This is a guest blog post by Katie Stroud, BA (Hons) Events Management student. I’m Katie, and I am currently working at Live Group as part of my placement whilst studying Events Management at BU. As part of my course, I am required to carry out a 30-week placement with a minimum of 30 hours… Read more » about My insights into studying BA (Hons) Events Management and finding a placement you love
My research journey, and my advice for your success
This is a guest post by PhD student Aziean Jamin. Hello, I am Aziean Jamin, a PhD student at Bournemouth University Business School. In addition to that, I am also employed as an academic at Universiti Teknologi MARA Malaysia. Currently, I am on a three-year study leave. Through my working experience, I had the privilege… Read more » about My research journey, and my advice for your success
Everything there is to know about undergraduate student finance for 2024 entry
Our Future Students Enquiry Team advisers are foundations of knowledge and every so often we ask them to share their top tips on key topics. Here’s their latest blog about all things student finance for undergraduate students. What financial help can I get? Tuition Fee Loans to cover the full cost of your course. This… Read more » about Everything there is to know about undergraduate student finance for 2024 entry
Personal statement tips and advice!
Hey, I’m Shreya! I’ve recorded the below vlog which includes my advice on how to write your personal statement, including my tips and tricks!
Five ways I spend less in Bournemouth
Bournemouth is a beautiful city for the adventurous. Filled with indoor and outdoor activities. It is difficult to not engage in activities across the seasons. Apart from tourism, Bournemouth is also known for its numerous high-quality educational platforms. Every year, thousands of students from all parts of the world begin their education journey. Navigating this… Read more » about Five ways I spend less in Bournemouth
How BU’s postgraduate financial support helped me against every student’s worst enemy
Some students prefer to stay at the same university after their undergraduate degree and advance to postgraduate study, and I was no different. However, one of any student’s major worries is, “How am I going to pay for this?”. Having enough money and finding ways to spend less money has always been a part of… Read more » about How BU’s postgraduate financial support helped me against every student’s worst enemy
How I secured my short placements for my Media Production degree
Hey guys! I’m a Media Production student here at BU and in this vlog I talk about how I secured my short placements for my degree. Hopefully the advice in this vlog will help you secure your placement(s) as they are so valuable to developing your employability!
My 7 reasons to study at BU!
Hey guys, I’ve put this vlog together about my top 7 reasons to study at BU in my vlog below! Here’s a rundown of the 7 reasons: Great transportation links Bournemouth has so much open area to explore Bursaries & scholarships Opportunities to try something new Large student community Placement opportunities Sustainability
Three of my go-to, delicious, student-friendly recipes
When you’re at uni, cooking for yourself in between lectures, assignments, clubs/societies and whatever else you get up to is hard! So you need easy, cheap and delicious meals to make that are quick! In this vlog I give you three of my favourite go-to student-friendly recipe ideas 😊 Happy cooking!
Never be afraid to ask for help: my experiences with BU’s student support services
Admitting that you are struggling and may need some advice, or just a chance to vent is not as easy as it sounds. As a university student, it’s difficult to actually stop and realise that you are finding things difficult. The multitude of student support services available at BU have helped me through some personal… Read more » about Never be afraid to ask for help: my experiences with BU’s student support services
More than just a course: why should you do extra-curriculars at university??
The start line When I first arrived in Bournemouth, the only thing I knew for certain is that I will study BSc(Hons) Psychology. I did research the Students’ Union before, but I had no idea where I would find friends, what hobbies I’d try and how my first year would look like. So, I joined almost… Read more » about More than just a course: why should you do extra-curriculars at university??
How to prepare for and get the most out of a BU Open Day
I’ve created this vlog to help you get the most out of attending an Open Day at BU 🙌