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Amba Hamilton

Graduated BA (Hons) Television Production

Amba’s story: Nightlife in Bournemouth

19 May 2016

Posted under: Blogs Archive, Undergraduate

If you want to know about nightlife in Bournemouth, then Amba’s here to tell you!

Tags: #Bournemouth, Amba Hamilton, Bournemouth university, BU, nightlife, Old Fire Station, social life in Bournemouth, students, Students' Union, SUBU, things to do in Bournemouth, uni

Amba’s story: Applicant Open Days

27 January 2016

Posted under: Blogs Archive, Undergraduate

Applicant Open Days are for applicants who have been offered a place to study at BU – congratulations if that’s you! Based on her own experience, Amba tells us what you can expect at the day, and how it can help you choose your uni.  

Tags: #Bournemouth, Amba Hamilton, applicant open days, application, Bournemouth university, BU, open day, UCAS, uni, visiting BU, vlogs

Amba’s story: Learning support at BU

22 January 2016

Posted under: Blogs Archive, Undergraduate

What learning support it available at BU? Amba tells us about Additional Learning Support, Study Skills, language support and Peer Assisted Learning.  

Tags: #Bournemouth, academic support, Additional Learning Support, ALS, Amba Hamilton, Amba's story, Bournemouth university, BU, PAL, Peer Assisted Learning, students, UCAS, uni

Amba’s story: scholarships and bursaries explained

9 December 2015

Posted under: Blogs Archive, Undergraduate

Confused about the scholarships and bursaries on offer? Amba explains all!

Tags: #Bournemouth, Academic Excellence Scholarship, Amba Hamilton, Amba's story, application, Bournemouth university, BU, bursaries, music, scholarships, sport, UCAS, uni

Amba’s story: Why I love Television Production

4 November 2015

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Amba has 60 seconds to tell you why she loves BA (Hons) Television Production. Go!  

Tags: #Bournemouth, A day in the life..., Amba Hamilton, Amba's story, BATV, Bournemouth university, BU, BU stories, students, TV Production, UCAS, uni, vlogs

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