Professional Development

Grow your expertise. Expand your impact.

When you become part of the BCU Alumni Community, you have access to lifelong learning including master's courses, professional training, career guidance, mentorship and guidance on starting your own business.

Professional training courses

Develop your potential, grow your expertise and continue your learning with our range of CPD and short courses.

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Start-up support

We're committed to helping entrepreneurial graduates and students achieve their full potential.

Support for entrepreneurs

Graduate scholarship

Grow your expertise with a postgraduate course at BCU. You could be eligible for a 20% fee reduction if you're a BCU graduate enrolling onto an eligible Master's or PhD qualification for the first time.

See if you're eligible

Job opportunities

Graduates can access our careers portal to browse work and internship opportunities.

Careers portal

Career guidance

Access relevant and actionable support in navigating employment, starting your own business and more.

Support available

Gain a mentor

Our mentorship programmes connect you with a professional from a relevant field for one-to-one sessions.

Connect with a mentor

Gain experience

Unsure of your next career direction? Looking to gain some experience to strengthen your career progression?

Start volunteering