A real-world approach and more – why I stayed at BU

Alongside a BU scholarship, fee discount for being a BU alumni and a Student Loan from Student Finance England, there were many reasons why Nicoletta stayed at BU for her Master’s degree in Corporate Communication. Hear her story in this short Q&A. What was your main reason for studying a postgraduate qualification? To specialise my… Read more » about A real-world approach and more – why I stayed at BU

Online events and how they helped me

Moving from school to college especially in another country, is a time filled with excitement as well as a little fear about how things might be when you get there. It is  perfectly normal to feel like this, you will not be the only one in this situation and everyone else will have those same… Read more » about Online events and how they helped me

BU the centre of media excellence

I was very confused initially and was not able to make a decision about which university to apply to. I applied to 6 in the UK and got entry into all of them. Making the final decision was the most crucial part. I read a lot of research about each one and spoke to family… Read more » about BU the centre of media excellence

Funding options in the United States

The United States boasts that it is the educational hub for local and international students alike with various commercialised funding options coming in to your mailbox regularly as well as information about federal loans and grant opportunities. However, based on your income, federal loans and grants after applying on FAFSA do not cover all the… Read more » about Funding options in the United States

It doesn’t have to be expensive studying abroad

Whenever someone plans to study abroad the first thing that comes to the mind is the cost. A lot of people have the desire to study abroad but the idea of an expensive education holds them back. As, I come from India. I am going to tell you about the amazing funding options available for… Read more » about It doesn’t have to be expensive studying abroad

The thoughts of an Indian in Bournemouth

I am Sugandha Bhandari, an Indian born in Thailand, studying MA Corporate Communication.  Life before Bournemouth I have lived in different parts of India and interacted with people from all over South East Asia throughout my life. My childhood was influenced by different cultures. While growing up, I was always interested in communicating with people… Read more » about The thoughts of an Indian in Bournemouth

Student Finance – Everything you need to know!

It’s student finance time! By now you will have sent of your UCAS applications to your chosen universities and will be eagerly awaiting a response. You need to make sure you are aware of how much going to university will cost you and what finances you are eligible for. Let me break it down for… Read more » about Student Finance – Everything you need to know!

Next steps

Are you in your final year of A-levels or planning to return to full-time education? Thinking about applying to BU? If so, are you unsure of how to get started? If the previous applies to you, take a look at my step by step guide on what to do next…   Make your UCAS application (https://www.ucas.com):… Read more » about Next steps

I’ve submitted my application, what happens next?

How will I know if I’ve been made an offer? Once you’ve applied through UCAS, you’ll receive a username and password, these details can be used to track the progress of your application in UCAS Track. You’ll also receive an email with your login details to access your BU myHub account. This is BU’s online… Read more » about I’ve submitted my application, what happens next?

The best of both worlds

I am Spiwe Ncube from Zimbabwe studying a Master’s in Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology here at BU since September 2017. Although I can’t read your mind, I am sure you are searching for a university or trying to decide from your list of short-listed universities, right? I have been in your shoes. It was not… Read more » about The best of both worlds