BPP University - International Prospectus 1 | Page 18

Helping to make you career ready. To get into your chosen career you need the right qualifications. But, there’s also something else, something that will go a long way towards helping you gain that all-important role. At BPP University we take your natural ability, and add insight and experience. We make you aware of working practices. We help you build a special mix of skills that make you stand out from other students. Careers Service We have a dedicated Careers Service in place to give students that all important `edge’. This comes in the form of professional support and guidance. Together they ensure you have a well-rounded and professional approach to finding and securing a graduate role when you finish your studies. Academic and Career Skills Module with up to six months’ work experience At BPP University we are committed to helping our students achieve. That’s why we have a range of great options available to everyone who learns with us. The Academic and Career Skills module provides 12 months of coaching and professional development training facilitated by BPP Coaches throughout the duration of your MSc studies, helping to refine and develop your professional, strategic and managerial skills. Career Ready • Immigration and work regulations (through  BPP’s International Student Advisers) All our programmes have been developed to make you ‘Career Ready’, featuring a series of key employabilty competencies which have been embedded into the curriculum. This means you can perfect how to be a professional in practice while you complete your academic studies. • How your international qualifications compare  with UK equivalents Career Guarantee International students can benefit from careers advice, information and support on: • Finding part-time work while studying • Securing internships and work experience • Useful links to other organisations that can  provide support The Careers Service provides one-to-one consultations, mock interviews and career events. You can even receive advice on preparing your CV, filling in application forms and essential interview techniques. You will also receive support from a dedicated Work Experience Team, who will support you in the search, selection and application for work experience opportunities, endeavouring to source at least 3 interviews for you with employers**. Obtain a minimum 2:2 in your LLB and you will secure a place on our LPC or MA (LPC with Business) programme. You’ll also benefit from our Career Guarantee: If you don’t secure a training contract within six months of completing your LPC- study another qualification to enhance your employability, worth up to £16,500 for free*. BPP Business and Law Schools’ Pro Bono Centre*** Such is our dedication to ensuring that our students leave with so much more than just a qualification, we have award-winning Pro Bono opportunities – where our law and business students can take part in a wide range of legal and business services. *Full terms and conditions can be found online at www.bpp.com/lpctermsandconditions **Terms and conditions can be found online at www.bpp.com/termsandconditions 18 ***From year two. 19