Student Takeover

Business

What you’ll study in your first year on a Business Management degree

Wondering what could be in-store for your first year of a Business Management degree? Take a look at Hannah's experience of her first year so far...

Student life

Budgeting tips as a commuter student

My name is Lucy, and I am currently in my first year at Pearson College London, and I personally really enjoy being a commuter student!

Animation

Our journey directing Box Bots

Hear from the directors of Box Bots themselves about the experience of directing a short film!

Escape Studios

Creative Portfolio examples

If you’re in the process of creating a portfolio for your application to Escape Studios, take a look at some examples for inspiration!

Business

Peggy Sue's Kent

Third year Professional Pathway Student Emilie Bowes-Read launched her business, Peggy Sue's Kent, during the lockdown. Find out more about the business' journey through the pandemic.

Apprenticeships

Interview with Megan Ells (Pearson Degree Apprentice Alumni)

We caught up with recent Degree Apprenticeship graduate, Megan, to take a look back on her last three years as an apprentice!

Escape Studios

How our students have been getting on during the Covid-19 pandemic

This September we welcomed our students to a term that has been like no other. At Pearson College London we’re taking a blended learning approach whereby students can come in and study their modules partly face-to-face, and partly online.

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How I knew Pearson Business School was the right choice for me

Pearson Business School has always stood out to me. It was completely different to all of the other universities I had gone to see, and I saw that as a really positive thing.

Law

My first year at Pearson Business School

During first year there are always going to be doubts over whether you did right thing about going to university. I realised that I picked the perfect institution for how I learn and the perfect subject to keep me interested and engaged.

Business

My mentoring experience

Find out more about how having a mentor helps me plan for the future and keep me on track if need be with my studies and work.

Business

My virtual internship at Wurkr

I currently work as an Intern for Wurkr, a video platform start-up who help turn a physical office into a virtual office. My role here is a part of the sales team in charge of Customer Success.

Escape Studios

My first month at Pearson College London

Moving to a completely new city in the midst of a global pandemic may not sound like a good idea, but this has not stopped Pearson College London from organising an amazing set of events to welcome new students.

Accounting

10 Things we never thought we’d experience before studying at Pearson Business School

Studying within an FTSE 100 company is a truly unique experience. Many unique opportunities come as a result of being a student at Pearson Business School. Here are just some of the things our students never thought they’d get to experience before starting their degree.

Internships

My three virtual law internships

Like many other students, my internship was cancelled this year due to COVID-19. Although I was gutted that I couldn’t complete my commercial law internship, I was able to find three alternative virtual internships.

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My modules as a Business Management student

Looking back over the last three years, here’s are some key definitions and examples of modules I’ve studied.

Careers Advice

Student to Student: My top tips transitioning to university studies

Going to university is a big step for everyone and transitioning between A-levels and a degree can be daunting and difficult. It is not just learning a new subject, it might be leaving home and exploring a new place, working at a harder capacity than before or meeting new people!

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Keeping fit during lockdown

For the past month, I have been leading fitness sessions during lunch hours for Pearson College staff and created a workout challenge for Pearson College students. In this article, I discuss the benefits of exercise during lockdown and I provide tips on how to stay fit and motivated.

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My role as an Industry Representative - June Otieno

Commercial awareness was one of the skills I gained as when we had to introduce speakers, we had to do some research on who we were introducing and their background, which helped me understand what type of industry I may want to go into.

Accounting

My role as an Industry Representative - Waisale Basiyalo

Take a look at Waisale's role as an Industry Representative for Pearson College London!

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My role as an Industry Representative - Preet Gogar

The skills which I gained from being an industry is communication, self-confidence and networking skills.

Student Takeover

My role as a Student Ambassador

The Student Ambassador scheme is essentially a part-time job role which allows you to learn skills through setting up events and talking to prospective students about why they should study at Pearson college London.

Applicants

Understanding student finance

Getting your head around student finance can sometimes be tricky as there is a lot of number crunching! Today we sat down with Sam Hanley, our Finance Officer at Pearson College London to get answers to some frequently asked questions.

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Interview with Degree Apprentice Leanne from Transport For London

Meet Leanne, a Degree Apprentice currently working at TFL. Find out about her experience in this short interview.

Apprenticeships

Interview with Degree Apprentice Katy from IBM

As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2020, we sat down with Katy from IBM talk about her experience of a degree apprenticeship.

Apprenticeships

Interview with Degree Apprentice Oliver from Red Carnation Hotels

As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2020, we sat down with Oliver from the Red Carnation Hotels Group to talk about his experience of a degree apprenticeship.