Degree Level FAQs

We work closely with over 2,000 businesses to keep our courses updated and relevant to fully prepare you with the experience and expertise employers are looking for. You can search all of our courses here

Each course has separate requirements and there’s lots of useful information, including a link to a UCAS tariff calculator here. Importantly, our entry requirements are set to ensure you have the potential to succeed on a course - not to restrict access for league table positioning.

We offer a range of financial support, including bursaries to help pay for certain things, to make degree-level study available to as many people as people. You can find out more here

Most of our students are based within our brand-new Degree Centre, located at the Poole campus on North Road. You can find directions and contact details here

The new Degree Centre offers a state-of-the-art learning environment for students to study degree-level qualifications and provides flexible learning spaces for small group teaching, digital suites with access to high specification IT equipment, virtual reality suites and industry-standard nursing training facilities. There are also social and study spaces to allow students to meet and collaborate. HE students based in other buildings or campuses also have access to modern and well-equipped facilities such as our Jellicoe Theatre and dedicated music rehearsal spaces.

We are continually renewing and upgrading our facilities so please do ask about the resources specific to your course.

Class sizes vary but are generally much smaller than traditional universities. Typically you will be in a group of 15-25 students and have opportunities to work and/or socialise with students on related courses. We avoid the use of lecture theatres wherever possible and instead favour workshop and small group teaching. Teachers know all their students’ names and we pride ourselves on treating all students as individuals.

Yes. We have lots of support available and excellent connections with over 2,000 businesses. You can find out more here

There’s a lot going on – whether on, or off-campus! The local area is a thriving community with lots of bars, restaurants and entertainment. On-campus, you can get involved in the Degree Centre social life, BPC Students’ Union (BPCSU) and join in a wide range of social events and maybe even represent your fellow students on the Student Voice forum – or talk to the BPCSU reps and start your own clubs or organise you own activities. You can find out more here

We ensure our courses are developed with employers to give you the competitive edge in the real world. We have close links with over 2,000 employers meaning we stay up to date with developments and the needs of industry. We’re also fully accredited by leading institutions including the QAA, and awarding bodies such as Pearson. You can find more information on our partners here

We go the extra mile to set you up for future success but that doesn’t end when you finish your degree. We can signpost and offer support to progress to a a wide range of post-graduate opportunities. You can also check out our professional courses in our Business School for you to consider as you embark on, or change, your career. Check out what’s on offer here