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Accommodation options for Postgraduate students

If you are coming to Bournemouth University as a postgraduate student there are lots of accommodation options available. Whether it’s halls of residence or a student house, here is your guide to postgraduate accommodation in Bournemouth, from a current Masters student.   Halls of Residence: If you’re looking for an ensuite room, with bills included… Read more » about Accommodation options for Postgraduate students

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Turing Work Overseas

This is a guest post by Kara Price-Jones I graduated my Masters Foundations in Clinical Psychology course with distinction at Bournemouth University (BU) in November 2023. I became blessed when my supervisor, Shanti, and BU along with Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts (SSLA) in India, created a position for me to do research in India…. Read more » about Turing Work Overseas

My journey to BU as an international student was tough yet motivating and rewarding (part 2.)

This is a guest blog by Yaw Preko (MBA) Master’s of Business Administration Navigating the intricacies of the visa application process and arranging travel tickets presented significant hurdles on my path to studying abroad. With limited knowledge about these procedures, I sought assistance from a trusted agent, adding to the already substantial financial burden of… Read more » about My journey to BU as an international student was tough yet motivating and rewarding (part 2.)

My journey to BU as an international student was tough yet motivating and rewarding (part 1.)

This is a guest blog by Yaw Preko (MBA) Master’s of Business Administration Dreaming of pursuing a master’s or PhD in business abroad has been a long-standing aspiration for me, transcending geographical boundaries and offering a broader academic horizon. However, the prospect of studying overseas entailed grappling with the weighty burden of financial considerations, which… Read more » about My journey to BU as an international student was tough yet motivating and rewarding (part 1.)

Why study MSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects at Bournemouth University?

Hi, I’m Nina, a postgraduate student from Poland. I graduated from BU with a BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art and Design in June and this September I’ve started MSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects. In my case, computer animation was the best combination of my two main interests: arts and maths. I knew I wanted… Read more » about Why study MSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects at Bournemouth University?

Why I chose Bournemouth for my Postgraduate Research Degree

Rama Permana is currently with the Bournemouth University Business School as a Postgraduate Researcher. In his guest blog he talks about what brought him to Bournemouth and how he has found working towards his PhD and living here.  Why did you choose to research at BU and what has attracted you to research this area?… Read more » about Why I chose Bournemouth for my Postgraduate Research Degree

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Everything you need to know about student bank accounts

I’ll be honest, before coming to university I had no idea that student bank accounts were a thing, and so an article like this would have been quite useful! You might be thinking, what’s the point? I already have an account, why do I need another? One word: Freebies! Firstly let’s understand the difference between… Read more » about Everything you need to know about student bank accounts

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Lecture vs Seminar?! What is the difference?

At university, you will be exposed to a very different way of learning than you would have had in Secondary School and Sixth Form/College. Higher Education is more focused on independent learning and at BU, we like to see ourselves as colleagues and less as teachers and students. So what actually is the difference between… Read more » about Lecture vs Seminar?! What is the difference?

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5 things to do in Bournemouth during the summer

Arriving to your accommodation early? Staying until your tenancy runs out? Whatever your reason, at some point you’re likely to be in Bournemouth during the summer. When societies take a pause and you’re (temporarily!) free from lectures and seminars, you might start to wonder what to do with your spare time. Of course, Bournemouth is… Read more » about 5 things to do in Bournemouth during the summer

The Graduate Skills + Awards!

Follow us on Instagram for more news and international student stories! The Graduate Skills + Programme was an extremely well-curated programme to prepare graduates to land a job after they get their degree. The programme consisted of 4 stages – 1) Self-awareness 2) Explore 3) Experience 4) Prepare to apply In each stage, we had to attend… Read more » about The Graduate Skills + Awards!

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Combining my passion for sport and academic ambitions at BU

This is a guest blog by Zechariah Johnson, a student at BU studying MSc Data Science and AI, who also plays volleyball through the BU Sport Scholarship. When I was offered the opportunity to come set for the volleyball team at BU, I was thrilled to continue my education, continue playing the sport I love,… Read more » about Combining my passion for sport and academic ambitions at BU