Pearson College London (including Escape Studios)

Pearson Business School is part of Pearson College London, the only FTSE 100 company offering degrees in Business, Law and Accounting. This unique offering makes Pearson Business School ideal for learning in a professional setting, with degrees that are designed, developed and delivered with industry involvement.

Pearson Business School is found in the heart of London, within a thriving company at Pearson’s London offices in High Holborn. The real-world approach to teaching means students learn about their chosen topic as it really is, fast-paced, global, exciting and challenging.

As a college which is part of a real company, and with many industry connections, your career is at the forefront of everything you will do at Pearson Business School. You can expect one-to-one career coaching and support from the very first day you arrive. There are opportunities to network with recruiters and professionals to help you find internships, gain experience and ask any questions you may have.

You’re guaranteed at least one internship during your studies (subject to academic performance) and Pearson Business School have over 100 big-name industry partners offering opportunities to network at industry days and workshops.

Every year there is also a Careers Festival which you can attend for help with a number of different areas, including developing your CV, interview and employability skills. Once you graduate, you can still expect help and support for the rest of your career, joining an alumni network of respected industry professionals.

Courses at Pearson Business School are validated by the University of Kent. You will learn in a variety of different ways throughout your time at the college. There are lectures, seminars, industry events, workshops, simulated placements and weekly feedback sessions. Each of these methods are designed to teach you in both a practical and academic way, to get the most from your course.

Practical assignments start from the beginning, and as part of induction you can expect to take part in an industry project with a real business. This will replicate real-world working conditions and challenges, for example changing the brief or deadline, to give you a good grounding in what it’s like to be in a real working environment.

Degrees are designed by a team of experts, which includes academics, students and employers, so you can be sure it includes the latest practices and information. The college is reviewed by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, and has recently been assured.

There is a Pearson College Students Association (PCSA), which is there to represent you. It brings together students from Pearson Business School, as well as from Escape Studios to share experiences. The Association regularly runs club nights and events, ranging from Freshers Week to Raising and Giving (RAG) week, to raise money for charity.

Pearson Business School doesn’t have its own student accommodation, but works closely with its reputable partner, Tufnell House to give students peace of mind when it comes to accommodation. You can find assistance from the Student Services team to help you choose a place that suits you.

Prodigy Living - Tufnell House in located in London’s Zone 2 and is a first class student accommodation choice run by iQ Student Accommodation. You will be able to secure a room in a Pearson College London only flat and also get to know the 700 students from a wide range of universities across London also living there.

If you prefer, you can also find places to rent in the private sector. Again, you can find help with this from the Student Services team who will help you find the best place to live.

Pearson College London’s new Midtown campus was opened in September 2017. The ultra-modern facility is designed to provide a relaxed learning environment, with students benefiting from a combination of dedicated teaching rooms alongside less formal collaboration spaces for group learning.

Workspaces have been designed to reflect real modern workplaces and the formal teaching areas are state-of-the-art. This includes folding walls and flexible furniture meaning that rooms can be transformed from a 100-person theatre style lecture theatre, to a 30-person seminar style learning environment.

Being based in London not only means that you’re at the heart of one of the best business-oriented cities in the world, but you also have a wealth of other opportunities on your doorstep.

Home to a myriad of different cultural experiences, from world-leading theatre shows to sporting events. There’s also thousands of different restaurants, galleries, shops and tourist attractions.

The city is extremely well connected both inside and out of it. There’s international airports, as well as national train stations and a busy tube network. You can get a discount on Oyster and travel cards as a student.

There’s a number of different clubs and societies you can participate in while studying at Pearson. These include sports teams, such as the PCSA football team, table tennis and rowing club, as well as other social clubs, such as the Investment Club and the Dinner Club.

If you want to start your own club, Pearson will give you support to do just that. You can find more information on the PCSA Facebook page.

Each student is assigned a personal tutor who you can meet with for support and development. The college has an “open door” policy, meaning you don’t have to wait for a formal meeting if you need to speak to somebody, whether that’s your personal tutor, course leader or another member of the academic team.

At the centre of campus, is the Student Services team, who are there to support you throughout your studies. You’ll be able to get help if you have a disability or additional learning need, as well as help with coping with unexpected situations - including an initiative to help with immediate unexpected financial support.

UK Students Per Year: £9000.

All applicants who pass the Professional Workshop will be offered a partial fee waiver to take the tuition fee to the loan level available for the programme, if this is less than £9000.

There are a number of scholarships available through the Pearson Business School. You’ll automatically be considered for a scholarship if you attend and pass one of the Professional Workshops. Scholarships cover the first year of your tuition fees paid in full. These scholarships are developed with industry partners to enable students from all backgrounds to access higher education.

There is a Pave Scholarship for Entrepreneurship, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Scholarship for Engagement and IPG Mediabrands Scholarship for Innovation. There is also the CIMA Accounting Scholarship, which is offered in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants - meaning you will have your tuition fees paid for the full duration of your course and also receive a certificate from the institute in recognition of your achievements.

As a dedicated business school, Pearson Business School’s academic strengths lie within business and associated subjects. Courses are available in Business Management, Accounting and Law, as well as being able to combine some subjects.

The UCAS tariff entry is 120 points or above, which is equivalent to BBB at A Level (or equivalent qualifications). Even if you have or are predicted to get those grades, Pearson Business School will still invite you for an interview.

If you don’t have UCAS tariff points, you can still apply through the assessment-based entry route. This means you’ll need to attend the Professional Workshop and pass a series of tasks designed to assess your suitability for the course.