Birmingham City University

Being a parent with 3 kids and working in a regional role that requires travel, it was especially difficult for me to find an educational opportunity that could accommodate my schedule. Fortunately, I discovered Birmingham City University, which offers a concise Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Marketing programme that can be completed in a year.

The programme has provided me newfound knowledge in Marketing, improving my ability to communicate with my team as well as manage multiple projects concurrently.

I found the programme to be suitable for busy working adults, and would recommend it for anyone who wishes to improve themselves.

As an experienced decision maker, I was very keen to acquaint myself with the Singapore Legal system. I decided to sign up for the Law Degree under Birmingham City University (BCU) because it is a reputable university for academic excellence in UK with modules relevant to my interest in Common and Civil Law. Kaplan has the right support team and facilities such as a simulated courtroom for students to practice legal advocacy skills. The well-planned schedule provides more time for working adults like myself to do self-revision and group project discussions.

While I was one of the more mature students, I felt comfortable participating in class discussions with fellow students of different age groups and backgrounds. The lessons helped me tremendously as I was able to better contribute my knowledge in the form of pro-bono legal advice to needy residents at a legal clinic, which I started in 2017.

As lessons progressed, the learning experience warmed my passion in law and I envision myself joining the legal community in 5 years’ time and contributing more to the society by helping others overcome their challenges in the legal system.

I chose the Degree in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations with BCU because of its triple major offering. The combination is unique, practical and can be completed within 18 months. Most importantly, the Kaplan campus is located in central Singapore, which makes it convenient for me to travel between work, school and home.

The main reason for me to have signed up for this programme is the unique curriculum and subjects. As a Course Coordinator at my workplace, I find some subjects such as Digital Marketing to be really useful in my career. I was glad that the programme structure suited working professionals. Moreover, students are assessed based on either projects or examinations and these make the programme more manageable for working adults like me.

I pursued this BCU programme as the curriculum intrigued me. The central location of the Kaplan Campus was also very convenient and the flexible lecture schedules allowed me to shuffle between school, work and home. Some lecturers shared their insights and personal experiences, and this translated to practical skills which I could apply to my managerial career.

I was one of the more mature students in our class. Despite our tough schedule of work, exams and projects, we worked together, forged friendships and built networking opportunities. Real knowledge is something that nobody can take away from you. If you decide to pursue further education, persevere no matter how difficult things are. Just bite the bullet and do it.

I originally completed my Diploma programme at Kaplan, then I chose to enrol for the Business Degree programme with BCU as it is an Honours programme with a 12-month duration. This helped me to find the time to study without interrupting my career.

I love the idea of studying at Kaplan because I got to enjoy the benefits of studying in a central location, received the support of the friendly programme management team and had a well-paced class schedule with no weekend lessons.

Earning this Degree has given me the full confidence and opportunity for better career prospects at my current workplace. By completing my studies, I learnt that it is important to stay true to my goals, stay on track and not give up.