By Bradley Ransom 2nd year BU Student, BA (Hons) Business Studies Before starting University I often thought hard about how things would work out when I got there. I went travelling after finishing my A-levels and moved into a flat in a BU Halls of Residence, Chesil House (2nd newest halls of residence in Bournemouth)… Read more » about Meeting New People
Top things askBU were asked this week…
Status of application We know how anxious this time of year can be, so we try as best we can to respond to applicants within 2-3 weeks of receiving your application through from UCAS. If you submitted your application before the 15 January deadline, Universities have until 31 March to respond. Once you have been… Read more » about Top things askBU were asked this week…
Choosing your University: What I think is great about BU!
By Rebekah Klitgaard 1st year BU Student, BA (Hons) Communication & Media Hi prospective students! I’m Becky, a first year student at Bournemouth University studying BA (Hons) Communication and Media; however, this is not my first time at university. I’ve previously studied at a different university before realising it wasn’t right for me, so applied… Read more » about Choosing your University: What I think is great about BU!
Choosing Your University: things to think about
By Marianne Calnan 3rd year BU student – BA (Hons) English As soon as you turn 16 nowadays, it seems university is all teachers talk about. Whether you decide to go to college, sixth form or enrol on an apprenticeship after year 11, university seems the logical next step for most students. If you’re serious… Read more » about Choosing Your University: things to think about
Choosing your university: How Open Days can really make a difference
By Natalie Smith 2nd Year BU Student, LLB (Hons) Law The most important choice about university is picking the right one. The right university for your best friend might be your worst nightmare, and therefore your choice in university has to reflect you and what you want. But your choice shouldn’t just be based on… Read more » about Choosing your university: How Open Days can really make a difference
Open Days
Hi, I’m Max and I work in our events team! We organise a whole range of events throughout the year to help you get the best insight to BU as possible – and I love it! I know it can be hard trying to figure out which event is best for you so I’ve written… Read more » about Open Days
Top 5 things askBU were asked this week
Health and Social Care Mini Open Day If you haven’t quite made up your mind which Health and Social Care course is right for you and would like to visit BU to find out more, we’ll be holding a Mini Open Day at our Lansdowne Campus on Wednesday 13 February. You’ll have the opportunity to… Read more » about Top 5 things askBU were asked this week
Top 5 things askBU were asked this week
Top 5 things askBU Enquiries have been asked this week… Late applications Although the UCAS applications deadline was 15 January, here at BU we are still happy to consider late applications, for most of our courses. As soon as a course is full, our website will be updated to show this. All of our courses… Read more » about Top 5 things askBU were asked this week
Ten Top Tips to making the most out of your Open Day
Hi, I’m Dan and I work in the Digital Communications Team. Now that we know each other better I thought I’d give you ten (well, 12, actually) top tips to help you make the most out of the Open Days that we’re holding tomorrow and Saturday. Think about all the questions you have about coming… Read more » about Ten Top Tips to making the most out of your Open Day
Our first Open Days of the year are coming very soon!
The summer is always a busy time of year for us here at BU, and this summer is no exception! If you’re considering coming to visit us, our June Open Days are a great way not only to see our Campus, but also to meet the academic team and have all of your questions answered…. Read more » about Our first Open Days of the year are coming very soon!
Welcome!
Hi, I’m Nic and I look after Undergraduate Recruitment for BU. This year is the big one! We know that whilst it’s exciting, planning to go to university can sometimes be a daunting process. I’m one of a team of BU staff bloggers who will be sharing advice and guiding you through what you need… Read more » about Welcome!
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