Student Blog

I came to BU through Clearing…

22 July 2013

By Emma Craig 3rd year BU student, BA (Hons) Events and Leisure Marketing I had always wanted to go to university since I started college as I realised how many doors it could open for me. I started college with 4 A-Levels, Health and Social Care, Maths, Human Biology and Sport but after my first… Read more » about I came to BU through Clearing…

Clearing 2013

19 July 2013

It’s that time of year when many of you are making the all-important decisions about your future. If you’re looking to go to university but didn’t quite meet the 30 June UCAS deadline, or you didn’t receive any offers from your initial university choices, or perhaps your exam results weren’t as you’d expected, then Clearing… Read more » about Clearing 2013

Social Life in Bournemouth

18 July 2013

By Cassie Melrose BU Graduate, BA (Hons) Retail Management I cannot speak more highly of Bournemouth as a place to live. There are a number of activities which you can do with friends, from the local tennis courts, to the amazing beach, the aquarium, hundreds of restaurants, cinemas and plenty more. If you like to… Read more » about Social Life in Bournemouth

What to take to university…

18 July 2013

Moving away from home can be daunting and when it comes to packing, how are you meant to know what to take? It may feel like you want to take everything you own or not much at all, either way we have put together a list of some of the basics to try and help make… Read more » about What to take to university…

Amazing Achievement for a BU Graduate

17 July 2013

By Martin Aufinger BU Graduate, MA Digital Effects Last year, Daniel Kleinman approached Framestore to collaborate on the opening sequence for James Bond’s twenty-third film. I was part of the core 3D team working on the iconic title sequence. It was a truly unique experience working on such an iconic franchise. A very exciting and unusual… Read more » about Amazing Achievement for a BU Graduate

Retail Management and Company Links

17 July 2013

By Cassie Melrose BU Graduate, BA (Hons) Retail Management Having live consultancy projects as part of your course at BU can help you in so many ways. It looks amazing for your employability and also gives you an idea of what work may be like in the real world as you work with a live… Read more » about Retail Management and Company Links

Media School Alumni

11 July 2013

Ever wondered what some of our Media School Graduates go on to do after their degree? Take a look at the media blog to find out.

Why do a placement?

11 July 2013

By Cassie Melrose BU Graduate, BA (Hons) Retail Management Having a placement year was one of the main things that attracted me to Retail Management at Bournemouth Uni. I, along with many of my peers, wanted to work as a buyer in a retail fashion head office and knew how competitive roles like this were…. Read more » about Why do a placement?

I wish I had known…

9 July 2013

By Patricia Obawole 1st year BU Student, LLB (Hons) Law We have all heard the saying ‘university is going to be the best days of your life’, which is true. However most graduates (and even students who haven’t completed their degrees) will say there are things they wish they had known right at the start when they were… Read more » about I wish I had known…

Being a student ambassador

4 July 2013

By Michelle Lillywhite 1st year BU Student, BA (Hons) Social Work When I enrolled at the University in September 2012 I was looking for ways to get involved in university life in addition to the academic side and the social scene. I discovered a stand at the Fresher’s Fair all about being an ambassador and… Read more » about Being a student ambassador

An International Experience

4 July 2013

By Sanita Lustika 2nd year BU student, BA (Hons) Digital Media Design I got an unconditional offer from Bournemouth somewhere in the middle of summer. Since then I had bought the tickets, looked up some friends who have lived in UK to get some advice, bought a new suitcase and so on… But it… Read more » about An International Experience

School of Health & Social Care Facilities

1 July 2013

The School of Health & Social Care (HSC) is located on our Lansdowne Campus near Bournemouth town centre. We have a wealth of modern facilities in which students can study, relax and learn the hands–on skills relevant to their chosen career path. Continual investment ensures that our students receive a relevant and up–to–date learning experience…. Read more » about School of Health & Social Care Facilities