Student Blog

Daniela’s path to an academic career in anthropology

5 January 2019

Daniela, from Italy, studied BSc Biological Anthropology at BU before progressing to MSc Applied Sciences by Research. She said: “Before starting my degrees I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do for a career. I knew I was interested in research, human anatomy, archaeology, forensics and psychology, but I couldn’t imagine myself in any of… Read more » about Daniela’s path to an academic career in anthropology

Inspired to follow a career in travel marketing

31 December 2018

Growing up on the island of Barbados inspired Bournemouth University graduate Jamie-Lee Abtar to follow a career in travel marketing. Jamie-Lee started her working life greeting new arrivals at Barbados airport. This prompted her to explore further study in marketing and tourism and she enrolled on the MSc Tourism Marketing Management at BU in 2009…. Read more » about Inspired to follow a career in travel marketing

Why BU is a good choice for a mature student

27 December 2018

Could it be that it came in highly recommended by a cousin? Or could it be the help and support I received from the West African regional manager? One thing I know for sure is that I chose Bournemouth University because it offered my first course choice in multimedia journalism and what was even more… Read more » about Why BU is a good choice for a mature student

How to make the most of your first term

23 February 2018

Erin is from America and is studying Media & Communications at BU. After successfully completing her first term at BU she advises you on how to make the most out of the start of your studies.

We are very proud to be here

24 November 2017

Diana Pelino (Italy) and Ella Aaltonen (Finland), BA Computer Animation Art and Design students share their experiences on why they chose BU to live and study.

MSc Maritime Archaeology

21 December 2016

Hey guys, my name is JC. I’m from Canada and I’m currently doing a Master’s in Maritime Archaeology at Bournemouth University. Now I’m sure you are now picturing a mix between Indiana Jones and Jacque Cousteau. Well I’m about to burst your bubbles and I must apologize (I did say I was Canadian). There is… Read more » about MSc Maritime Archaeology

Why Study MA 3D Computer Animation at BU?

1 December 2016

I am Alex Parker from Texas in the USA. I started the MA 3D Computer Animation at BU in September 2016 and this is how it all started… “You need to change your grad school plans,” is a hard thing to hear in the first place, but it’s admittedly a whole lot harder when it… Read more » about Why Study MA 3D Computer Animation at BU?

Why study MSc Forensic Anthropology at BU?

30 November 2016

I am Cecily Paldino from the USA, and I completed my MSc Forensic Anthropology at BU in September 2016. Upon graduating from Iowa State University, I came to the conclusion that I wanted to earn my Masters in Forensic Anthropology. So why did I choose BU? The study abroad dream. I wanted to give myself… Read more » about Why study MSc Forensic Anthropology at BU?

Why study LLM International Tax Law at BU?

30 November 2016

I am Ana Carolina Diniz from Brazil, and I would like to share with you the reasons why I am proud to be an alumnus of the LLM International Tax Law at Bournemouth University. The course units. The first term develops your knowledge about international law, dispute resolution and corporate law, while in the second… Read more » about Why study LLM International Tax Law at BU?

Living at BU’s Okeford House

30 November 2016

Okeford House is an accommodation unit specifically for postgraduate students, about 20 minutes’ walk from Bournemouth University, off Wimborne Road. I live by myself in a studio flat, meaning my room contains my sleep and study area, along with a kitchen, shower, and bathroom all in one unit, but having flatmates is a much… Read more » about Living at BU’s Okeford House

BU’s Chesil House offers the best of both worlds!

30 November 2016

If you need a quiet and mellow place to come home to then Chesil House is your place. Since a mixture of PG and UG students live in Chesil, there is a perfect balance here. It is easy to make friends and great for the mature student who is looking for a study space and… Read more » about BU’s Chesil House offers the best of both worlds!

Lu’s BU Masters in Sport Management leads to Adidas work placement in Shanghai

24 November 2016

My name is Lu and I have been studying at BU for almost four years. I did Accounting and Finance here for my bachelor degree but I chose another completely different area for my masters degree which is MSc Sport Management. Everyone including my parents asked me ‘Why?’… Because I just simply… Read more » about Lu’s BU Masters in Sport Management leads to Adidas work placement in Shanghai