Why I chose MSc Nutrition and Behaviour at BU

My name is Alejandra Toro, I am a 24-year-old psychology graduate from Colombia currently studying a Master’s in Nutrition and Behaviour at BU. I took a risk when I decided to undertake a degree in a field that was unknown for me, which, by the way, was scary at first. Nonetheless, this course caught my… Read more » about Why I chose MSc Nutrition and Behaviour at BU

My international work placement in Malaysia

This is a guest blog by current student Emily Poulton, studying BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology. In January 2018, two other students from my course and I travelled to Malaysia for a month-long placement dedicating our time and efforts working with a small selection of outreach workers from an organisation called AIDS Action & Research Group (AARG). Our aim? To help… Read more » about My international work placement in Malaysia

Anthropology degrees at BU

Want to study an Anthropology course but not sure which pathway to take? Why not see what Nura and Alex have to say about the similarities and differences between their two Anthropology courses and why they chose to study them. You’ll see Christchurch House, home to the bone lab and a lot of Anthropology lectures,… Read more » about Anthropology degrees at BU

My placement year at GSK as a BU Biological Sciences student

This is a guest blog by James Fox, a current student studying BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences. Unlike BU, not all university’s offer a placement year and I knew from the outset it was most definitely something I wanted to do, so I could graduate with a degree and work experience.  BU’s placement team are brilliant… Read more » about My placement year at GSK as a BU Biological Sciences student

Business degrees at BU

It can be tricky to narrow down your course choice when looking at university’s. But if you know your interested in Business Studies, you won’t need to choose your pathway option until the end of second year! Here at BU all of our first year students share the same first year  and this gives you… Read more » about Business degrees at BU

The European Cyber Security challenge

This is a guest blog featuring Sophia McCall, studying BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Management. We’re proud of the achievements of all of our students, and are always pleased when their undoubted skills and abilities are recognised by others too. Second year BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Management student Sophia McCall is the latest example of a BU computing… Read more » about The European Cyber Security challenge

Meijia gains confidence about becoming a player in the Gaming world

This is a guest blog by Meijia, a BU student studying BA (Hons) Computer Animation Arts. Meijia set herself a real challenge on her placement at CooCooSqueaky, a small independent games developer based in Bournemouth. Despite her talents in computer animation, Meijia had no prior experience with games, so everything she learnt at the company… Read more » about Meijia gains confidence about becoming a player in the Gaming world

Received an offer? What are my next steps?

What does my offer mean? Once BU has made a decision on your application where you’ve successfully been offered a place to study with us, you’ll see one of the following entries via UCAS track as to the type of offer you’ve been given: Why is my offer higher than my predicted grades? Your offer… Read more » about Received an offer? What are my next steps?

Which sport degree will you choose?

Keen about sport but not too sure which direction to go in? Check out what current students Dan, Luke and Katie have to say about their different sport courses. The facilities, industry links and outstanding sport academics we boast at BU helps our students to truly stand out in this subject area!

How History has shaped my future

This is a guest blog by BA (Hons) History graduate Tom Rayner whose ambition is to one day work alongside his lecturers as an academic himself. I learned many vital things I learnt in my three years at BU. On reflection, they shaped the course of my future as I became an independent adult. There are the academic… Read more » about How History has shaped my future

Study spaces on Talbot Campus

Hi! My name is Patrycja, I come from Poland and I am a BA Computer Animation Art and Design student. Where I study on my course Some of my lectures are delivered in lecture theatres and some in seminar rooms where we sit in groups, there are also classes in an art studio.  My course… Read more » about Study spaces on Talbot Campus