Student Blog

Preparing for A-Level results day

23 July 2018

The 16th of August is keyed into many of your calendars and, with the day looming, now is the perfect time to start preparing for the big results day. Track – UCAS Four years later, I still have my UCAS account and log in details in my Notes on my phone- somewhere I knew I… Read more » about Preparing for A-Level results day

Deciding the right path for you

29 January 2018

Okay people, I am not going to lie to you, but this is a really heavy and complex topic. I mean you’ve probably got some ideas in your head about what course you are going to study at university and where you might end up having a job after, but trust me when I say… Read more » about Deciding the right path for you

How I chose my postgraduate course

10 January 2018

Please watch my video below to find out some helpful tips on what to consider when deciding on your PG course.

Why you should book an Open Day

19 October 2017

Booking an Open Day is the most valuable thing you can do when picking a University. Looking at the website and photos can only give you so much information about the course/location/accommodation, but if you really want to immerse yourself in parts of Uni life, you must book an Open Day! Luckily, Bournemouth University have… Read more » about Why you should book an Open Day

Everything you need to know about lectures

29 May 2017

When applying to university a common question is what are lectures really like? Hopefully this blog will enlighten you a little more! Each module you take at university will be made up of lectures, seminars and workshops. They are all slightly different with regards to their learning based structures and outcomes. Lectures generally focus on… Read more » about Everything you need to know about lectures

My Course – MLit (Hons) English

27 March 2017

Greetings from Bournemouth University! My name is Jaime and I am from Colorado, USA. I am on a unique programme here at BU – MLit (Hons) English – which includes both an undergrad and postgrad degree in one course. MLit includes: Three years of an undergrad course – BA (hons) English A required 4-week or… Read more » about My Course – MLit (Hons) English

Three important differences between the UK and US education systems for Undergrad students

20 February 2017

1. Courses vs. Majors In the US, you have a choice of majors and minors. Majors and minors are subjects that you want to specialise in. US colleges and universities also require you to have what is known as ‘general educational units’. UK universities have you apply for one specific course and that course… Read more » about Three important differences between the UK and US education systems for Undergrad students

Choosing the right degree

17 January 2017

Choosing a degree isn’t always easy, and sometimes although you want to go to university you may not understand which degree is right for you. Sometimes you have no idea what you want to do or find yourself struggling to pick between multiple subjects. It could even be that you have a career in mind… Read more » about Choosing the right degree

Media Facilities Tour at BU

4 January 2017

Join me as I show you some of the main places you can find in BU’s Media School and what to expect if you join the faculty of Media and Communication.

Madrid: The BARM Diaries

26 December 2016

Hey! I’m Bethany, a first-year student of BA Retail Management (BARM). On November 16th, our lecturers took a leap of faith and flew with us to Madrid. This decision can only be described as probably both the best and worst decision of their year. Some students put the phrase ‘start as you mean to go… Read more » about Madrid: The BARM Diaries

Starting as a Media Production Student at BU

9 December 2016

Hey! i’m Hannah and I’m one of the newest members of the BU Vlogging team 🙂 I’m in my first year studying Media Production and I hope this helps anyone who is thinking of studying at BU.

Why study LLM International Tax Law at BU?

30 November 2016

I am Ana Carolina Diniz from Brazil, and I would like to share with you the reasons why I am proud to be an alumnus of the LLM International Tax Law at Bournemouth University. The course units. The first term develops your knowledge about international law, dispute resolution and corporate law, while in the second… Read more » about Why study LLM International Tax Law at BU?