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How BU’s postgraduate financial support helped me against every student’s worst enemy

Some students prefer to stay at the same university after their undergraduate degree and advance to postgraduate study, and I was no different. However, one of any student’s major worries is, “How am I going to pay for this?”. Having enough money and finding ways to spend less money has always been a part of… Read more » about How BU’s postgraduate financial support helped me against every student’s worst enemy

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Part-time paid roles for students at BU… and their perks!

The number one worry for any student is usually making sure they have enough money to support themselves during their studies. So naturally, their second worry is how they’ll find a job to earn that money. Thankfully, BU has a vast choice of part-time roles available to its students: Student Ambassadors As well as having… Read more » about Part-time paid roles for students at BU… and their perks!

How I eat healthy and delicious food, while on a budget!

Buying and making food while at university is often very daunting. How do I know if this is cooked? What do I need to have on my plate to eat healthily? How much is this going to cost?! All of these questions appeared in my mind when I started university. So, to help you out,… Read more » about How I eat healthy and delicious food, while on a budget!

Darren Hughes

From a policing career to disaster management

In his guest blog, MSc Disaster Management student Darren Hughes discusses how his background in policing has provided him with opportunities within the field of disaster management and how the flexibility of the course has allowed him to continue working and balancing family life.  I have been in policing for 18 years in both Sussex… Read more » about From a policing career to disaster management

Postgraduate student Nakita poses in a lime green shirt with a big smile in a selfie-style photo.

Nikita’s journey from English teacher to aspiring children’s author

This is a guest blog post from MA English & Literary Media student, Nikita.  Previously, I taught English in the Caribbean, when I moved to the UK I studied for my undergraduate degree, BA Social Work, at Bournemouth University from which I graduated in 2018. I started my career in social work, and during that… Read more » about Nikita’s journey from English teacher to aspiring children’s author

From undergrad to MSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects

This is a guest blog from Patty who is currently studying MSc Computer Animation & Visual Effects. She also studied BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art & Design at Bournemouth University too. In this blog she explains how postgraduate study is different to undergraduate study. Master’s vs batchelor’s degree – What to expect? A master’s is… Read more » about From undergrad to MSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects

Julia Weiss, MA Media & Communication student

What I enjoyed most about studying MA Media & Communication

This is a guest blog by MA Media & Communication student Julia Weiss. Julia discusses why she continued to study at BU after her undergraduate and what she enjoyed most about her Master’s degree. Bournemouth University offers a wide range of services but also opportunities, which I was able to firstly experience during my bachelor’s… Read more » about What I enjoyed most about studying MA Media & Communication

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My reasons for choosing to study my Master’s at BU

Why did I choose BU again? Accreditation & value for money Since BU is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business (AACSB), and not all universities have this, I wanted to stay somewhere that was well accredited when looking for a master’s. Also, BU offers a discount on postgraduate tuition if you’ve… Read more » about My reasons for choosing to study my Master’s at BU

How to master your Master’s application

If you’re thinking about applying for a postgraduate degree, then you already understand what it’s like to study at a university and the general application process. There are a few key differences between an application for an undergraduate and a postgraduate, however. For a postgraduate course, you can study either a taught related course or… Read more » about How to master your Master’s application

Student Tyrell Catumba

My undergraduate to postgraduate BU journey

This is a guest blog by Tyrell Catumba. Tyrell studied his undergraduate degree in Economics at BU and continued to study his Master’s in Finance.   I started at BU in 2016 studying Economics, after visiting all my choices I found that BU was the most well-rounded university, it ticked all my boxes. BU is… Read more » about My undergraduate to postgraduate BU journey

PG level assignment fun

We all enjoy the assessments at university but some more than others. Essays, reports, literature reviews and all kinds of group projects at the postgrad level can be challenging whether you just finished your undergrad or are returning to study after several years. So let me tell you what to expect from PG level assignments… Read more » about PG level assignment fun

How to choose your course and university

Starting university is daunting but it became a lot easier once I learned some tips and tricks. After completing my bachelor’s degree and now studying for my master’s degree, I have learned along the way that choosing your degree can be a fun experience! Here are a few of my top tips for choosing your… Read more » about How to choose your course and university