My first couple of months as a Product Design student

So far my university experience has been everything I’d hoped for, if not more! Product design has always been a strong passion of mine which is why I knew it was something I wanted to spend four years of my life studying. After visiting numerous universities I finally fell in love with Bournemouth University and… Read more » about My first couple of months as a Product Design student

My Corfe House home

Hi, I’m Meera, and I know a lot of you are keen to hear about accommodation at BU. So I thought I’d share my experience of living in Corfe House. Corfe is available for people starting in January too, so listen up if that’s you! It is situated very close to Poole town Centre, Railway… Read more » about My Corfe House home

Your top questions

With UCAS applications in full swing, AskBU have been answering a lot of your questions this week. Here are just a few that you’ve been asking… I’ve applied for one course at another university but am applying for a different course at BU and need to tailor my personal statement. What do I need to… Read more » about Your top questions

The final year

When I started out at uni, the thought of being in final year seemed really distant and like I didn’t need to think about it, but (not meaning to scare you) it comes around a lot quicker than you think. Whether you are doing a simple three year course or have the option to do… Read more » about The final year

My experience of the Postgraduate Development Award

Joining the Postgraduate Development Award is one of the best decisions I have ever made. The PGDA allowed me to fully develop myself personally and professionally, and has given me transferable skills which will benefit me for my whole life! I achieved the Gold Award and Outstanding Contribution Award which is something I am very… Read more » about My experience of the Postgraduate Development Award

Five things to consider when creating a university shortlist

Academic Reputation University is a big commitment, so before deciding upon where you want to study, it’s important you do a bit of research. A key thing most people consider is the reputation that the university has; you can find out this information by looking at university league tables and ratings in the Guardian and… Read more » about Five things to consider when creating a university shortlist