Student Blog

Moving to Bournemouth from London

August 12, 2015

So there you are in the big smoke, the big city, enjoying everything that your location gives you on your door step – so why move to Bournemouth? I thought the same thing, and having moved to London for work and the lifestyle I wasn’t sure about leaving behind all the good things that I… Read more » about Moving to Bournemouth from London

Why you should come to a Clearing Open Day

August 6, 2015

Getting a place through Clearing is great, but have you thought about attending one of our Clearing Open Days? Be it before you’ve confirmed your place or afterwards, it’s still important to come and view the university you’ve chosen. Clearing may have been a bit of a rush for you, and most people are in… Read more » about Why you should come to a Clearing Open Day

Getting my MA without giving up the day job

August 6, 2015

I’ve always wanted to do a Master’s degree, but, like many people, life was getting in the way. I enjoy my job and wanted to keep building my industry experience. Plus, I like having a salary and I think the bank likes me paying my mortgage too. So, how to get that MA without giving… Read more » about Getting my MA without giving up the day job

Oli’s story: Student life

August 3, 2015

Oli’s back, and this time he’s talking about student life in Bournemouth…

Alex’s Clearing story: How to apply for bursaries and scholarships

July 31, 2015

So, once you’ve made it through Clearing in one piece, it’s time to relax, right? Well, you’re almost there. Once you’ve got a confirmed offer from BU it’s time to consider applying for university funding. I know that after going through the stress of Clearing, all you’ll want to do is sit down and bask… Read more » about Alex’s Clearing story: How to apply for bursaries and scholarships

Clearing or gap year?

July 28, 2015

This time a year ago I had no idea what I was doing with my life. Sounds like typical over dramatic me, doesn’t it? I’d applied to university and was waiting for A-level results, so surely I was going to continue on that path – problem was I didn’t want to do that course any… Read more » about Clearing or gap year?

My first year studying Events Management

July 27, 2015

Since I’ve been at BU I’ve learnt so many transferable skills. It’s amazing that in one year I have grown so much as a person and I am now confident in my career path. The decision to study Events Management has to be one of the best decisions I’ve made, the course is the perfect… Read more » about My first year studying Events Management

I changed courses through Clearing

July 23, 2015

Being an international student, applying for universities can be overwhelming. The Clearing experience was much better than I expected, and one that I’m glad I went through. I went through Clearing three years ago, when I was at a different university studying a different degree, which was LLB Law. I didn’t enjoy the course and… Read more » about I changed courses through Clearing

Top things to do in Bournemouth

July 17, 2015

Had I not become a student at BU, I don’t think I’d have ever heard of Bournemouth and I sincerely wonder why that is now. It may not be as flashy or as historic as London is, but it definitely is a place worth coming to and realising with your own eyes that Bournemouth is… Read more » about Top things to do in Bournemouth

An archaeologist’s summer: digs, pigs and Iron Age tribes

July 17, 2015

Five weeks, 55 first years, 15 second and third years and a field in Dorset. The plot for a romantic comedy? Not quite. It was the setting and cast for Bournemouth University’s annual training excavation, The Big Dig. Every year all the first years studying Archaeology, Anthropology and Forensic Science spend five weeks out in the field learning… Read more » about An archaeologist’s summer: digs, pigs and Iron Age tribes

Being a Student Rep

July 14, 2015

At BU the academic staff know how important it is that the student voice is always heard – this is why they run a scheme supported by the Student Union to create Student Representatives for each class on each course for each level. At the beginning of each year you elect a new rep for… Read more » about Being a Student Rep

Clearing: How does it work?

July 11, 2015

You might have heard about Clearing before, or you might be wondering what it is and whether it’s something you need to know about. Clearing is the final chance for you to find a place at uni this year. There are a few different reasons you might go through Clearing: If you didn’t quite meet… Read more » about Clearing: How does it work?