BPP University
London, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 31,490
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1976
Overview
BPP University is a private, for-profit higher education institution in the United Kingdom, specialising in professional education and training across law, business, accountancy, healthcare, data analytics, and technology. Originally founded in 1976 as an accountancy training school, it made history in 2007 as the first publicly owned company to obtain degree-awarding powers in the UK, and has operated as BPP University since 2013. BPP is the UK's largest professional education provider, training over 65,000 learners each year with 300+ career-focused programmes. It is regulated by the Office for Students and is a licensed student visa sponsor. BPP is owned by private equity firm TDR Capital and is part of the Lyceum Education Group, a global portfolio of leading education businesses. Study centres are located across the UK in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Cambridge, Nottingham, Southampton, Reading, Newcastle, Doncaster, and Wyboston Lakes.
Fields of study
- Accountancy & Tax
- Law
- Leadership & Management
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cyber Security
- Software
- Project Management
- Data & Analytics
- Digital Marketing
- Finance
- Human Resources
- IT Infrastructure & Networks
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Insolvency
- Early Years Education
Accreditation: Office for Students (OfS); Bar Standards Board (BSB); Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- January, May, September
- Application deadlines
- Rolling admissions
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Fees vary by programme, study location, and student type (domestic/international). A non-refundable deposit of £350 is required within 48 hours of accepting an offer to secure a place. Additional charges may apply for assessment resits. Example 2026-2027 fees: BTC (Postgrad Diploma) from £17,450 (domestic, regional) to £21,750 (international, London); LLM Master of Laws £19,000; MSc Management from £19,000; SQE1 Preparation from £5,900.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Training Course (BTC) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | — | 1 year | £20,150 / total | Varies | September 2026, January 2027 |
| LLM Bar Training Course (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 1 year | £21,750 / total | Varies | September 2026, January 2027 |
| LLM International Business and Commercial Law (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 1 year | £19,000 / total | Varies | October, December, February, April, June, August |
| LLM Master of Laws (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 1 year | £19,000 / total | Varies | May 2026, September 2026, January 2027 |
| MSc Management (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 1 year | £19,000 / total | Varies | Rolling monthly admissions |
| Postgraduate Independent Prescribing Practice Module (opens in a new tab)English · Hybrid | — | 6 months | £1,990 / total | Varies | Monthly starts, October 2026, November 2026, December 2026, January 2027, February 2027 |
| SQE1 Preparation Course (opens in a new tab)English · Hybrid | — | 3 months | £7,100 / total | Varies | September 2026, February 2027 |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.