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The lowdown on undergraduate student finance for 2022 entry

Every now and then we ask our advisers in the Future Students Enquiry Team to share their top tips on key topics. Here’s their latest one about all things student finance. What financial help can I get? Tuition Fee Loans to cover the full cost of your course. This is a loan you will eventually… Read more » about The lowdown on undergraduate student finance for 2022 entry

The opportunities as a mature student studying Physiotherapy

This is a vlog by current student Ian Crabb, second year student studying BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy. Ian tells us about his experience coming to university as a mature student, the transition from an access course and support from staff.

My experiences of studying at BU and being hard of hearing

This is a guest blog by Caitlin McQuillan, currently studying BSc (Hons) Ecology and Wildlife Conservation. I’m just entering my placement year, where I will be a Countryside Ranger, based at Hengistbury Head and Stour Valley Nature Reserve. I chose this course because I have a passion for the environment and helping to protect it,… Read more » about My experiences of studying at BU and being hard of hearing

TIGA ‘Graduate of the Year’ Harry talks about his passion for Games Design

This is a guest blog by Harry Bentley who studied BSc (Hons) Games Design at Bournemouth University. Harry was awared a Graduate of the Year award for his work by industry body TIGA. Here he talks about his projects and what has kept him motivated during his course. Why Bournemouth? I joined as a mature(ish)… Read more » about TIGA ‘Graduate of the Year’ Harry talks about his passion for Games Design

Kelseigh and her career path to Detective Constable in the MET Police

This is a guest blog written by BU graduate Kelseigh Hall about her experience on our MSc Investigative Forensic Psychology course and how it has helped her to achieve her career goals. My course and life at BU The MSc Investigative Forensic Psychology course covered a range of topics, not only content specifically related to… Read more » about Kelseigh and her career path to Detective Constable in the MET Police

Joe’s review of the 2021 European Environmental Law Conference

This is a guest blog written by EELF Committee Support Team Leader Joseph McMullen, a PhD student and part-time lecturer at Bournemouth University. Joe also studied his Bachelors of Law – LLB at BU. The European Environmental Law Conference 2021 Building links between law, science, technology, economy, and policy are key to addressing and resolving… Read more » about Joe’s review of the 2021 European Environmental Law Conference

Maddy’s prize-winning sculpture

This is a guest blog by Maddy Higgs, a final year MDes Product Design student. Maddy won a competition through the Bee Friendly Trust to create a unique sculpture to raise public awareness of the decline in the honey bee and pollinator population. I’m a product design student just about to go into my final… Read more » about Maddy’s prize-winning sculpture

My journey from the Military to university through Clearing at BU

This is a guest blog written by Chris Jefford, a current BSc (Hons) Environmental Science with Foundation Year student. My Journey to university really started after I was discharged from the Royal Navy after 12 years of service. I wasn’t sure what to do with my life, but I knew I had to return to… Read more » about My journey from the Military to university through Clearing at BU

Jack’s placement experience

This is a guest blog post from BA (Hons) Marketing Communications with Public Relations student Jack Roffey. The Placement Year can be complicated… When I was bought up, I was always told by my parents to expect the unexpected. Over the last year, I have certainly encountered that. Originally with my course, I was meant… Read more » about Jack’s placement experience

My impact on a patient’s care that sticks with me

This is a guest blog post from BU graduate Daniel Fry who studied BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing. Since becoming a registered nurse in 2020 I am much more aware that my actions have a direct impact on an individual’s care of which the consequences, positive or negative, can be long lasting.   There is one scenario… Read more » about My impact on a patient’s care that sticks with me

FX artist Barbara Tucci on completing a ScreenSkills Select degree

This is a guest blog by BA (Hons) Computer Animation Technical Arts graduate Barbara Tucci. Barbara struck gold with the ScreenSkills Select-endorsed Computer Animation Technical Arts degree as it not only combined all her favourite subjects – maths, arts and computer science – but was also the perfect stepping-stone into the industry. Here she shares… Read more » about FX artist Barbara Tucci on completing a ScreenSkills Select degree