Hello, I’m Elliott, and I’m excited to share my journey as a degree apprentice at Bournemouth University, employed by Draken. I recently won the Dorset Apprenticeship Award for 2024 which was an incredible honour, and in this blog, I would like to reflect on the experiences and the opportunities that have shaped my path. Before… Read more » about My journey through a degree apprenticeship: a path to excellence
Celebrating International Women’s Day
With International Womens Day approaching I’d like to shed some light on how you can celebrate and get involved at BU. The day is celebrated globally and is there to highlight all achievements by woman, socially, economically, politically and culturally. This year’s theme is ‘Embrace Equity ‘, with the global theme being “DigitALL: Innovation and… Read more » about Celebrating International Women’s Day
The lowdown on student finance for postgraduate taught study
Every now and then we ask our advisers in the Future Students Enquiry Team to share their top tips on key topics. Here’s their latest one covering student finance for postgraduate taught study for 2023/24 entry. What financial help can I get? A Postgraduate Loan (to cover tuition and maintenance costs) is available to eligible… Read more » about The lowdown on student finance for postgraduate taught study
The lowdown on undergraduate student finance for 2023 entry
Every now and then we ask our advisers in the Future Students Enquiry Team to share their top tips on key topics. Here’s their latest one about all things student finance for undergraduates. What financial help can I get? Tuition Fee Loans to cover the full cost of your course. This is a loan you… Read more » about The lowdown on undergraduate student finance for 2023 entry
Clearing 2022 – your last opportunity to join us this September
BU is now open for Clearing 2022. Find your place at BU this September. What is Clearing? Clearing is run by UCAS and enables universities to fill spaces on courses that aren’t yet full for the next academic year, while students without offers are given another chance to pursue their higher education aspirations. Read our… Read more » about Clearing 2022 – your last opportunity to join us this September
From Angkor Wat to Bournemouth – A Chevening Scholar’s Story
Sousdey everyone! Hello everyone! (Sousdey means Hello in Khmer) Well, where should I begin – I don’t know how to capture this in a few sentences. But let me try. Born and raised in a remote village in Cambodia, my life has been nothing but adventurous since a very young age. From living in a… Read more » about From Angkor Wat to Bournemouth – A Chevening Scholar’s Story
All about MSc Psychology with Programme Leader, Doug Hardman
If you’re looking for a career change or looking to study something new at Postgraduate level, then MSc Psychology, starting in September 2022, could be the course for you. Programme Leader Doug Hardman tells us more about the course and the sort of career opportunities you could have once you graduate. What is Psychology about?… Read more » about All about MSc Psychology with Programme Leader, Doug Hardman
All about MSc Cognitive Neuroscience
MSc Cognitive Neuroscience, is a relatively new course at BU and started in September 2022. In this blog former Programme Leader Professor Hana Burianová tell us more about the course and the sort of career opportunities you could have once you graduate. What is Cognitive Neuroscience about? Cognitive Neuroscience is the study of biological processes… Read more » about All about MSc Cognitive Neuroscience
Summer Internship in the UK – International Students
Finding placement can be scary and tough, believe me, it took me months to secure a role. As I’m doing BA (Hons) Sociology and Social Anthropology, we have a choice of doing a year of placement (meaning my degree would be 4 years) or just 3 years course. For the sake of finding more work… Read more » about Summer Internship in the UK – International Students
5 Healthy & Simple Recipes
Being a university student is indeed a transformation in our life experience. For most of us, this would be our very first time living alone, away from our family. We need to learn how to be independent – feed ourselves, making sure our room in rental accommodations is comfy & safe as possible, socialising, keeping up… Read more » about 5 Healthy & Simple Recipes
Making the most of Uni Life as an International student at BU
Going to University is already a huge milestone that you achieve in your life, especially when you choose to move thousand of miles away from your home. Coming to a different country, it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed. From making new friends to adjusting to the weather and the cultures. While at the same time, we… Read more » about Making the most of Uni Life as an International student at BU
My impact on a patient’s care that sticks with me
This is a guest blog post from BU graduate Daniel Fry who studied BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing. Since becoming a registered nurse in 2020 I am much more aware that my actions have a direct impact on an individual’s care of which the consequences, positive or negative, can be long lasting. There is one scenario… Read more » about My impact on a patient’s care that sticks with me