Student & Graduate Stories

What you get from a Postgraduate Open Afternoon

19 February 2016

University open days are known as opportunities for prospective students to explore the uni campuses, facilities or accommodation. On an open day the students can also gather information about potential courses they are aiming for and speak to staff or student ambassadors about what it would be like to study there. At BU, open days… Read more » about What you get from a Postgraduate Open Afternoon

How I got a tuition fee waiver

15 February 2016

Deciding between studying for a Master’s degree or braving the big wide world of employment was a tough decision for me to make. After graduating in 2015 I was unsure exactly what it was I even wanted to do with my degree. I spent many hours searching the internet for jobs and even applied to… Read more » about How I got a tuition fee waiver

Making the most of student discounts

9 February 2016

Being a student can be a tough time financially, but the strain is eased by making use of your student discount. Your student card can be used to get discounts from a vast range of shops and services, plus you can get extra discounts by buying an NUS Extra card. Here are my top tips… Read more » about Making the most of student discounts

Coping with homesickness

8 February 2016

Homesickness is something that affects many students, and not just those who have travelled hundreds of miles to university. Even if you only live a short distance away, you’ll probably miss home at some point. You might even feel fine at the beginning, but suddenly start feeling homesick after you’ve settled in. As postgraduate students,… Read more » about Coping with homesickness

Tonya’s story: Postgraduate loans breakdown

4 February 2016

If you’ve been worrying about funding your studies, Tonya has some good news for you about postgraduate loans.

Why I love being a BU sport scholar

1 February 2016

Receiving a BU Sport Scholarship is about more than just money. We asked some of our students what it means to them to have a Sport Scholarship, and here’s what they said: Chloe Thomas – table tennis My name is Chloe and I am a first year student at Bournemouth Uni, studying Nutrition. I am a Welsh… Read more » about Why I love being a BU sport scholar

Undergraduate to postgraduate study: A big step!

29 January 2016

Some days, postgraduate life seems very different from undergrad. Gone are the carefree days where it was fine – even expected – to spend all day in bed, your entire loan in one week, and all your free time napping. It cannot be emphasised enough that studying a postgraduate course is a hugely rewarding and… Read more » about Undergraduate to postgraduate study: A big step!

Balancing study and a part-time job

27 January 2016

Many students work part-time alongside studying, either because they need some extra funds or they just want to be independent. Some students also want to gain relevant experience to enhance their employability or simply want to explore life “out there”. Whatever the reason is, I believe a part-time job will surely benefit you in one… Read more » about Balancing study and a part-time job

Iakovos’s story: A day in the life of a Cinematography student

25 January 2016

Iakovos shows us what it’s really like to study MA Cinematography for Film and Television.

Moving to the UK to study Archaeology

21 January 2016

For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to live in the UK. It wasn’t until I found my love for history and science that I knew my way to live in the UK was going to be through education, and I am glad Bournemouth is the school I am studying in now. … Read more » about Moving to the UK to study Archaeology

Moving to Bournemouth from Brazil

21 January 2016

The main reasons I chose BU are the location and atmosphere of the city, reputation of the university and support to international students. Applying to BU was easy as the system is friendly, the instructions are clear and the admissions team is very efficient. My BU life has been incredible! The university really supports international… Read more » about Moving to Bournemouth from Brazil

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