Student Blog

My BU Dean’s Scholarship

20 January 2016

Continuing studying at postgraduate level is a big decision, not least because of the financial implications. Unlike with undergraduate studies there is currently no government loan system for funding a Master’s course, at least not yet. I just missed out on the government loans of up to £10,000 for postgraduates, which will be available for… Read more » about My BU Dean’s Scholarship

My BU experience

19 January 2016

When I was searching for an MA programme, I loved the fact that BU differentiated itself from other universities by offering a more practical approach to my learning–that is why I ultimately chose to study at BU. I was able to learn the theory behind public relations and then I was able to put that… Read more » about My BU experience

Why I chose BU

18 January 2016

My name is Angelique and I am a citizen of the United States of America. I chose Bournemouth University because I used the books that were written by the lecturers there to obtain my Bachelor’s in the States. Bournemouth also showed more interest in me than any other school that I applied to in the… Read more » about Why I chose BU

From Brazil to Bournemouth

18 January 2016

I always wanted to experience living abroad as I could challenge myself, live with other cultures, develop my English language skills and face situations that make me leave my comfort zone. It was easy for me to pick the country I wanted to live in; UK universities are some of the most traditional in the… Read more » about From Brazil to Bournemouth

Ten things I’ve learnt so far

15 January 2016

Since starting at Bournemouth University in September, I’ve learnt so many things in a short space of time. It’s only since the first term has ended that I’ve had a chance to reflect and realise just how much of a journey it’s been. Here are ten of the main things I’ve picked up so far…. Read more » about Ten things I’ve learnt so far

How to stand out from the crowd

12 January 2016

The Postgraduate Development Award (PGDA) is meant for Master’s students at BU and is designed to help your professional and personal development apart from academic studies. Basically it is a system that gives points to certain activities that you participate in during your time at BU. The award encourages you to come out of your… Read more » about How to stand out from the crowd

Back to uni: it’s never too late to learn!

8 January 2016

Feeling too old to have a career change or go back to studying is a common phenomenon, although the phrase ‘it’s never too late’ is also something we hear very frequently! It’s understandable that the thought of going back to uni after a long study-free period can evoke anxiety, but I think this way of… Read more » about Back to uni: it’s never too late to learn!

Our New Year’s resolutions

6 January 2016

We asked our bloggers to tell us their New Year’s resolutions, and here’s what they had to say! Lauren Bishop My resolutions are not so much New Year’s ones as on-going things I want to achieve: doing well in my Master’s, getting super fit on my bike, performing well in my job and generally being… Read more » about Our New Year’s resolutions

Iakovos’s story: Clubs and societies at BU

5 January 2016

University isn’t just about the study, so Iakovos is here to tell us about clubs and societies on offer at BU…

My Academic Scholarship

2 January 2016

Like many people considering postgraduate study, one of my biggest concerns was funding. I was fortunate enough to have the support of my parents in addition to taking out a loan, but what made things so much easier was being awarded BU’s Academic Scholarship. When I first started researching Master’s degrees in the UK, the… Read more » about My Academic Scholarship

SUBU: Societies, volunteering and the student voice

30 December 2015

Obviously university is not all about studying, developing your soft skills and your personality is also important. Here at BU there are lots of opportunities for students to be involved in extracurricular activities and be part of a community with people sharing the same interest. BU has about 100 clubs and societies which all are… Read more » about SUBU: Societies, volunteering and the student voice

Where to eat on Talbot Campus

27 December 2015

Talbot campus is where I seem to be spending most of my time at the moment! With deadlines looming and projects well underway, I’m usually busy in the studios or in the library. Sometimes on days I’m feeling particularly organised I remember to pack a picnic in the mornings, but other days I seem to… Read more » about Where to eat on Talbot Campus