Did you decide today that you want to go to uni only to find the deadline has passed? That’s ok, you can still go. And the choice is either to wait until next year (putting the deadlines in your diary now) or see what is available to late applicants. Deadline doesn’t mean dead-end.
Tracking The Prey Called UCAS….!!
By Patricia Obawole 2nd year BU Student, LLB (Hons) Law This is probably just the inner animal lover in me, but has anyone ever watched one of the nature shows when the Lion is about to catch a deer? Well, tracking UCAS is similar to this. Imagine you have become your inner lion and you are… Read more » about Tracking The Prey Called UCAS….!!
askBU Top things asked this week!
Late applications Didn’t quite meet the 15 January deadline? Visit our webpages to see if the course you’re interested in studying is accepting late applications, you might even find an alternative course that takes your fancy http://courses.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/. All applications need to be submitted through www.ucas.com as soon as possible. Offer letters Offer letters are starting… Read more » about askBU Top things asked this week!
The things I wish someone had told me before I came to uni
By Sanita Lustika Third year BU student, BA (Hons) Digital Media Design After making this important decision, how do you move and study in a new place, possibly very far from home? To some extent for me it felt almost surreal to take this step, which seemed so big and scary. It, however, comes with… Read more » about The things I wish someone had told me before I came to uni
Not sure which accommodation to choose?
There’s a range of accommodation you can choose from. The student village is conveniently located on campus, so you’re minutes’ walk from the lecture theatres, which can of course be handy if you plan on spending hours in the library late at night or have a tendency to hit the snooze button on your alarm… Read more » about Not sure which accommodation to choose?
Applicant Open Days
These days are designed for anyone who’s been made an offer by BU, and would like an opportunity to visit us and learn more about their specific course. These events are an optional extra to help you make your decision and therefore you are not required to attend. If you’ve previously attended an Open Day… Read more » about Applicant Open Days
Interview sessions
Some courses may ask you to attend an interview session. These sessions are designed to ensure that you have the right background and skills-base for the course, as well as give you the opportunity to find out more about us. Some sessions are on a one-to-one basis, others include group sessions. If you’re invited to… Read more » about Interview sessions
askBU Top things asked this week!
Check out the top 5 things our askBU Future Students team have been asked this week, it may answer a question that you have about your chance to study here at BU.
My First Semester of University
By Sophie Wheeler 1st year BU student, BA (Hons) Scriptwriting for Film and TV I have only been at university for one semester, but I can already confidently say to anyone that is considering applying… do it! I know it’s an enormous financial decision and at 9k per year, many would argue whether it’s actually… Read more » about My First Semester of University
You Shall go to the Ball…
By Patricia Obawole 2nd year BU Student, LLB (Hons) Law You walk into the ball, long chiffon evening dress swooping the floor creating a regal and sophisticated look. You hear the gasps from the people present at the sheer sight of you. After giving a slight nod at your Law Framework leader, you take the centre… Read more » about You Shall go to the Ball…
Bournemouth’s Christmas Market
By Rebecca White 3rd year BU Student, BSc (Hons) Archaeology The Christmas market has come to Bournemouth for the sixth year, and this year will be in the town centre until the 6th of January. The market features a selection of stalls selling gifts and trinkets, ranging from warm winter accessories, jewellery, household items and Christmas… Read more » about Bournemouth’s Christmas Market
The Journey…
“What is Uni like?!” you cry. “How much time do you have?!” we reply. It’s a journey and no two journeys are the same but we can give you a rough idea of what to expect. Study-wise there’ll be concepts you grasp straight away followed by theories you just can’t get your head around. There’ll… Read more » about The Journey…
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