Hi, I’m Nikki Mennen! I’m from the Netherlands and came all the way to Bournemouth to study MA in Creative Writing and Publishing. Are you thinking of coming to BU as well for this creative postgraduate course, or are you just curious about what we do? Let me tell you about my experience! Why Bournemouth University? … Read more » about Studying MA Creative Writing and Publishing at BU
Studying MA Corporate Communication at BU
Hi! I am Sugandha Bhandari from India, currently doing my master’s in Corporate Communication at Bournemouth University. After I graduated with a bachelor’s in Public Relations, I knew I wanted to pursue my masters. However, like many students, I was not sure which direction to take. After doing thorough research, I learned that Corporate Communication… Read more » about Studying MA Corporate Communication at BU
An inside view of the MSc Events Management second term
I am Yi-Hsin Chen from Taiwan studying MSc Events Management. During my first term, I had five to six classes per week, plus one group work project before Christmas. Once the second semester began, however, I found that the time I needed to spend at uni increased substantially! It’s getting real! The second term is… Read more » about An inside view of the MSc Events Management second term
Studying in Thailand vs the UK: miles apart in every sense
Hi! I am Sugandha Bhandari from India, currently doing my master’s in Corporate Communication at Bournemouth University. I did my bachelor’s in Communication Arts and Public Relations at Assumption University in Thailand, which is one of the first International Universities in that country. Practice vs theory The United Kingdom and Thailand are 5,000 something miles… Read more » about Studying in Thailand vs the UK: miles apart in every sense
Study Skills: the Netherlands vs the UK
Hi! I’m Nikki Mennen. I’m originally from the Netherlands and came all the way to Bournemouth to study a Master’s in Creative Writing and Publishing. Although the overall culture of the Netherlands is very similar to the UK, I noticed some differences whilst living as a student and developing my skills here. Just don’t learn… Read more » about Study Skills: the Netherlands vs the UK
A guide for all sports enthusiasts at BU
My name is Martina Gardeva and I am a Bulgarian postgraduate student in MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. When I am not studying, I really like to spend my time working out or playing tennis. As you know, football is a religion in the UK, but let me assure you that there are many other… Read more » about A guide for all sports enthusiasts at BU
Fit and healthy at BU
Hello! My name is Giorgos Kapsanakis. I am from Greece and I am doing my masters in Directing Film and Television at Bournemouth University. Exercising has always been an important part of my life. To succeed on my assignments and projects, I need to keep my body and mind healthy. Luckily, BU has an excellent… Read more » about Fit and healthy at BU
A helping hand around every corner
Hi! I am Sugandha Bhandari from India, currently doing my master’s in Corporate Communication at Bournemouth University. Starting university far away from home was nerve-wrecking. I was both excited and scared about starting my postgraduate studies abroad. I was fortunate enough to find the services offered by the Student Wellbeing team soon enough and felt… Read more » about A helping hand around every corner
There is no shame in asking for help
My name is Martina Gardeva and I am a Bulgarian postgraduate student in MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. Being away from home and studying in a completely different country can be quite exhausting and overwhelming sometimes. It’s normal to feel homesick and miss your friends and family, but if you feel that you need to… Read more » about There is no shame in asking for help
What I learnt from working at the Council: be alert, resilient and grow a thick skin!
When I first started working at Bournemouth Council I didn’t know quite what to expect. To be honest with you, I didn’t even know where the Town Hall was! I am one of very few Bournemouth University placement students working in the public sector. A lot of people on my course got jobs at swanky… Read more » about What I learnt from working at the Council: be alert, resilient and grow a thick skin!
Ellie’s placement at BU
Name: Ellie Skipper Course: Communications and Media I vividly remember seeing this placement advertised last summer and instantly knew it was the job role I wanted, so I didn’t hesitate to apply. I’ve been working as the Corporate Communications Coordinator within the PR and Communications Team at Bournemouth University… Read more » about Ellie’s placement at BU
What do the UK grades actually mean?
Below postgraduate student Martina describes the differences between grades in the UK and what they actually mean. Something many of our international students find a challenge in the first term. For more information about what courses we offer at Bournemouth University UK, please see our website or follow our instagram to hear more from our… Read more » about What do the UK grades actually mean?