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SUBU: Societies, volunteering and the student voice

December 30, 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

December 27, 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

Tonya’s story: Festive Bournemouth

December 23, 2015

Tonya tells us what you can get up to over the holiday season in Bournemouth…

An American in England

December 22, 2015

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

December 21, 2015

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?

December 18, 2015

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

December 16, 2015

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

December 14, 2015

Why should you consider postgraduate study? Tonya has the answers…

The Bournemouth Christmas Market

December 9, 2015

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

December 7, 2015

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

December 4, 2015

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