city-centre locations in the UK.
Locations
BPP University College has study centres in the following cities:- Birmingham
- Bristol
- Leeds
- London
- Manchester
It also offers an LLB (Hons) programme in association with New College Swindon, a further education college.
Organisation and administration
BPP University College is the second independently funded university in the United Kingdom (following the University of BuckinghamUniversity of Buckingham
The University of Buckingham is an independent, non-sectarian, research and teaching university located in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, England, on the banks of the River Great Ouse. It was originally founded as Buckingham University College in the 1970s and received its Royal Charter from the...
). As a private body, it receives no funding from the higher education funding councils and can set tuition fees at the level of its choice. Undergraduate students do however qualify for student loan company loans.
In April 2011, it was announced that BPP's parent company, the Apollo Group, was under investigation by authorities in the United States for its "recruiting, admissions and financial aid practices". The U.S. Higher Learning Commission alleged that Apollo had deceived prospective students during enrolment. The U.S Higher Learning Commission has since concluded that the allegations were not substantiated.
In 2011, BPP University College set its fees for 2012 undergraduate courses at £5,000, a much lower level than most publicly-funded UK universities.
Academic profile
The college offers degree programmes in law, business, accounting and finance. In 2010, it had 6,500 students taking courses in its law and business schools. A further 30,000 took accountancy qualifications with BPP's professional training organisation BPP Professional EducationBPP Professional Education
BPP Holdings is the Holding company of the United Kingdom-based provider of professional and academic education. It has been a subsidiary of the American for-profit higher education company Apollo Global since July 2009, having formerly been listed on the London Stock Exchange and a constituent of...
. The college also manages and operates McTimoney College of Chiropractic
McTimoney College of Chiropractic
McTimoney College of Chiropractic is an chiropractic college, managed and operated by BPP University College in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England. Alongside the University of Glamorgan and Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, it is one of only three UK institutions to offer degrees recognized by...
and through that partnership offers four year Master's degrees in Chiropractic. A school of healthcare is planned and might offer degree courses in areas such as dentistry, nursing, radiography, speech therapy, psychology and physiotherapy.
Undergraduate programmes
- LLB (Hons)
- LLB (Hons) Business Law
- LLB (Hons) Law with Psychology
- BSc (Hons) Business Studies
- BSc (Hons) Business Studies with Finance
- BSc (Hons) Business Studies with Psychology
- BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance
- BSc (Hons) Professional Accounting
Postgraduate programmes
- MBA
- MSc Finance
- MSc Marketing
- MSc Management
- MSc Professional Marketing
- LLM (Commercial Law)
- LLM (Comparative Commercial Law)
- LLM (International Business Law)
- LLM (Professional Legal Practice)
- LLM (Financial Regulation and Compliance)
- MSc Animal Manipulation
- MSc Chiropractic (Small Animals)
- MSc Chiropractic (Paediatrics)
- MSc Animal Manipulation (Osteopathic Pathway)
- Integrated Masters in Chiropractic (MChiro)
Pathway programmes
"Pathway programmes" are non-degree programmes.- Foundation Certificate in Legal Studies
- Foundation Certificate in Business Studies
- International Foundation Certificate in Legal Studies
- International Foundation Certificate in Business Studies
- Pre-Masters Diploma in Legal Studies
- Pre-masters Diploma in Business Studies
- International Pre-masters Diploma Legal Studies
- International Pre-masters Diploma in Business Studies
- Pre-sessional English Language, Communication and Study Skills
- In-sessional English Language, Communication and Study Skills