By Georgia Geddes MSc Forensic Osteology Being in charge of your own money is…overwhelming. Before I left home, I’d never had a job, my parents didn’t ‘do’ pocket money and they never bought the food I liked when the inevitable weekly shop came around either. One of the things I was looking forward to most… Read more » about Managing your money
Choosing your University: What I think is great about BU!
By Rebekah Klitgaard 1st year BU Student, BA (Hons) Communication & Media Hi prospective students! I’m Becky, a first year student at Bournemouth University studying BA (Hons) Communication and Media; however, this is not my first time at university. I’ve previously studied at a different university before realising it wasn’t right for me, so applied… Read more » about Choosing your University: What I think is great about BU!
Choosing Your University: things to think about
By Marianne Calnan 3rd year BU student – BA (Hons) English As soon as you turn 16 nowadays, it seems university is all teachers talk about. Whether you decide to go to college, sixth form or enrol on an apprenticeship after year 11, university seems the logical next step for most students. If you’re serious… Read more » about Choosing Your University: things to think about
Choosing your university: How Open Days can really make a difference
By Natalie Smith 2nd Year BU Student, LLB (Hons) Law The most important choice about university is picking the right one. The right university for your best friend might be your worst nightmare, and therefore your choice in university has to reflect you and what you want. But your choice shouldn’t just be based on… Read more » about Choosing your university: How Open Days can really make a difference
Working out where to live – why I love Unilet accommodation
By Sanita Lustika, (Latvia) 2nd year BU Student, BA (Hons) Digital Media Design When I think back to the time when I got accepted on the course it was both really exciting and also frightening time. I was about to leave everything that is familiar to me and ‘jump’ into new life where everything is… Read more » about Working out where to live – why I love Unilet accommodation
A home away from home for an international student
By Valjo Kutt, (Estonia) 1st year BU Student, BSc (Hons) Sports Management Coming to university to study what interests you the most is a step that lots of young people around the world think about. Having the opportunity to apply for five courses through the UK’s Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) gives you the… Read more » about A home away from home for an international student
Open Days
Hi, I’m Max and I work in our events team! We organise a whole range of events throughout the year to help you get the best insight to BU as possible – and I love it! I know it can be hard trying to figure out which event is best for you so I’ve written… Read more » about Open Days
Student Loans…
Everyone has heard about the changes to student finance this year, and you may be worrying about this will affect you when considering studying at University. Please do not worry, the principle of getting a Tuition fee loan remains unchanged. Student Finance England provide financial support for students in Higher education, and the main options… Read more » about Student Loans…
Top 5 things askBU were asked this week
Health and Social Care Mini Open Day If you haven’t quite made up your mind which Health and Social Care course is right for you and would like to visit BU to find out more, we’ll be holding a Mini Open Day at our Lansdowne Campus on Wednesday 13 February. You’ll have the opportunity to… Read more » about Top 5 things askBU were asked this week
Top Three things askBU were asked this week…
Swapping Courses We can all be a little indecisive at times, if you’ve had a sudden change of heart and would like to swap your course choice, it may be possible. Just pop the programme administrator an email, you’ll find their contact details on your offer letter, and they’ll do their best to help. Please… Read more » about Top Three things askBU were asked this week…
Top 5 things askBU were asked this week
Top 5 things askBU Enquiries have been asked this week… Late applications Although the UCAS applications deadline was 15 January, here at BU we are still happy to consider late applications, for most of our courses. As soon as a course is full, our website will be updated to show this. All of our courses… Read more » about Top 5 things askBU were asked this week
What To Expect When. . .You’re Going To University
Written by Patricia Obawole, BU First Year Law LLB Student. Allow me to set the scene for you. You have taken the executive decision to go to university. Good. One of your choices could in fact be Bournemouth University. Great! All you’re going to do is party all day and not do any of the… Read more » about What To Expect When. . .You’re Going To University