When can I apply for accommodation? We’re just putting the finishing touches to our new accommodation portal. If you have selected BU as your firm choice, you’ll be able to start part 1 of the process when we go live If you have selected BU as your insurance choice, you’ll be able to start the process… Read more » about askBU top 5 things asked
Meeting new people…
By Sanita Lustika Third year BU student, BA (Hons) Digital Media Design There is no reason to worry about meeting new people when you come to university. I know that now, but back when I was about to move to Bournemouth it definitely didn’t feel that way. What I’ve learnt is that Fresher’s is the… Read more » about Meeting new people…
Living in Bournemouth
By Alice Fiancet 1st year BU student, BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism In Bournemouth there is something for everyone, whether you like the sounds of the city or the great outdoors. From nights out at The Old Fire Station to strolling along the beach, Bournemouth has it all to offer. The beach is usually everyone’s first… Read more » about Living in Bournemouth
Budgeting Blues
By Sophie Wheeler 1st year BU student, BA (Hons) Scriptwriting for Film and TV A common assumption surrounding students is that we are constantly broke and living off a diet of baked beans and tesco value vodka. And although for some, this may be a reality, it certainly doesn’t have to be. Living on a… Read more » about Budgeting Blues
The Mature Student’s Perspective…
By Michelle Lillywhite 2nd year BU Student, BA (Hons) Social Work My oxford dictionary says that the word mature means ‘fully grown’ or ‘like a sensible adult’ so if we put this together with the word student this means they complement each other perfectly! Certainly some of my friends didn’t think I was making the… Read more » about The Mature Student’s Perspective…
Unilove, Unilive, Unilet…!!
By Patricia Obawole 2nd year BU Student, LLB (Hons) Law So you’ve applied for Bournemouth University and they have given you an conditional offer. Congratulations!! Now you can start considering where you want to live. There’s a whole array of options to choose, from Corfe House (if you want the perfect scenery), Purbeck House (if you… Read more » about Unilove, Unilive, Unilet…!!
Living in Halls
By Alice Fiancet 1st year BU student, BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism One of the reasons you choose to move away from your home comforts for Uni is to gain independence and you can do this by living in Uni Halls. This can be an interesting experience and the first two weeks are when you can… Read more » about Living in Halls
My Experience of Living in a Unilet House
By Callum Stevens 2nd year BU student, BSc (Hons) Computing I can still remember being on the computer and waiting for the chance to input my accommodation choice, for my first year at Bournemouth. My first choice admittedly was halls, and second choice was Unilet. I got my second choice being a Unilet House, as halls… Read more » about My Experience of Living in a Unilet House
askBU Top things asked this week!
1. I applied for a course before Christmas and have not had a reply, what should I do? We know how anxious this time of year can be, so we try as best we can to respond to applicants within 2-3 weeks of receiving your application from UCAS. If you submitted your application before the… Read more » about askBU Top things asked this week!
BU Accommodation
Halls, houses and host families! BU has accommodation options for most tastes, needs and budgets. We’ve a number of Halls at our Lansdowne campus for the traditional first year experience. All have communal areas, en-suite rooms, Internet, launderettes and bike storage. They’re also walking distance to town for shops, restaurants, bars, and the beautiful beach…. Read more » about BU Accommodation
Applying for finance
By Michelle Lillywhite 2nd year BU Student, BA (Hons) Social Work Now that UCAS has been completed you need to think about student finance and making your application. The great thing about this is that you can get your finance agreed before you have accepted a place to study so you can get yourself organised… Read more » about Applying for finance
askBU Top things asked this week!
1. I’ve applied, when can I visit BU? Many of our courses run special days intended for applicants to come to campus, meet the team, get a more in depth feel for the course and occasionally can include interviews or activities. These tend to run from January through to March, and if you are… Read more » about askBU Top things asked this week!