Rebecca recently completed her MSc Biodiversity Conservation. We asked her a few questions about her BU experience. What was your main reason for studying a postgraduate qualification? Redirection into a new career. Why did you choose BU? Renowned department, wonderful location and good university. What are the best things about your course and academic experience overall?… Read more » about Rebecca’s story – why I chose MSc Biodiversity Conservation
Amy’s story – why I chose BU
Amy Rivers has just finished her MA Advertising degree and we quizzed her about her BU experience. What was your main reason for studying a postgraduate qualification? To gain more knowledge on a specific subject and hopefully increase my employability. Why did you choose BU? Close to home, offered good career prospects (placement). What are… Read more » about Amy’s story – why I chose BU
Three things I wish ‘first-year-me’ knew
It’s been four years and I still haven’t sussed out uni-life, but we had a lot of fun trying to figure it all out. Looking back, there are definitely a few things I wish someone had told me from the start! 1. Try your best in first-year assignments to understand what kind of grades you… Read more » about Three things I wish ‘first-year-me’ knew
Reasons for being #BUproud
My name is Martina and I am a Bulgarian postgraduate student in MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. I took the important decision to join Bournemouth University one year ago and I can honestly say it was one of the best choices I have ever made in my life. I absolutely love it here and this… Read more » about Reasons for being #BUproud
A first class summer
Summer 2018 has undoubtedly gone down on record for the UK, and isn’t one that will be forgotten any time soon. The chart-busting heatwave gave Portugal a run for its money, all while the nation came together to cheer on our men and their unlikely, semi-final World Cup journey. Even when football didn’t come home,… Read more » about A first class summer
More than just an internship, 15 months on…
This is a guest blog by Oliver Tunmore, explaining how he was able to get his placement with Magenta whilst studying BA (Hons) Media Production. I can remember my interview at Magenta as if it were only a few months back, and it’s terrifying to think that it was actually February 2017. I remember pulling up… Read more » about More than just an internship, 15 months on…
Madison’s story – why I chose MA Media and Communication
Madison has just completed her MA Media and Communication. Before she left, we quizzed her about her BU experience. What was your main reason for studying a postgraduate qualification? I’ve always wanted to continue my education. I thrive in academia. Why did you choose BU? BU is highly ranked for media, they provide a large… Read more » about Madison’s story – why I chose MA Media and Communication
Ayomide’s clearing story
This is a guest blog by Ayomide, sharing her Clearing story. When doing my UCAS, after receiving my offers, I chose my firm and my insurance choice. I was so set on getting into my firm I hardly looked into my insurance choice. It was a back up and as it is called, an insurance… Read more » about Ayomide’s clearing story
My life on Talbot Campus
Some of my favourite spaces at Talbot Campus. As a postgraduate student of Corporate Communications under the faculty of Media and Communications all my classes were held on Talbot campus which meant that I got to spend a lot of time there. Getting around in the first weeks wasn’t easy and I must admit I… Read more » about My life on Talbot Campus
Thank you for voting me BU’s blogs and vlogs winner!
I am so over the moon to be given the BU Blogs and Vlogs winner title, so much so that I wanted to write a little thank you on the microsite it all began on just a few months back. Having been published on The Drum during my placement at IPM’s Agency of the Year,… Read more » about Thank you for voting me BU’s blogs and vlogs winner!
My first year in the PR Industry
Name: Yana Miladinova Course: BA Public Relations Placement Company: Red Setter Placement Job Title: PR Account Executive Placement length: 15 months Placement company website: www.redsetteragency.com Your LinkedIn account link: www.linkedin.com/in/ymila/ My first year in the PR Industry I started my placement in June 2017 as a PR & Marketing Intern at Red Setter – B2B… Read more » about My first year in the PR Industry
My course has everything, from statistics to bowling
I’m Milla Räsänen from Sweden and I’m studying an MSc in Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology at BU. Today I’m telling you a little bit about what is it’s like to study on my course. Flexible lecture times On my course we only have lectures twice a week, which leaves you plenty of time to study… Read more » about My course has everything, from statistics to bowling