My Media School Scholarship

I am 28 years old and was born and raised on the tiny island of Malta in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. Our education system in Malta is very similar to the one here in the UK, however Malta being such a small country doesn’t have many resources to cater for specialised subjects –… Read more » about My Media School Scholarship

Your top five questions

Some are making final university choices, while others are just starting to explore uni options. Here are your top five questions this week: 1. I’m an international student and have been awarded the Academic Excellence Scholarship. Does accepting it reduce my chances of getting other scholarships such as the Commonwealth Scholarship I have also applied for?… Read more » about Your top five questions

My scholarship story: investing in my future

Namaste and greetings to everyone! A positive, dedicated, outgoing and open-minded 24 year old, this is Manish all the way from the Land of Himalaya, Nepal. An avid movie buff, I am also an auto enthusiast, love travelling, exploring new places and learning about foreign culture and language. I feel fortunate to have been awarded… Read more » about My scholarship story: investing in my future

The Academic Scholarship (EU)

My name is Sophie, I am 23 years old and I am originally from France. I received the BU Academic Scholarship (EU) to help me to do a Master’s degree in Hotel and Food Service Management. My academic pathway has been a long search for what I really want to do. After my French A-levels,… Read more » about The Academic Scholarship (EU)

Things to consider when picking a university

Picking a university can be daunting and it’s a very big decision to have to make. With so many universities out there, it can be tough to pick the one where you want to spend 3 (or maybe 4) years of your life. So I’ve come up with a list that should make it a… Read more » about Things to consider when picking a university

Our growing campus

Bournemouth finally became a university in 1992 after being a College of Technology, an Institute of Higher Education and a Polytechnic. Its long and varied history means that the campus is constantly being upgraded and the buildings updated to ensure Bournemouth is a great place for future students and staff. Since I’m a member of… Read more » about Our growing campus

BU graduate receives prestigious Hospitality Mentoring Award

Bournemouth University graduate Daniele Quattromini has been named as the winner of this year’s Gold Service Scholarship for hospitality award. As winner, he will receive a year’s worth of expert mentoring, where he will work with the Royal Household at a state banquet, visit the vineyards of Champagne and Bordeaux, amongst other things. Quattromini, 25,… Read more » about BU graduate receives prestigious Hospitality Mentoring Award

BAFTA Q&A: Interstellar winner Andy Lockley

Andy Lockley graduated from Bournemouth University in 2000 and his career has gone from strength to strength ever since. Andy works at visual effects house Double Negative where he has worked on films like The Dark Knight, Hot Fuzz and the Harry Potter franchise. Andy was on stage at the Oscar’s in 2012 accepting the Best… Read more » about BAFTA Q&A: Interstellar winner Andy Lockley

My scriptwriting journey so far…

Before starting my Scriptwriting MA I worked at Gothenburg Film Studios. I always knew I wanted to be a scriptwriter and decided to enrol on the Master’s in Scriptwriting at Bournemouth University. During the Master’s itself, I wrote numerous scripts that were made by the Media School. I also met a Director, for whom I wrote many scripts…. Read more » about My scriptwriting journey so far…

Ten things I’ve learnt so far

When I get asked about the things I’ve learnt about through my postgraduate degree it’s mostly to do with the course I’m studying. My course is very simple to explain but being a Master’s student is a whole new learning curve in itself. So I have compiled a list of 10 things I have learnt… Read more » about Ten things I’ve learnt so far

BU Business Studies graduate wins prize from Condor Ferries

A recent BA (Hons) Business Studies with Finance graduate has received a student prize from Condor Ferries for the best assignment looking into greenhouse gases. Christina, who collected her £500 award at her graduation ceremony in November, received the prize for her assignment looking into the measuring and reporting of greenhouse gases. She said: “The assignment… Read more » about BU Business Studies graduate wins prize from Condor Ferries

Should I stay or should I go: commuting to university.

Media School student Alice White talks about commuting to BU and how nothing will stop her enjoying the Bournemouth social scene… Postgraduate study is no doubt hard work. When I committed to studying at Bournemouth University my mind was initially focused on sorting out the finances, books, and deciding which colour laptop protector would best match… Read more » about Should I stay or should I go: commuting to university.