Joshua completed his MA Directing Film and Television this year so we quizzed him about his BU experience. What was your main reason for studying a postgraduate qualification? To learn more about directing within the context of an industry work environment. Why did you choose BU? Because it is one of the highest ranked media… Read more » about Joshua’s story – why I chose BU
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Guest blogger
All our students and graduates have a lot to say! The BU family regularly share their experiences and top tips. We'll use the 'guest blogger' profile to publish content produced by students, past and present, that aren't part of our official team of bloggers and vloggers. Happy viewing!!
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Overcoming challenges
Isla’s a recent BU graduate and is currently working as Marketing and Events Assistant at BU. In this blog, she reveals the ups and downs of getting to uni… Rewind to September 2014 and there’s me, sat up in bed, the night before heading off to BU to study BA (Hons) Events Management, absolutely freaking… Read more » about Overcoming challenges
Marta’s Events Marketing journey
This is a guest blog from Marta, studying MSc Events Marketing. Marta explains all about her experience on the course and the opportunity that she has been given while studying her Master’s degree. I’m Marta and I’ll graduate in November in MSc Events Marketing. After ten busy months full of assignments and fun times with my… Read more » about Marta’s Events Marketing journey
Rebecca’s story – why I chose MSc Biodiversity Conservation
Rebecca recently completed her MSc Biodiversity Conservation. We asked her a few questions about her BU experience. What was your main reason for studying a postgraduate qualification? Redirection into a new career. Why did you choose BU? Renowned department, wonderful location and good university. What are the best things about your course and academic experience overall?… Read more » about Rebecca’s story – why I chose MSc Biodiversity Conservation
Funding postgraduate study
You have made the important decision to take your education to the next level or you are just trying to figure it out, regardless, there is one burning question that eats you up at night- “How am I going to afford it?”. Luckily, today there are a lot of options for postgraduates to fund their… Read more » about Funding postgraduate study
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Amy’s story – why I chose BU
Amy Rivers has just finished her MA Advertising degree and we quizzed her about her BU experience. What was your main reason for studying a postgraduate qualification? To gain more knowledge on a specific subject and hopefully increase my employability. Why did you choose BU? Close to home, offered good career prospects (placement). What are… Read more » about Amy’s story – why I chose BU
Double degrees of success for two Music Scholarship students
Bournemouth University Scholarship student, Clara Zhijin Chen must have thought she was seeing double on results day. On the very day as she received her BA (Hons) in Communication & Media, Clara was also awarded a LTCL Diploma from Trinity College of Music, London – a second degree level qualification! A second pianist and music… Read more » about Double degrees of success for two Music Scholarship students
Kiratsinh’s graduate story
When Kiratsinh (Kirat) Jadeja decided he wanted to pursue a career in digital effects, there was only ever one choice for where he would study. “BU’s Digital Effects course is renowned worldwide,” he said. “From recruitment heads of premier studios on LinkedIn to CG Forums, everyone recommended Bournemouth. “I still remember asking a technical director… Read more » about Kiratsinh’s graduate story
Vidyut’s graduate story
Be persistent and consistent. That’s the advice of a BU graduate who now works for India’s largest media conglomerate. After graduating with an MA in Broadcast and Film Management from BU, Vidyut Patra has worked with some of the leading companies and brands in India’s media and entertainment industries. He is now Vice President for… Read more » about Vidyut’s graduate story
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My Global Talent Programme Experience
An interview with Shauna- a final year BA (Hons) Sociology and Anthropology student. Hi Shauna, tell us about the Global Talent Programme (GTP) at BU. What is it all about? For me the Global Talent Programme was an opportunity to engage with an original style of learning on top of my course and develop global… Read more » about My Global Talent Programme Experience
Graduate story: Promoting peace across the globe
In 10 years since graduating from BU, Luke McMillan’s career has taken him across the world to support humanitarian efforts in areas affected by conflict and natural disaster. In his latest role, he is managing the UN campaign behind an International Day of Peace. Luke originally qualified with a MSc Biodiversity Conservation in 2009. During the… Read more » about Graduate story: Promoting peace across the globe
Looking back at my BU experience
Originally from Taiwan, Chen Hua Yang (Judy) has written a short profile about her experience of studying MSc Tourism Management at BU. Hear what she has to say. My experience of studying MSc Tourism Management in Bournemouth University was very challenging but extremely wonderful. The course not only helps me to build up my management,… Read more » about Looking back at my BU experience