Guest Blog by Bethany Pawson on accommodation and Clearing. Many people think that there is no chance that you will be able to get in halls if you have gone through Clearing because they fill up so fast, but did you know that Bournemouth University offer an accommodation guarantee for Clearing students too! When I found… Read more » about Getting into halls through Clearing isn’t as unlikely as you think!
What is adjustment and what is it for?
This is a guest blog by Eleanor Townend, sharing her take on Adjustment. Do you want your say on anything ‘university’? Email BU Blogs or comment below and we’ll be in touch! Finally! A-Levels are done, the sun is out, and you’re looking forward to starting the next big chapter in your life: University! After attending… Read more » about What is adjustment and what is it for?
Know your plan B!
This is a guest blog by Kate Marchant, explaining everything ‘Clearing and Adjustment’. Email BU Blogs or comment below if you want to share your experiences or give advice surrounding university? Most of us have felt, at some point in our lives, that we are on the wrong path. Whether that be that we are in… Read more » about Know your plan B!
Ayomide’s clearing story
This is a guest blog by Ayomide, sharing her Clearing story. When doing my UCAS, after receiving my offers, I chose my firm and my insurance choice. I was so set on getting into my firm I hardly looked into my insurance choice. It was a back up and as it is called, an insurance… Read more » about Ayomide’s clearing story
Today’s the day – We’re open for clearing!
So today really is the day – the 5th July marks an exciting opportunity for many of you as Bournemouth University Clearing is now open! This is a little blog about applying to Bournemouth University through Clearing (and a little secret… it’s quick, easy and stress-free). What is Clearing? Clearing is organised by UCAS and… Read more » about Today’s the day – We’re open for clearing!
Admissions contacts
When applying for university, or even when your place is already secured, you might find yourself a bit confused, with so many questions that you want to ask. It might be that you’re not sure what to do about your accommodation, registration and enrolment, or where to find your timetable or how to register with a… Read more » about Admissions contacts
Taking the Leap from UG to PG
While I was studying Journalism BA at Bournemouth University I never ever considered going on to do a postgraduate course. In my naïve young mind I thought I would graduate, become a news anchor on Channel 4 News, retire a millionaire at forty and that would be that. Very quickly after graduating (in the midst… Read more » about Taking the Leap from UG to PG
Applicant Open Days – what are they all about?
The magic moment you get that email from UCAS track is one I’ll never forget – you have an offer and it all starts to seem real. So firstly – congratulations from me! Here at BU they totally understand that not everyone can attend an Open Day during the autumn term, which is why we… Read more » about Applicant Open Days – what are they all about?
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