A helping hand with placement hunting

Many courses at Bournemouth University involve a range of different length placements, and they are a great opportunity to gain further knowledge and experience in industries. Whilst the idea of finding a placement can seem daunting, the University provides great support to help you in the process. Careers Hub The ‘My Careers Hub ‘ is… Read more » about A helping hand with placement hunting

Kelseigh and her career path to Detective Constable in the MET Police

This is a guest blog written by BU graduate Kelseigh Hall about her experience on our MSc Investigative Forensic Psychology course and how it has helped her to achieve her career goals. My course and life at BU The MSc Investigative Forensic Psychology course covered a range of topics, not only content specifically related to… Read more » about Kelseigh and her career path to Detective Constable in the MET Police

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Santander’s scholarship and Pagoda Project digital skills internship; my brief account.

Pagoda Project I came across the Pagoda Project’s skills programme as a student of LL.M (international commercial law) at Bournemouth University. Initially, I had chosen to study for Master of Laws as an international student at Bournemouth University (BU) because of the school reputation for supporting their graduates in the process of securing post-study placements… Read more » about Santander’s scholarship and Pagoda Project digital skills internship; my brief account.

The lessons I learnt at BU

Yes I learnt a lot about my course and industry while at university, but my time at BU taught me a lot about life too. These are some of the key lessons I learnt: 1. Friendships It is cliche but the value of friendships becomes very clear while at university, you start to appreciate quality… Read more » about The lessons I learnt at BU

From a final year, to a first year

I am so jealous of everyone going into first year, you are in for the best experience of your life! I wish I could start it all over again. If I did start all over again, these are some of the things I wish I knew from the beginning. 1. Living experience It is important… Read more » about From a final year, to a first year

FX artist Barbara Tucci on completing a ScreenSkills Select degree

This is a guest blog by BA (Hons) Computer Animation Technical Arts graduate Barbara Tucci. Barbara struck gold with the ScreenSkills Select-endorsed Computer Animation Technical Arts degree as it not only combined all her favourite subjects – maths, arts and computer science – but was also the perfect stepping-stone into the industry. Here she shares… Read more » about FX artist Barbara Tucci on completing a ScreenSkills Select degree

Tips from a final year me to a fresher me!

Hey guys! it’s me…with a tips blog… again! If you enjoy my last 2 blogs I hope you will like this too, this time I want to write a blog to myself! I’m on the NCCA Art and Design course doing my 3rd and final year and, as this year is coming to an end… Read more » about Tips from a final year me to a fresher me!

Group projects – Yay or Nay

Group projects can be daunting and not always associated with fair work. However, they shouldn’t be, as working in a team is valued greatly by employers and they provide an opportunity to broaden your views. At BU all lecturers are aware of the fact that not all students have the skillset to work in a… Read more » about Group projects – Yay or Nay

The Graduate Project: Finishing my TV Production degree

Despite the challenges of having to create a full production completely online, my graduate project has proven to be a very informative experience both bringing together all the key elements from the last three years on my course but also helping me determine where I want to go in the future with my work in… Read more » about The Graduate Project: Finishing my TV Production degree

Natasha’s Archaeology career on The Great British Dig

This is a guest blog by Natasha Billson, who graduated with a BSc (Hons) Archaeology at Bournemouth University in 2013. Since then she has worked across the world as a Field Archaeologist and TV Presenter on the Discovery/Science Channel and Channel 4’s The Great British Dig: History in Your Garden. When I look back at… Read more » about Natasha’s Archaeology career on The Great British Dig

Why I chose BU to study Events Management

This is a guest blog by BA (Hons) Events Management student Emma Cottingham. Emma shares what it is like to study at Bournemouth University and offers some top tips to future students starting university. Why did you decide to study at BU and what attracted you to the Events Management degree? I have always been… Read more » about Why I chose BU to study Events Management