Mousa’s placement as a CAD designer

This is a guest blog by Mousa Askar, who’s studying the MSc Engineering Project Management. My Name is Mousa Askar, and I am an international student taking a master’s degree in Engineering Project Management at BU. I moved to Bournemouth in 2015 and now I am undertaking a yearlong placement at MASS Concrete, a leading… Read more » about Mousa’s placement as a CAD designer

Creating a VR Experience during Lockdown – My proudest achievement this year

Whenever I have faced a complicated life choice, I have time and time again found myself going back to the quote, “Good things happen to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.” – Abraham Lincoln. I was in a similar dilemma when the COVID-19 lockdown started and the biggest challenge… Read more » about Creating a VR Experience during Lockdown – My proudest achievement this year

How John’s dedication helped him start his career at JPMorgan

This is a guest blog post from John Nana about his placement experience whilst studying one of our postgraduate courses in Computing & Informatics. Utilise every opportunity. Break barriers. Have fun. Those were the words running through my mind during the international commencement ceremony for postgraduate students at Bournemouth University. My name is John Nana… Read more » about How John’s dedication helped him start his career at JPMorgan

Graduate Lucy lands a role with ITV

This is a guest blog post by graduate Lucy Brady, graduate from BA (Hons) Television Production. Last February, I was fortunate enough to be offered a job at ITV Daytime as a Studio Technician, working part-time alongside completing my TV Production degree at Bournemouth University. My contract was due to change to full-time in June, however, 2020 had… Read more » about Graduate Lucy lands a role with ITV

The BU and UK Experience, and the Things I Learnt

Back in 2019 when I finally decided to come to Bournemouth University, I knew that the coming year was going to be different from everything I had ever known. From all the stories people tell about their time studying abroad, I had gathered that the year was going to be a new learning experience at… Read more » about The BU and UK Experience, and the Things I Learnt

Portfolio Tips – MA 3D Computer Animation, Digital Effects Application

With an increase in the demand for Computer Animation roles, both MA 3D Computer Animation as well as MA Digital Effects have seen a boost in the number of applicants throughout the years. Both courses are designed for students who wish to excel in a variety of 3D fields. There are a few things to… Read more » about Portfolio Tips – MA 3D Computer Animation, Digital Effects Application

How I’m finding my course during Covid-19

Hiya, Being on a practical course in the middle of a pandemic comes with it’s challenges, so I thought I’d discuss how we’ve got over them and our new ways of working in TV 🙂 Thanks for watching! Emily 🙂

From Rome to Bournemouth – how BU helped build my career with Siemens

This is a guest blog by Jonathan Faraoni, our BSc (Hons) Computing graduate, and currently studying MSc Internet of Things at Bournemouth University. My story begins in 2015 when at the age of 19 years old I decided to move abroad for my studies and pursue a bachelor’s degree in science and technology. After many… Read more » about From Rome to Bournemouth – how BU helped build my career with Siemens

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My experience at a virtual Postgraduate Open Day

I’ve never been to a virtual open day before, and my first one was with Bournemouth University! It was such a great opportunity to speak to lecturers, the immigration team, and even students who are currently doing the course I was considering. If you’d like to hear more about why you should sign up to… Read more » about My experience at a virtual Postgraduate Open Day

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How to adapt to working and learning from home

The pandemic has caused a ripple of change across the entire world and in order to stay safe, many of us have been asked to work and study from home. Over the past few months, I have continued to work two part-time jobs alongside my master’s degree and even though it’s been tough I’m slowly… Read more » about How to adapt to working and learning from home

A day in the life of a trainee through the eyes of Aisling Scott

This is a guest blog post by graduate Aisling Scott after completing the Legal Practice Course. As I approach just over the half way mark of my first seat in Laceys Private Client team, the stressful process of applying for training contracts seems a lifetime ago and I can safely say it was all worth… Read more » about A day in the life of a trainee through the eyes of Aisling Scott

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Why would you study for a Master’s degree ?

In the crowded job markets nowadays, employers tend to look for candidates that stand out and can be distinguished easily. The extra higher – level qualification would give you a competitive edge between other applicants to improve your financial prospects as well as investing in your own future showing your ability to commit to an… Read more » about Why would you study for a Master’s degree ?