This is a joint guest blog by William Smith, MA Social Work student, and June Symonds, BA (Hons) Social Work student. They were both awarded the Dorset Council Award for Social Work, at the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences awards ceremony. When I (William) started my Master’s in September 2020, my end goal was… Read more » about Being recognised for the Dorset Council Award for Social Work
Farewell and Advice to Newcomers
Three years ago I came to university to not only receive a qualification in a career that I want but to get a new start. A fresh beginning to continue learning about life and being independent. University itself is not the easiest of times and it is an experience that vary. It is one where… Read more » about Farewell and Advice to Newcomers
Life after studying Investigative Forensic Psychology
Gina is a recent graduate from MSc Investigative Forensic Psychology. We spoke to her to find out more about her experiences and how she found her time studying at Bournemouth University, as well as what she’s up to now. Tell us a bit about yourself and the course you studied My name is Georgina (Gina),… Read more » about Life after studying Investigative Forensic Psychology
The Long Sprint: A year as an MBA student
Why a Master’s of Business Administration? I had always thought that down the road I would continue my education to help further my career. After gaining some work experience and talking to co-workers going back to school, I decided that I wanted to get my master’s degree before other life circumstances got in the way…. Read more » about The Long Sprint: A year as an MBA student
What I enjoyed most about studying MA Media & Communication
This is a guest blog by MA Media & Communication student Julia Weiss. Julia discusses why she continued to study at BU after her undergraduate and what she enjoyed most about her Master’s degree. Bournemouth University offers a wide range of services but also opportunities, which I was able to firstly experience during my bachelor’s… Read more » about What I enjoyed most about studying MA Media & Communication
My reasons for choosing to study my Master’s at BU
Why did I choose BU again? Accreditation & value for money Since BU is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business (AACSB), and not all universities have this, I wanted to stay somewhere that was well accredited when looking for a master’s. Also, BU offers a discount on postgraduate tuition if you’ve… Read more » about My reasons for choosing to study my Master’s at BU
Tips for surviving a Master’s
As the workload can increase when comparing an undergraduate course to a postgraduate course, there are many important aspects to consider when heading into a Master’s when it comes to managing that workload, making sure that the workload is evenly spread out and that you are taking enough time off in between when completing the… Read more » about Tips for surviving a Master’s
How to actually ENJOY Studying: A Guide to Surviving a Masters
Hey, In this vlog I take you through some of the tips and tricks I use to make studying an activity that I actually enjoy!
Fun things to do as a student in Bournemouth
Hiya. I’m sure you’ll all know by now that Bournemouth and the local area has some pretty amazing beaches. But in this vlog, I’m going to show you some other ideas of things to do in town and further beyond. There’s so much to explore when you arrive. You’re going to love it!
Gaining set lists & making memories | BU Summer Ball 2022
Hiya, The time finally arrived for me to go to the Summer Ball! I’d never been before due to the pandemic so this was my first and last time going and I made every second count! I didn’t make it to the famous survivors photos (sorry for the spoilers) but I did have an amazing… Read more » about Gaining set lists & making memories | BU Summer Ball 2022
The new episode on my “international friends” series
One of the most significant reasons for me to choose the UK for my master’s degree year was higher multiculturality compared to other European countries. According to my experience as an international student in the UK, I can say that the UK education system tries to improve its cultural diversity vision in many areas…. Read more » about The new episode on my “international friends” series
My University Morning/Night Routine (Productive and Mindful)
Hey! I hope you enjoy this video of my new morning routine that best fits my life as a Masters Student. From waking up early to doing self care activities, these are things that help me be more mindful and focused for the rest of the day!









