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Our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That’s why our c. 20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world’s leading learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn’t just what we do. It's who we are.

The University of Manchester is recognised globally for its pioneering research, outstanding teaching and learning, and commitment to social responsibility. Part of the Russell Group, we’re ranked 35th in the QS World University Rankings, 2025 (6th in the UK) and 46th in the Academic Ranking of World Universities, 2025. The power of our social and environmental impact has been recognised on a global scale as the only university in the top ten in both the QS World University Sustainability Rankings and Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, for our contribution towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our university is a powerhouse of research and discovery; 26 Nobel laureates are among our former staff and students, and we were ranked fifth for research power – the quality and scale of research and impact – in the Research Excellence Framework (REF), 2021. Ranked 20th most international university in the world according to Times Higher Education (2025), our community includes more than 44,000 students, 12,800 staff and 550,000 alumni from 190 countries, working together to tackle the world’s biggest challenges. We’re one of the most popular institutions in the UK for undergraduate applications, according to UCAS, and were the most targeted university by the UK’s leading employers in 2024 (The Graduate Market). Learn more at www.manchester.ac.uk.

BPP is a leading global education business designed to optimise performance at every stage of learning – empowering people and businesses to progress and perform at their very best. We believe that everyone has extraordinary in them. It’s just waiting to be unlocked. For learners who want to develop, and businesses that strive for growth, we provide a range of qualifications to suit every stage and every level of development. We do it for the biggest names. We do it for specialist businesses. We do it for individual learners turning their career dreams into a reality. Enhancing professional performance is the ethos that runs through all that we do and how we do it. Our breadth of offer includes apprenticeships, short courses, continuous professional development, professional qualifications, and degrees – spanning areas across accountancy, data, healthcare, HR, law, management, marketing, technology, AI and more. What sets us apart? We invest in relationships and are committed to harnessing the latest technologies to drive growth and create a world where progress is possible. Your performance is our business. Part of the Lyceum Education Group: https://www.lyceum.education/