What’s it like, now that I’m here?

On Friday 18 September I arrived in Bournemouth in time to move into my accommodation and start my Master’s degree. Boarding the plane at Dublin Airport, I felt nervous and apprehensive as well as excited. I’d known for at least a year that BU was where I wanted to continue my studies, and having just… Read more » about What’s it like, now that I’m here?

State of Play talks BAFTA, BU and building games out of paper

We were #BUproud to learn in April that three of our Interactive Media Production graduates had been awarded the BAFTA for Artistic Achievement at the British Academy Game Awards for their game Lumino City. We were lucky enough to be able to sit down with Luke, Katherine and Daniel and discuss what winning felt like,… Read more » about State of Play talks BAFTA, BU and building games out of paper

Games BAFTA Success for BU Alumni

We are very proud to share that a group of three of our BA Interactive Media Production graduates have been awarded the BAFTA for Artistic Achievement at the British Academy Game Awards for their game Lumino City, beating the likes of Assassin’s Creed Unity and Far Cry 4. 2003 Graduates Katherine Bidwell and Luke Whittaker, along with… Read more » about Games BAFTA Success for BU Alumni

My scholarship story

When I read the news that I had been awarded the scholarship for most promising student from an Access to HE qualification I was overwhelmed. For me, getting to university itself was an accomplishment I was never sure I would achieve. Although I had a decent education, through my adolescent years, it is fair to… Read more » about My scholarship story

From Bournemouth to Westminster

Nicky Woodhouse (BA Media Production, 1997-2000) tells us about how her degree at BU led her around the world, from Bournemouth to Afghanistan with David Cameron and back to the UK, where she now runs her own production company, Woodhouse T.V. I  always wanted to work in telly. Growing up through the 80s and 90s I… Read more » about From Bournemouth to Westminster

Students showcase short films at BU film festival

Surreal dream worlds, a World War 1 drama and documentaries about everything from nightclubs in churches to days of the week. This was just some of the work on show at the BU Student Short Film Festival. The Festival, conceived by lecturer Dr David McQueen and organised by students from the MA Media Production framework,… Read more » about Students showcase short films at BU film festival

the backs of two camera operators, wearing rain macs are shown kneeling on the beach infront of two RNLI staff wearing red rain macs. Bournemouth pier is pictured behind them and a fluffy boom microphone can be seen to the right of the image.

Hannah’s TV filming experience for the One Show

This is a guest blog from Hannah Clubley BA (Hons) Television Production student.  I’m Hannah, a third year Television Production student, and I wanted to share my recent experience working on a VT (Video Tape) shoot which aired on The One Show! I was lucky enough to be a runner on the shoot which was… Read more » about Hannah’s TV filming experience for the One Show

Student Erin smiles in front of a white backdrop, wearing a black tee. She wears minimal make up and her long hair is half tucked behind her shoulder.

Erin’s insights into Bournemouth’s campus, activities, and accommodation

This is a guest blog by Erin Pinnel, MA Scriptwriting student. In this blog, she shares her insights into living and studying in Bournemouth as a Postgraduate student. Studying in Bournemouth has been an amazing experience as someone who is living away from home for the first time. Probably one of the best selling points… Read more » about Erin’s insights into Bournemouth’s campus, activities, and accommodation

Student Erin smiles in front of a white backdrop, wearing a black tee. She wears minimal make up and her long hair is half tucked behind her shoulder.

Why Erin chose MA Scriptwriting and what opportunities it’s provided… so far!

This is a guest blog post written by Student Ambassador Erin Pinnell who is studying MA Scriptwriting.   As someone who completed a drama undergraduate degree, I immediately felt a connection to scriptwriting. Many other MA courses do offer scriptwriting as a module; however, Bournemouth is one of the only universities to offer a course dedicated… Read more » about Why Erin chose MA Scriptwriting and what opportunities it’s provided… so far!

Student learning on the pier with the sunset in the distance

A Comprehensive Packing Guide: What to Pack, What to Ditch, and What to Buy When You Get Here

Follow us on Instagram for more news and international student stories! Packing for university be it in a foreign country can be exciting as well as challenging. As a new student at Bournemouth University, you might be wondering what essentials you should bring with you to the UK. This blog will provide you with a comprehensive guide… Read more » about A Comprehensive Packing Guide: What to Pack, What to Ditch, and What to Buy When You Get Here