Harriet Davis, recipient of a BU Music Scholarship, tells us how she’s making the most of her uni experience… Since starting my degree in Advertising and Marketing at Bournemouth three years ago, I’ve wanted to make the most of my time here by utilising the opportunities available to all students. I have been a keen… Read more » about Finding my forte at BU
What can you get for the price of a phone contract?
It seems nowadays student loans and fees have become a taboo subject. With figures and interest rates being thrown about it can seem daunting to apply for loans, which for many is the first time they have ever needed to apply for financial aid. But there really isn’t much to worry about; there are numerous… Read more » about What can you get for the price of a phone contract?
The BU Academic Excellence Scholarship
I’m going to be talking about the BU Academic Excellence Scholarship. It’s a scholarship worth £1,500 that’s given out to all students who achieve ABB or above at A-level or Distinction, Distinction, Merit or above in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. (As always, do check the terms and conditions!) There’s an unlimited amount of scholarships… Read more » about The BU Academic Excellence Scholarship
Chris’s top tips: UCAS personal statement
Writing a personal statement is a key part of the UCAS process and it can be stressful, as lots of people find it hard to promote themselves…
askBU Top things asked this week!
1. I’ve applied, when can I visit BU? Many of our courses run special days intended for applicants to come to campus, meet the team, get a more in depth feel for the course and occasionally can include interviews or activities. These tend to run from January through to March, and if you are… Read more » about askBU Top things asked this week!
The gut-wrenching wait
By Louis Sherman 1st year BU student, BSc (Hons) Applied Geography The wait for your first response to your UCAS application is one of the most painful and anxious moments of your life, well that is what I thought anyway. Finally you have the relief of sending off your application and you don’t really think… Read more » about The gut-wrenching wait
Tracking The Prey Called UCAS….!!
By Patricia Obawole 2nd year BU Student, LLB (Hons) Law This is probably just the inner animal lover in me, but has anyone ever watched one of the nature shows when the Lion is about to catch a deer? Well, tracking UCAS is similar to this. Imagine you have become your inner lion and you are… Read more » about Tracking The Prey Called UCAS….!!
askBU Top things asked this week!
Check out the top 5 things our askBU Future Students team have been asked this week, it may answer a question that you have about your chance to study here at BU.
Application Process
By Michelle Lillywhite 2nd year BU Student, BA (Hons) Social Work So, you have been to the open days, you know about the finance, you know where your mates want to go – and all you need to do is apply – but don’t panic!! The first thing to do is know where you want… Read more » about Application Process
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