Thinking about applying for a postgraduate degree at Bournemouth University? Whether you are a current undergraduate student wanting to progress your studies further at BU or you have come from another university and wish to begin your postgrad journey with us, the application process can seem a little daunting at times. Here is an overview… Read more » about Step by step: How to submit a postgraduate application online with some hints and tips
New Term, New Year: Tips to consider for what’s to come.
The first semester of BA Hons Multimedia Journalism for year two has been intense. As fun and interesting as the course is, I often felt like there is a lot going on around me. Part of that reason are due to all the other commitments I have made in my professional and personal life. As… Read more » about New Term, New Year: Tips to consider for what’s to come.
Portfolio Tips – MA 3D Computer Animation, Digital Effects Application
With an increase in the demand for Computer Animation roles, both MA 3D Computer Animation as well as MA Digital Effects have seen a boost in the number of applicants throughout the years. Both courses are designed for students who wish to excel in a variety of 3D fields. There are a few things to… Read more » about Portfolio Tips – MA 3D Computer Animation, Digital Effects Application
My Top 5 Tips For International Travel Student Quarantine
Whether it’s your first time arriving to Bournemouth University or returning for another year, I know all of us are keen to start the next chapter of our lives. However, the circumstances of pandemic traveling will cause some students to quarantine upon arrival. Bournemouth University is fully prepared for this and have opened accommodations to… Read more » about My Top 5 Tips For International Travel Student Quarantine
Tips for application process and interview day for paramedic science
This is a guest blog by current student Eloise Pearce, studying BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science. The application process when applying to any university, for any course, can be a stressful experience no matter which subject you are hoping to study. Even more so for the BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science course due to its limited spaces… Read more » about Tips for application process and interview day for paramedic science
Top tips on how to write a personal statement for Midwifery
To celebrate International Midwives Day on 5 May, current student Jess, shares some tips on how to write a personal statement if your applying for BSc (Hons) Midwifery. Writing about yourself in general is hard enough but when you only have 4,000 characters to make a great first impression, mention all your transferable skills, talk… Read more » about Top tips on how to write a personal statement for Midwifery
Revision tips when at uni
Revision, everyone has to do it, and if your anything like me, I found revision a hard task to get my head around. Revision is a very personal thing and you need to find the right technique that works for you because if you keep trying to push a method that isn’t working for you,… Read more » about Revision tips when at uni
10 current student tips to being new at BU
This is a guest blog by current student Alice. As I am now a third year student (wow where has the time gone?!) I thought I would share some of my top tips that I picked up along the way during my first year at BU: 1) Planning is key It doesn’t matter how you… Read more » about 10 current student tips to being new at BU
University life on wheels – my 5 Top Tips
Hi, Tom here – I’m a final year student at BU studying for a degree in Computing. I’ve had an amazing three years learning new things, meeting new people and most importantly having tons of fun along the way, but my story is a little different to most. You see, I have a condition called… Read more » about University life on wheels – my 5 Top Tips
Top tips for budgeting as a student
Hi everyone! I’m Areej! I am from Egypt and I’m doing the games software engineering course. Today I am going to tell you all about some budgeting tips that I personally follow. Being a student and having limited finances doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t go out or that you have to live off of instant… Read more » about Top tips for budgeting as a student
Tips and tricks for arrivals week
I am Sandra Achim from Romania studying a Master’s in Events Management here at BU since September 2017. We all know that preparing to go abroad as a student can be challenging but I promise you that this will be an unforgettable adventure. I would like to share with you what happened during my arrival… Read more » about Tips and tricks for arrivals week
Study Skills: the Netherlands vs the UK
Hi! I’m Nikki Mennen. I’m originally from the Netherlands and came all the way to Bournemouth to study a Master’s in Creative Writing and Publishing. Although the overall culture of the Netherlands is very similar to the UK, I noticed some differences whilst living as a student and developing my skills here. Just don’t learn… Read more » about Study Skills: the Netherlands vs the UK









