Amy Rivers has just finished her MA Advertising degree and we quizzed her about her BU experience. What was your main reason for studying a postgraduate qualification? To gain more knowledge on a specific subject and hopefully increase my employability. Why did you choose BU? Close to home, offered good career prospects (placement). What are… Read more » about Amy’s story – why I chose BU
Bournemouth University Scholarship student, Clara Zhijin Chen must have thought she was seeing double on results day. On the very day as she received her BA (Hons) in Communication & Media, Clara was also awarded a LTCL Diploma from Trinity College of Music, London – a second degree level qualification! A second pianist and music… Read more » about Double degrees of success for two Music Scholarship students
Diane admits that applying to BU was one of the best decisions she made. Despite feeling the international student application process was bit tedious, Diane admits it was such a worthwhile experience because she got to join such a good university. Take a look at Diane’s journey to BU story.
When Kiratsinh (Kirat) Jadeja decided he wanted to pursue a career in digital effects, there was only ever one choice for where he would study. “BU’s Digital Effects course is renowned worldwide,” he said. “From recruitment heads of premier studios on LinkedIn to CG Forums, everyone recommended Bournemouth. “I still remember asking a technical director… Read more » about Kiratsinh’s graduate story
Be persistent and consistent. That’s the advice of a BU graduate who now works for India’s largest media conglomerate. After graduating with an MA in Broadcast and Film Management from BU, Vidyut Patra has worked with some of the leading companies and brands in India’s media and entertainment industries. He is now Vice President for… Read more » about Vidyut’s graduate story
What is a student ambassador and what is it all about!? A student ambassador is someone that works for the uni, with flexible working hours and can take on many fun tasks throughout the year. The work is really varied and you can choose what you would like to get involved with. Being employed as… Read more » about Apply to be a student ambassador!
It’s been four years and I still haven’t sussed out uni-life, but we had a lot of fun trying to figure it all out. Looking back, there are definitely a few things I wish someone had told me from the start! 1. Try your best in first-year assignments to understand what kind of grades you… Read more » about Three things I wish ‘first-year-me’ knew
An interview with Shauna- a final year BA (Hons) Sociology and Anthropology student. Hi Shauna, tell us about the Global Talent Programme (GTP) at BU. What is it all about? For me the Global Talent Programme was an opportunity to engage with an original style of learning on top of my course and develop global… Read more » about My Global Talent Programme Experience
In 10 years since graduating from BU, Luke McMillan’s career has taken him across the world to support humanitarian efforts in areas affected by conflict and natural disaster. In his latest role, he is managing the UN campaign behind an International Day of Peace. Luke originally qualified with a MSc Biodiversity Conservation in 2009. During the… Read more » about Graduate story: Promoting peace across the globe
There’s no doubt about it that seaside town Bournemouth boasts an array of nightclubs, bars and pubs which over the past year and a half have given me plenty of unforgettable nights out. Let’s face it, your social life is an important factor to take into account when looking for a university to start your… Read more » about Bournemouth’s nightlife scene
Originally from Taiwan, Chen Hua Yang (Judy) has written a short profile about her experience of studying MSc Tourism Management at BU. Hear what she has to say. My experience of studying MSc Tourism Management in Bournemouth University was very challenging but extremely wonderful. The course not only helps me to build up my management,… Read more » about Looking back at my BU experience
A postgraduate law qualification has helped Keziah Gitonga pursue her passion for social justice by taking up a role with the British Red Cross. Since completing the LLM Law Framework in 2015, Keziah has joined the charity as a Service Co-ordinator within the International Family Tracing Team. The team helps to connect people in the… Read more » about Graduate story: Passion for social justice leads to British Red Cross role
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