How will I know if I’ve been made an offer? Once you’ve applied through UCAS, you’ll receive a username and password, these details can be used to track the progress of your application in UCAS Track. You’ll also receive an email with your login details to access your BU myHub account. This is BU’s online… Read more » about I’ve submitted my application, what happens next?
Preparing for the job market
Patrick is a postgraduate student at BU, studying Graduate Diploma in Law, who writes about preparing for the jobs market and taking a Law pathway after his first degree in English. Choosing a career after university can seem like an impossible decision to make. What you may not realise is that many of the skills… Read more » about Preparing for the job market
Spotlight on SUBU: RAG
Hey gang! So, when joining university there is a whole array of clubs and societies that you can join! Freshers fair is usually the place to find what is right for you! When I was in my first year, I passed a charity worker in Poole House and I made the decision to go to… Read more » about Spotlight on SUBU: RAG
How I’m preparing for the Christmas holidays
It’s that time of year again…CHRISTMAS! Nothing gets me as excited as this festive period. The music, decorations, films and most importantly the food, what’s not to love? I will be heading home to spend Christmas with my family and friends, but even if you are staying in Bournemouth you can still get in the… Read more » about How I’m preparing for the Christmas holidays
My PhD journey at BU
From a young age I had a fascination for how things work, I must have annoyed my parents no end with my incessant questioning. As a teenager I knew I wanted to work in medicine and having competed science based A levels in 2000 I went to Kingston University to study Biomedical Science. In 2001… Read more » about My PhD journey at BU
MSc Retail Management & Marketing – My placement story
Bournemouth University first piqued my interest for being the only one to offer a course focused on the retail industry. Since I was looking for a university that would champion professional growth as much as academic development, BU’s relationship with the industry and local businesses was a decisive factor. And once I learned about the… Read more » about MSc Retail Management & Marketing – My placement story
Every pound you save is important
Kamila Bianchi from Brazil studies Computer Animation at BU. Watch her video to found out how she manages to save money while studying in the UK.
My 10 money-saving tips
Diana Pelino from Italy studies Computer Animation at BU. She has been living in Bournemouth for just 3 months and has already learned several ways to save money. Watch her video to find out more.
Going through Uni life on a budget
I am Yi-Hsin Chen from Taiwan studying MSC Events Management. As students, most of our spending is on food and drink. Managing to eat healthy while also saving some money is worth considering. Here are few tips I always follow. Hopefully they can help you save some money too. Cook from scratch Try not to… Read more » about Going through Uni life on a budget
Money isn’t everything, until you run out
I am Trine Olsen from Denmark studying MSc in Forensic Anthropology. Often, a part of life as a student is living on a budget. This can feel a little restrictive and sometimes stressful, but if you keep your wits about you, it can be done. Here’s a quick list of things you can do to… Read more » about Money isn’t everything, until you run out
Keep spending to your budget limits
I’m Sandra Achim from Romania, studying MSc Events Management. Being a student means that there’s always going to be limitations on how you spend your money. Budgeting is very important, but you can still have a social life, enjoy good food, drinks, and many other activities by using student discounts. How can you do this?… Read more » about Keep spending to your budget limits
The time to save money is when you have some
I am Martina Gardeva from Bulgaria studying MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. As students, many of us struggle with living expenses because we are trying to be careful with our money, want to have fun, and have an exciting social life all at the same time. Have you ever wondered how you can save some… Read more » about The time to save money is when you have some









