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In higher education, getting the right support makes all the difference. That’s why our postgraduate learning support services are designed to help you succeed, whatever your needs. Academically, personally, and professionally.
Support for postgraduate learners
Postgraduate study is more challenging than most undergraduates are accustomed to. With heavier workloads and higher skills needed, balancing your studies with other commitments can be a lot to manage. And when you have specialised learning needs, this can all seem more daunting.
But whether it’s through digital tools, accessible facilities, or reasonable exam adjustments, BPP Institute’s tailored postgraduate learning support ensures you’re never on your own. So, whatever your learning needs, you have the confidence and resources to achieve your goals.
Learning support
At BPP Institute, we’re proud of our accessible and inclusive learning facilities available to all students who require specialised support. Our teams are knowledgeable and accommodating for a wide range of support needs, such as sensory difficulties, mobility needs, neurodivergence, mental health, dyslexia, dyspraxia and general health problems.
You can contact Academic Services or our Student Experience divisions for further support, queries, or to arrange a centre visit.
Academic support services
As a postgraduate student, you’ll have access to our academic support services, such as study skills workshops and personal sessions, library and digital learning resources for research and advanced study and specialist seminars designed for postgraduate learners.
English support
Free English support is available to all students at BPP Institute. Students can be referred to this support through course progress intervention meetings. Students are also welcome to book their own private, one-on-one session or engage in group sessions. Visit our Student Support Services page on our website for more information.
Personal support services
We also offer personal support services that can be extra helpful for students with learning support needs. Such as wellbeing services, including confidential counselling and health resources, peer support and mentoring opportunities and time and stress management resources to help balance study, work, and life.
Peer-assisted learning (PAL)
The Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) program offers free study sessions for particular units, open to all students. In these weekly study groups, PAL facilitators provide academic coaching and study help for difficult units. PAL facilitators are students with a strong academic record, who have successfully passed their units.
Career and employability support
Career assistance is available to all BPP Institute students to help provide you with appropriate guidance towards your future career, including actions you can take outside your studies to help you achieve your employment goals. BPP Institute has a diverse group of staff with broad-ranging experiences who can provide you with guidance and support through your job search process.
Disclosing your support
Support requirements are personal. Which is why all information disclosed to BPP Institute and our learning support teams is confidential. It will only ever be shared with relevant staff or where further specialist support is provided. To disclose your support needs:
- Complete a disclosure form
- Complete a disclosure form so you can restrict where information is shared
- No information will be shared with your employers or future employers without your consent
- We can provide support on how to disclose a disability, learning difficulty, or health issue.
Accessing support
Accessing support at BPP Institute through our Student Experience Team is simple. And we encourage you to share any learning difficulties, disabilities, or health conditions with us when you make your postgraduate application so we can plan your support before you start.
The Student Experience Department is made up of friendly staff who are dedicated to supporting you and your wellbeing. They are available to assist you in a broad range of areas, with all services being free and confidential. Furthermore, if you need specialist assistance, we can refer you to professional external organisations that BPP Institute has partnered with.
You can get assistance on the following:
- Finding suitable rental accommodation
- General advice on students’ work rights
- Local facilities in and around the Melbourne CBD
- Hospitals and medical clinics
- Where to go for legal advice
- Where to find consulates and embassies in Melbourne
- Cultural groups and religious congregations
- Private counselling
Further advice
If you need further advice, assistance, or resources, our learning support team can help you with a range of areas for your postgraduate study. Including:
- Reasonable adjustments for exams and assessments
- Assessment for specific learning difficulties
- Assistance with temporary disability/injury
- Counselling and support with mental health
- Support for care leavers
- Coping with stress and anxiety
- Assistance during pregnancy
- Wellbeing and health
