During my reading week in the first semester of my second year of studies, I participated in the Bournemouth University X ClickASnap & Teemill Hackathon event, run by the Computing and Informatics department! This was the second Hackathon event I have taken part in, and these events were open to all students within both the… Read more » about My Hackathon event experience
Life as a final year Computing student
BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology student Zayn Mehrali is in his final year of the course. He recently took part in a poster event for final-year computing students, during which students had the opportunity to showcase their projects and get feedback from academics to help them progress their ideas. In his guest blog, he talks… Read more » about Life as a final year Computing student
Everything you need to know about studying Criminology at BU
Studying a Criminology degree at Bournemouth University will broaden your perspective on numerous different topics such as; Terrorism, Modern Slavery, and Organised Crime. During your degree you have opportunities to study abroad, do a variety of work placements, and develop a research-based project surrounding a topic that interests you. Year 1: At Bournemouth University, the… Read more » about Everything you need to know about studying Criminology at BU
My insights into studying BA (Hons) Events Management and finding a placement you love
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 top insights on how to maximise your time at Bournemouth University
BU BSc (Hons) Sport Management graduate Kristaps has created this vlog to talk through his top insights with you about making the most out of your university experience at BU!
My favourite assignment as a BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation student
Ever wondered what we get up to on the BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation course at BU? In this vlog, I talk about my favourite assignment which involved attending a practice crime scene! It was super practical and I loved it. I hope this vlog excites you to study the BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation course at… Read more » about My favourite assignment as a BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation student
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!
Gain tips and insight into the Games course at BU from TIGA Graduate of Year
This guest blog is from Jack Creasy, a BSc (Hons) Games Design graduate and TIGA (The Independent Game Developers’ Association) Graduate of the Year. In this blog, Jack reviews his experience of the course and offers some top tips for prospective students considering our Games courses. What made you choose BU? I attended a Bournemouth… Read more » about Gain tips and insight into the Games course at BU from TIGA Graduate of Year
Speed networking to meet prospective placement employers
Iris Compan del Monte is a BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Management student. She recently attended a placement event to help Computing students meet with potential employers and find out about the roles they have available. In this guest blog, she talks about the experience. Finding the perfect placement can be an exciting but stressful journey,… Read more » about Speed networking to meet prospective placement employers
Why I love studying Midwifery at the Portsmouth Campus
My name is Harrison and I study Midwifery! My whole life I have been surrounded by inspirational women such as my mother and grandmother who became the main role models and sculpted me into the person I am today. I chose to study midwifery because I am passionate about women’s health; including pregnancy and birth… Read more » about Why I love studying Midwifery at the Portsmouth Campus
Why I think you should do a placement year!
This is a guest vlog by graduate Kristian who studied Business & Management with Project & Operations Management at BU. In this vlog Kristian shares why he thinks placements are a great addition to a university degree and lists the benefits of taking a placement year.
Why I chose Bournemouth University and my course
It was a long journey for me to choose what I want to study at university. Since a young age, I’ve always been a unique blend of creativity and analytical thinking. I found myself naturally drawn to the world of marketing and communication, where the two worlds collide. After I reviewed my options, it became… Read more » about Why I chose Bournemouth University and my course