Student Blog

Helen Tokaiqali standing outside of a building with pillars in her military uniform

Unravelling the Public Health puzzle: my experiences pursuing an MSc at BU

August 10, 2023

Greetings! My name is Helen Tokaiqali and I am an Army Environmental Health Officer (EHO), dedicated to safeguarding the health and well-being of personnel within our forces. Alongside my military responsibilities, I have embarked on an exciting journey as a part-time student pursuing an MSc in Public Health at Bournemouth University. This unique opportunity allows… Read more » about Unravelling the Public Health puzzle: my experiences pursuing an MSc at BU

My experience of the Rising Voices event

July 11, 2023

This guest blog is written by MA Media & Communication student, Esther Sandra Mene about their experience attending the Rising Voices event. I attended a transformative event called Rising Voices that took place with the aim of creating visibility for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) writers in the Dorset area. This event was… Read more » about My experience of the Rising Voices event

My exceptional academic journey at BU

May 10, 2023

Neda Asadfalsafizadeh is studying MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship. In her guest blog she talks about why she chose to study at Bournemouth University and what she’s enjoyed about the course so far from the location near the beach to the range of units studied and the opportunities available to students. I would like to… Read more » about My exceptional academic journey at BU

My experience as a mature postgraduate Social Work student

March 20, 2023

This is a guest blog written by Abi Jones, a mature student currently in her first year of MA Social Work. I am in the first few weeks of my first 70-day placement at We Are With You (Drug and Alcohol Services) and I am finding that there is lots of opportunity for learning, both… Read more » about My experience as a mature postgraduate Social Work student

How MSc Nutrition & Behaviour expanded my knowledge and skills

March 16, 2023

This is a guest blog by BU graduate Consuelo Fernández Prieto where she shares her experience on the MSc Nutrition & Behaviour course and her future career plans. My name is Consuelo and I am a registered Dietitian and recent graduate from MSc Nutrition & Behaviour at BU. When I decided to expand my knowledge… Read more » about How MSc Nutrition & Behaviour expanded my knowledge and skills

Choosing my postgraduate degree

January 22, 2023

Hi, my name is Patty and I’m currently studying the MSc Computer Animation & Visual Effects at Bournemouth University. My transition to a Masters degree from Undergraduate study – my reason to study for a Masters degree. I really enjoyed doing my BA in Computer Animation Art & Design at BU. I had a great… Read more » about Choosing my postgraduate degree

Life after studying Investigative Forensic Psychology

July 14, 2022

Gina is a recent graduate from MSc Investigative Forensic Psychology. We spoke to her to find out more about her experiences and how she found her time studying at Bournemouth University, as well as what she’s up to now. Tell us a bit about yourself and the course you studied My name is Georgina (Gina),… Read more » about Life after studying Investigative Forensic Psychology

Coming to study in Bournemouth as a Master’s student

May 9, 2022

Messiah N.K. Anudjo is an MSc Medical Imaging with Management student. Coming to study from Ghana, he explains what stood out to him about the course at Bournemouth University and how he’s found studying the course since joining. I had always wanted to help people and I love research too, hence, I decided to blend… Read more » about Coming to study in Bournemouth as a Master’s student

Developing my career as a radiographer

May 2, 2022

This is a blog post from MSc Medical Imaging with Management student Julianna Hapi. Here she talks about how her career started and how her recent studies have helped her to develop as a radiographer. I graduated from the University of Portsmouth with a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography in 2019 where I have worked as… Read more » about Developing my career as a radiographer

Applying for a Postgraduate Degree at BU as an Undergraduate Student

May 21, 2020

I never thought I’d take on another degree while currently finishing the one I’m doing, but here I am. Here’s some insight into my application process as a current undergraduate student applying for a postgraduate degree at Bournemouth University.