The Graduate Skills + Awards!

Follow us on Instagram for more news and international student stories! The Graduate Skills + Programme was an extremely well-curated programme to prepare graduates to land a job after they get their degree. The programme consisted of 4 stages – 1) Self-awareness 2) Explore 3) Experience 4) Prepare to apply In each stage, we had to attend… Read more » about The Graduate Skills + Awards!

How to volunteer as a Bournemouth University student

There are many volunteering opportunities in and around Bournemouth, with many local groups, charities, and organisations that are often seeking volunteers to help out in a variety of ways. Volunteering can be a great way to broaden your horizons and explore the local community, whilst having a positive impact through rewarding work. Bournemouth University encourages… Read more » about How to volunteer as a Bournemouth University student

Male student Muhammad standing in front of Talbot Campus buildings

Muhammad’s experience of studying MSc International Management

This is a guest blog by MSc International Management student, Muhammad Sohaib Abbasi about studying this course as an international student. Coming to a different country especially as an international student is never easy, however as a Pakistani studying MSc International Management; I can surely say that it was the right decision. Moving from Pakistan… Read more » about Muhammad’s experience of studying MSc International Management

Student Erin smiles in front of a white backdrop, wearing a black tee. She wears minimal make up and her long hair is half tucked behind her shoulder.

Erin’s insights into Bournemouth’s campus, activities, and accommodation

This is a guest blog by Erin Pinnel, MA Scriptwriting student. In this blog, she shares her insights into living and studying in Bournemouth as a Postgraduate student. Studying in Bournemouth has been an amazing experience as someone who is living away from home for the first time. Probably one of the best selling points… Read more » about Erin’s insights into Bournemouth’s campus, activities, and accommodation

Darren Hughes

From a policing career to disaster management

In his guest blog, MSc Disaster Management student Darren Hughes discusses how his background in policing has provided him with opportunities within the field of disaster management and how the flexibility of the course has allowed him to continue working and balancing family life.  I have been in policing for 18 years in both Sussex… Read more » about From a policing career to disaster management

Student Erin smiles in front of a white backdrop, wearing a black tee. She wears minimal make up and her long hair is half tucked behind her shoulder.

Dedicated study spaces for MA students

Guest blogger Erin Pinnel returns to share her insights into the spaces she likes to study in whilst completing her MA in Scriptwriting. Bournemouth University was my first choice because it has so many postgraduate facilities and opportunities. On the Talbot campus where the Faculty of Media & Communications courses are taught, in the Tolpuddle… Read more » about Dedicated study spaces for MA students

Navigating Your First Year of University: An International Student’s Journey

Follow us on Instagram for more news and international student stories! As an international student studying MSc in Management with Business Analytics at Bournemouth University in the UK, I vividly remember my first year of university. It was a rollercoaster of emotions, from excitement and anticipation to homesickness and uncertainty. In this blog post, I want to… Read more » about Navigating Your First Year of University: An International Student’s Journey

Student Esther poses in a bright green jumper on Talbot Campus

Esther’s experience of studying MA Media & Communication

Esther Sandra Mene is currently studying MA Media & Communication, this is her guest blog. I chose to study this degree because I have always been interested in media and communication, and I wanted to learn more about the theories and practices of this field. I also wanted to develop my skills in research, analysis,… Read more » about Esther’s experience of studying MA Media & Communication

Ene Adasen

Balancing family life with postgraduate study

In her guest blog, Ene Adasen, who is studying MSc Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship talks about how she has managed the challenges of postgraduate study alongside family life and how studying on this course has benefited her own business.  I remember feeling apprehensive when I first arrived at Bournemouth for the MSc Innovation Management &… Read more » about Balancing family life with postgraduate study

What I have learnt as an international student at BU

Follow us on Instagram for more news and international student stories! David Cuellar Diaz, from Colombia, shares his experience as an international student at Bournemouth University. As an international student pursuing an MSc in Data Science and AI at Bournemouth University in the United Kingdom, I have learnt a lot about life, culture, and education…. Read more » about What I have learnt as an international student at BU