Do you have a question for one of our vloggers? Oli and Dom will soon be making a special vlog, where they’ll answer your questions about studying at BU and life in Bournemouth. So if there’s something you’d like to know, just ask! We’ll pick a selection of your questions and hand them over to Oli… Read more » about Ask a vlogger!
Why I chose to do a Master’s
When I started my undergraduate degree in Multimedia, the idea of doing a Master’s in the future never occurred to me. My course was very broad and covered a range of different areas, from audio and video production to scriptwriting, photography to web design, and my time was spent learning about all of these and… Read more » about Why I chose to do a Master’s
Harriet Rose’s story: How to decide if uni is right for you
Not sure if uni is right for you? Harriet Rose is here to help you decide!
My placement with AFC Bournemouth
For most students, the concept of applying for a job placement can be terrifying. Endless job descriptions, applications and interviews can be daunting at first, but the result is certainly worth it. Having a placement year is one of the main reasons I chose to study at BU. Too many jobs nowadays require applicants to… Read more » about My placement with AFC Bournemouth
Juggling childcare and uni
Being a mother while studying at university can be a wonderful experience. I should know, I’ve been doing it for the last two years along with my husband who is studying as well. We have not only been juggling child care and uni, but we’ve also been doing it away from our home country and… Read more » about Juggling childcare and uni
The BU community
Coming to university, one of my biggest fears was the worry of finding friends, being able to fit in and generally just feeling comfortable with my surroundings. Although Bournemouth University is a relatively small university compared to others, I believe this makes for a tighter knit community. When walking around a university twice the size,… Read more » about The BU community
Being a part of Nerve Media
*Radio voice* Hello! Sophie here, you’re reading my blog about Nerve Media, BU’s student-run media hub! *End of cheesy radio voice literary device.* BU offers so many societies for you to join, and societies are, in my humble opinion, an integral part of your student experience. Right at the peak of these is SUBU (the… Read more » about Being a part of Nerve Media
I stayed at BU for my Master’s
Once you’ve decided to study a Master’s, choosing the course can be difficult enough let alone having to go through the whole process again of deciding which university to go to. When faced with this decision I had to do a lot of research and it was almost like the undergraduate process all over again!… Read more » about I stayed at BU for my Master’s
Iakovos’s story: Is postgraduate study right for you?
If you’re not sure whether or not postgraduate study is right for you, Iakovos has some tips to help you make your decision.
Jessica’s story: Life as an Advertising student
In her latest vlog, Jessica tells us how she spends her time as an Advertising student.
Your top questions
We’ve been busy answering your queries, so we thought it was time for another ‘Top Questions’ blog post. Here’s what you’ve been asking! What is Extra and when does it start? Extra is for applicants who have used all of their uni choices and want to apply to BU. Please note you can only apply… Read more » about Your top questions
My Events Management story
The decision to come to university was an inevitable one for me, much like a lot of people of our generation. What wasn’t inevitable were the experiences that would come from being a part of BU and all the opportunities I’ve experienced throughout the last four years. Coming to uni is so much more than… Read more » about My Events Management story
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My placement experience at Enterprise Mobility
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Course Stories: Film & TV Production
The realities of student life
A Guide to Student Jobs: Where to Find Them and How They Help Your Future
Anna’s Trip to Ghana with Work the World