So you heard that employers want candidates with experience and a degree? Well, BU’s sandwich courses are the answer. After two years studying at uni, those who enter their third year working on a placement or internship pick up numerous transferable skills, develop an in-depth understanding of the industry and put all of their theoretical… Read more » about A day in the life of a PR and marketing executive
Admissions contacts
When applying for university, or even when your place is already secured, you might find yourself a bit confused, with so many questions that you want to ask. It might be that you’re not sure what to do about your accommodation, registration and enrolment, or where to find your timetable or how to register with a… Read more » about Admissions contacts
BAPR student Weronika Waskiw combining volunteer work with her placement role at VisitBritain
Where are you originally from? – Poland Placement Job Title – PR Co-ordinator at VisitBritain Briefly describe your placement experience so far – VisitBritain is the national tourism agencyfor the UK and is responsible for marketing Great Britain globally. My role is to support our London and overseas offices, such as USA, China or Brazil, to help them deliver higher volumes… Read more » about BAPR student Weronika Waskiw combining volunteer work with her placement role at VisitBritain
Celebrating Chinese New Year
Learn more about this colourful and significant event from BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance student, Zhenhua from China. When is Chinese New Year and why is it celebrated? Chinese New Year, which is also known as the Spring Festival or chun jie starts on Friday 16 February 2018 and continues for two weeks…. Read more » about Celebrating Chinese New Year
Haven’t had a chance to visit us yet?
When are the next Open Days? Wednesday 14 February 2018 Saturday 10 March 2018 Wednesday 4 April 2018 Book here Are these different to the Autumn Open Days? There will be a variety of course specific activities such as mini lectures and workshops taking place to give you a taster of what it’s like to… Read more » about Haven’t had a chance to visit us yet?
#MyPlacementStory – studying abroad and placement at Waitrose
Find out about BA (Hons) Media and Communication student, Jessica’s experience of studying abroad in Florida, before coming back to the UK for her placement at Waitrose. Placement Title: Communications Assistant Company: Waitrose Where are you from? Surrey Why did you decide on BU? They offered my dream course that covered all the skills and units that I… Read more » about #MyPlacementStory – studying abroad and placement at Waitrose
Advertising student Katie tells us about her placement at TLC Marketing
Placement Job Title: Junior Account PlannerCourse at BU: BA Advertising Placement company website: www.tlcmarketing.com Three words to describe your placement – Eye opening, invaluable and enjoyable Most interesting part of your placement? – Attending proposal meetings with well-established clients and understanding how different people use different presentation techniques Hardest aspect of your placement? – Managing my… Read more » about Advertising student Katie tells us about her placement at TLC Marketing
Placement talk: Lost? No worries, we’ve all been there
Placements and trying to find one… those good old terrifying times from second year. While some courses are set to have a year, others like us in Scriptwriting get to choose between a short or long experience. Whether you have a month or year placement, finding the right place for you is one of the… Read more » about Placement talk: Lost? No worries, we’ve all been there
UCAS EXTRA – does this apply to me?
What is UCAS Extra? If you’ve applied and received decisions from five universities and either you weren’t offered a place or you declined all of your offers, you can still apply to one further university using UCAS Extra. Please note: You’ll only be able to apply to one course at a time, meaning you’ll not… Read more » about UCAS EXTRA – does this apply to me?
My journey to higher education
Find out about my journey to higher education in my vlog below!
Deciding the right path for you
Okay people, I am not going to lie to you, but this is a really heavy and complex topic. I mean you’ve probably got some ideas in your head about what course you are going to study at university and where you might end up having a job after, but trust me when I say… Read more » about Deciding the right path for you
Interesting facts about Bournemouth
When applying to university, there are a few factors to consider, such as location – after all, this will be your home for the next 3-4 years! Bournemouth is a great place to live, you have the sun and the sea (and an amazing university, of course!) but aside from the beach, what else is… Read more » about Interesting facts about Bournemouth