Student Blog

PG Student Loans

6 January 2017

Wondering about loans for Postgraduate students? Ellie is here to help!

Being a student inevitably means there’s going to be limitations in terms of your spending. Unless you’re descended from a line of millionaire or billionaire parents that spoil you (or in that case if your parents are pretty strict and want you to experience the struggles of living) then you’re going to have to watch… Read more » about Retaining money as a student

Balancing PG study with family life

26 December 2016

Studying abroad has it pros and cons when balancing family life. On one hand, you do not have to stress too much when dealing with timetables. Likewise, you do not have to follow certain things such as meal times, which I used to do while I was living with my parents. On the other hand,… Read more » about Balancing PG study with family life

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

Christmas in Bournemouth: places to go and things to do

21 December 2016

Despite Bournemouth being quieter at the moment than during the term, there are still lots of things to do as you prepare for Christmas. The city seems less crowded due to the fact that many students are going back home, not only uni students, but also students from language schools too. If you’re staying in the town for Christmas… Read more » about Christmas in Bournemouth: places to go and things to do

It’s Christmas time in Bournemouth!

19 December 2016

Hello, I’m Danielle. An MA Corporate Communication student at BU. I’m going to talk about the festive activities in Bournemouth during the Christmas holidays.

What to expect from a Master’s in Corporate Communication

12 December 2016

If I had to tell you about the most positive experience in taking a Master’s degree in Corporate Communication it would undoubtedly be all the people around me. The unique opportunity to learn from others and share experiences makes this course even more special. This is something that does not come in any book. It is at… Read more » about What to expect from a Master’s in Corporate Communication

Why attend a postgradute open day?

9 December 2016

Attending a PG open day was one of the most useful things I did before deciding to come to BU. Watch this to hear why, plus some additional tips!

My Unexpected Journey to Bournemouth University

7 December 2016

My pathway is a very diverging and complex one. I discovered my talent of drawing at a very young age and I refined it throughout the years as I got older. However most of the time growing up I really had no idea what I wanted to do. I was letting the school education system push… Read more » about My Unexpected Journey to Bournemouth University

How first term is treating me…

5 December 2016

My first term of MA in Directing Film & Television has been a train ride full of anxiousness and excitement. At times it seems as though the rails were a little loose causing a bit of discomfort, other times they seemed secure and ridged and I lived through it with relative ease. Although, that goes… Read more » about How first term is treating me…

Living in halls as a PG

5 December 2016

Living in halls in first year of an undergraduate degree is something that nearly everyone who goes to university experiences. For me, I lived in the student village: quieter, close to campus, and basically sharing a house. Perfect. So I had never experienced living in a flat before. Nor living five stories up. So when I… Read more » about Living in halls as a PG