Tonya tells us what you can get up to over the holiday season in Bournemouth…
An American in England
Before accepting my BU offer Despite wanting to live in England for most of my life, I only recently discovered that I have a passion for forensic anthropology, or, the study of human bones to assist in solving crimes. Therefore, Bournemouth University was more than a perfect fit. The MSc Forensic Anthropology program enticed me… Read more » about An American in England
Iakovos’s story: What I’ve learnt in my first semester
Now that Iakovos has been at BU for a whole semester, he tells us what he’s learnt so far…
What’s great about MSc Marketing Management?
For those who are into marketing but don’t have much idea what exactly within it you would like to study, BU is going to give you a migraine with a variety of Marketing-related courses! We have Advertising, Media and Communication, Marketing Management, Events Marketing and the list goes on. I would say each course is… Read more » about What’s great about MSc Marketing Management?
How I funded my postgraduate degree
There’s no denying it: postgraduate study is a big financial commitment. It’s a lot of money to invest in one year, and many people worry about how to pay for it. Funding was certainly my main concern throughout the application process. I really wanted to do my Master’s, but at the same time I wasn’t… Read more » about How I funded my postgraduate degree
Tonya’s story: Why you should do a postgraduate degree
Why should you consider postgraduate study? Tonya has the answers…
The Bournemouth Christmas Market
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Bournemouth, with lights, entertainment and a traditional German Christmas market to get us all in the festive spirit. I headed down on Friday evening to check it out. Here’s what I made of it: The market centres on the square and offers a festive environment to… Read more » about The Bournemouth Christmas Market
Why I chose BU for my Master’s degree
There are many reasons to choose BU for postgraduate study. Here are the top three reasons why I, personally, chose BU for my Master’s. The place BU was an obvious choice for me as it is the closest university to my home town of Poole. That said, I would’ve been quite happy to relocate to… Read more » about Why I chose BU for my Master’s degree
Don’t let funding concerns hold you back
After deciding to apply for the MSc Forensic Anthropology course at Bournemouth University, and having my conditional offer confirmed, the next part of the process was funding – how was I going to pay for it? For everyone, whether you’re considering a Master’s or actually doing one right now, a huge part of the decision… Read more » about Don’t let funding concerns hold you back
Iakovos’s story: Giving up work to study
Thinking about giving up work for postgraduate study? That’s what Iakovos did, so he’s here to offer you some advice…
BU’s SHIVA Project wins Times Higher Education (THE) Award
A BU research project which enables schoolchildren with disabilities to take part in artistic activities has won the Outstanding Digital Innovation in Teaching or Research Award at the Times Higher Education (THE) annual ceremony. The SHIVA Project (Scuplture for Healthcare: Interaction and Visual Art in 3D) won the award at the THE Awards, one of the… Read more » about BU’s SHIVA Project wins Times Higher Education (THE) Award
Living away from home
For international students like me, moving away from home to another country where weather, culture and language are totally different could be tough. Here I will tell you my story of how I found accommodation and how I settled in for the first few days in Bournemouth. I don’t live in BU halls, not because… Read more » about Living away from home
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