This is a guest blog from Patty who is currently studying MSc Computer Animation & Visual Effects. She also studied BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art & Design at Bournemouth University too. In this blog she explains how postgraduate study is different to undergraduate study. Master’s vs batchelor’s degree – What to expect? A master’s is… Read more » about From undergrad to MSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects
This is a joint guest blog by William Smith, MA Social Work student, and June Symonds, BA (Hons) Social Work student. They were both awarded the Dorset Council Award for Social Work, at the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences awards ceremony. When I (William) started my Master’s in September 2020, my end goal was… Read more » about Being recognised for the Dorset Council Award for Social Work
Three years ago I came to university to not only receive a qualification in a career that I want but to get a new start. A fresh beginning to continue learning about life and being independent. University itself is not the easiest of times and it is an experience that vary. It is one where… Read more » about Farewell and Advice to Newcomers
Gina is a recent graduate from MSc Investigative Forensic Psychology. We spoke to her to find out more about her experiences and how she found her time studying at Bournemouth University, as well as what she’s up to now. Tell us a bit about yourself and the course you studied My name is Georgina (Gina),… Read more » about Life after studying Investigative Forensic Psychology
Why a Master’s of Business Administration? I had always thought that down the road I would continue my education to help further my career. After gaining some work experience and talking to co-workers going back to school, I decided that I wanted to get my master’s degree before other life circumstances got in the way…. Read more » about The Long Sprint: A year as an MBA student
This is a guest blog by MA Media & Communication student Julia Weiss. Julia discusses why she continued to study at BU after her undergraduate and what she enjoyed most about her Master’s degree. Bournemouth University offers a wide range of services but also opportunities, which I was able to firstly experience during my bachelor’s… Read more » about What I enjoyed most about studying MA Media & Communication
Why did I choose BU again? Accreditation & value for money Since BU is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business (AACSB), and not all universities have this, I wanted to stay somewhere that was well accredited when looking for a master’s. Also, BU offers a discount on postgraduate tuition if you’ve… Read more » about My reasons for choosing to study my Master’s at BU
As the workload can increase when comparing an undergraduate course to a postgraduate course, there are many important aspects to consider when heading into a Master’s when it comes to managing that workload, making sure that the workload is evenly spread out and that you are taking enough time off in between when completing the… Read more » about Tips for surviving a Master’s
The process of determining whether to move on to a postgraduate course started, for me, at Christmas 2020 when I had just finished the first semester of my final year on BA (Hons) Television Production with the first stage of the process being deciding what postgraduate course would be best suited for me. My primary… Read more » about Why I returned to BU for my Master’s
After studying BA (Hons) Social Work for nearly 3 years, my degree is coming to an end. Final year at university can feel pretty daunting and full on, but for me I found myself making the most of all the offers and opportunities Bournemouth University have for us. In my final year, we experienced guest… Read more » about The end of an era, the start of my career
Hammed is an MSc Information Technology student who has spent his placement with Clearview Imaging. In his blog he talks about how he spent his time on placement, what he’s learnt and what his plans for the future are. In June 2021, I began my professional placement at ClearView Imaging Limited in Thame, England. ClearView… Read more » about How a placement enhanced my skills
Hey! This is Madhumitha, an international student from India. On the account of Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, a friend and I decided to visit Frieda’s Tearoom to experience the culture of Afternoon Tea for the very first time! Here is a vlog on how the day unfolded –
My Hospitality placement experience in Melbourne, Australia
Stacey, Rosie, and Eli’s Duke of Imran Award
Studying in the UK as an international student: Is it worth it?
How much money you need as a student (& money saving tips)
The role of accreditation in Psychology degrees: what does it mean?
Navigating university life: things I wish I knew before I arrived
My overseas experience as a Master’s student with the Turing Scheme
Why I chose Computer Animation at BU? An International Student’s Perspective
Things to do in Bournemouth as the seasons change from Winter to Spring