Student Blog

Studying MSc International Economics and Finance at BU

December 4, 2017

Hi everybody. I am Anh Thu from Vietnam. Currently, I am studying MSc International Economics and Finance at Bournemouth University. Before coming to the UK, it was hard for me to imagine how it would be studying under the Faculty of Management. But now I have to say that the Faculty of Management in Bournemouth… Read more » about Studying MSc International Economics and Finance at BU

Applying through UCAS – the basics

December 1, 2017

If you’re looking to apply through UCAS but not sure where to start, don’t worry! Our Future Students Enquiry Team have come up with some frequently asked questions that they’d like to help you with. What is the UCAS deadline for September 2020 applications? Applications for undergraduate courses should be submitted to UCAS by 6pm GMT… Read more » about Applying through UCAS – the basics

BU was where I needed to be

November 30, 2017

This is Alex Parker from Texas, who studied MA 3D Computer Animation here at Bournemouth University. She has recently been interviewed by the British Council USA, and we would like to share her story with you. Why did you choose the UK to study film and media? After an interview with DreamWorks Animation Studios, I… Read more » about BU was where I needed to be

Okeford House – A paradise for postgraduates

November 29, 2017

Not sure where to live? Little bit scared? Near the Campus or a little bit further? Or probably your major question is: Flat or Studio? This summer I was really struggling with all of these questions after I got accepted to Bournemouth University. I asked myself: what are my priorities? From this question I started… Read more » about Okeford House – A paradise for postgraduates

What it’s like living at Corfe House

November 29, 2017

Just like everyone else I had to sit there before university began and choose my accommodation for what was going to be my first year in Bournemouth! And guess what? I ended up in Poole. Corfe House, more specifically! Corfe House is one of the many undergraduate/postgraduate accommodations that Bournemouth University has to offer. It… Read more » about What it’s like living at Corfe House

Becoming a mature student midwife

November 28, 2017

Becoming a midwife has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember, but from leaving school my personal and professional life had taken me down a different path. That was until 2015 and the birth of my third child when my midwife told me she had started her training following the… Read more » about Becoming a mature student midwife

Dreams come true

November 27, 2017

Dreams come true I am Katrin Kolbeinsdottir from Iceland studying a Master‘s in Scriptwriting at Bournemouth University. If you are a prospective student, you may be wondering why I chose Bournemouth University. Long story short – BU gave me a chance. Studying has never come easily to me. I dropped out of high school and… Read more » about Dreams come true

Why BU is the right choice for me

November 27, 2017

I am Milla Rasanen from Sweden studying a Master’s degree in Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology here at BU since September 2017. After finishing my undergraduate degree in psychology in Sweden, it was time to decide where to do my Master’s degree. I wanted more international experience, so I immediately started looking at options abroad. Eventually,… Read more » about Why BU is the right choice for me

BSc Sports Therapy: new year, new course, new me

November 27, 2017

This is a guest blog written by Christian. Hello and welcome to my blog about sports therapy, a new course at Bournemouth University. I’m going to be telling you why I chose Bournemouth University and the Sports Therapy degree. I was born in Bournemouth and have lived here all my life, so why did I… Read more » about BSc Sports Therapy: new year, new course, new me

The variety of topics on BU online events are quite impressive!

November 24, 2017

Diana Pelino (Italy), a BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art and Design student, shares her experience of online events. She discusses the helpful advice given about living and studying at BU, and shares her friendship experiences as a result of taking part in these events.