My placement year at GSK as a BU Biological Sciences student

This is a guest blog by James Fox, a current student studying BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences. Unlike BU, not all university’s offer a placement year and I knew from the outset it was most definitely something I wanted to do, so I could graduate with a degree and work experience.  BU’s placement team are brilliant… Read more » about My placement year at GSK as a BU Biological Sciences student

Madison gets creative on her marketing placement at The Business Software Centre

Hi! My name is Madison and I am a studying MA Media & Communication at BU. I am currently undertaking a placement as a Marketing Coordinator at The Business Software Centre (TBSC). I used various methods of trying to find a placement, which included the MyCareerHub, Indeed.com, LinkedIn posts, and sending emails to companies asking… Read more » about Madison gets creative on her marketing placement at The Business Software Centre

My international work placement in Greece

Hi! My name is Martha and I am a studying BA (Hons) Communication & Media at BU. I have recently completed an international placement as a PR & Media Intern at Archipelagos who run marine conservation projects in Greece, thanks to funding from Erasmus! The most enjoyable aspect of my placement at Archipelagos has been working… Read more » about My international work placement in Greece

BU student enjoys the challenge of a placement at L’Oréal

A placement year was one of the main reasons why I chose Bournemouth University and, after finishing mine, I can see just how valuable and useful one year can be. I was lucky enough to spend my placement year at L’Oréal within the Active Cosmetics Division’s PR & Communications team. I thought I had an… Read more » about BU student enjoys the challenge of a placement at L’Oréal

My Nutrition placement with Chartwells on campus

This is a guest blog by Ingrid Canudo, current student studying BSc (Hons) Nutrition. Leaving home for the first time can be very stressful for everyone; thinking about making new friends, understanding your course, moving to a new area can all cause anxiety. As well as all this you are now in control of your… Read more » about My Nutrition placement with Chartwells on campus

My placement in Vietnam as as Adult Nursing student

Guest blog by current student Coral studying BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing I have always had a huge interest in international travel so, when I heard about the opportunity to undertake an overseas elective placement here at BU, I jumped at the chance. During my third year of Adult Nursing, I had the opportunity to travel… Read more » about My placement in Vietnam as as Adult Nursing student

Blooming good placement year for Media Production student!

During my time at Bournemouth University, I undertook a year of placements, and on one of these that worked for I won award and this is my story. Hi my name is Sebastian Saxena, I am a BA (Hons) Media Production student in my final year. Firstly I began my placement year in a company called Truffle… Read more » about Blooming good placement year for Media Production student!

Balint Brunner – my year placement at Airbus

Full name: Balint Brunner Course: BA (Hons) Public Relations What was your placement: Internal Communications & Community Engagement Assistant   What made you want to undertake a placement?   Public relations is a very fast-paced industry, so I found it crucial to get some experience as part of my degree. I loved the idea of… Read more » about Balint Brunner – my year placement at Airbus

Thomas Dence, our enterprising placement student, and his challenging year in industry

This is a guest blog by Thomas Dence. The idea of finishing University and heading straight out into the real world of work was for me, as I think it is for many, both nerve-wracking and exciting. So, when, at the beginning of my Second Year, I was given the opportunity to get a head… Read more » about Thomas Dence, our enterprising placement student, and his challenging year in industry

Ellie talks placement during her sandwich year

A little bit about Ellie: Studying: Media and Communication Placement: Bureau Veritas UK Placement job title: Marketing Intern Placement duration: 12 months Why did you choose to study at Bournemouth? One of the deciding factors for me to come and study at Bournemouth was the option of taking a sandwich year placement. It’s been extremely… Read more » about Ellie talks placement during her sandwich year

Two reasons why you should take a placement

Bruna Tolomeli is from Brazil and is studying MA Post Production Editing. In this vlog she gives two reasons why she took part on a short placement even though it was not a requirement for her course. Check it out to understand how placement can open doors for you! Bruna Tolomeli, Brazil, MA Post Production… Read more » about Two reasons why you should take a placement