Among many precious memories BU has granted me, being a student ambassador is probably the most amazing one. Briefly said, a student ambassador is the one helping with all kinds of events such as open days, career fairs, and educational fairs; undertaking some specialist roles like blogger, mentor, subject specialist; and basically representing the uni… Read more » about Being a student ambassador
Funding your studies
With tuition fees, accommodation, day-to-day living expenses and perhaps relocation costs and conferences or other educational activities, postgraduate study isn’t cheap! Fortunately there are numerous ways to fund your studies and support available to soften the blow. Here I give a brief overview of the options and tips for funding your time at BU. Fees… Read more » about Funding your studies
Tonya’s story: The jump from undergrad to postgrad
What’s it like going from undergraduate to postgraduate study? Tonya tells us about her experience.
My MA Producing Film & Television story
Since there’s still some time left for applications and many people are contacting me to ask about studying at Bournemouth University (BU), I feel like sharing a sneaky peek into my experience on MA Producing Film & Television. BU is still quite a young university when compared to many others all over the UK. Which… Read more » about My MA Producing Film & Television story
My work placement experience
I recently finished a four week placement at the Planning Unit at BBC Radio 4 and am heading back to Bournemouth feeling more knowledgeable, better connected, and better prepared for August and the job hunt which will come with it. I applied back in February for BBC work experience. I had previously applied several times… Read more » about My work placement experience
Tonya’s story: The social life of a postgrad student
How do postgrad students spend their free time? Tonya shares her experience.
What’s next for me?
I can’t quite believe that already I’m nearing the end of my time at Bournemouth University. The next couple of months are going to be extremely busy as I focus on my Master’s project: a 30 minute radio documentary which is due at the beginning of August and will be the last ever piece of… Read more » about What’s next for me?
Iakovos’s story: Postgraduate scholarships
If you’re joining us this September, have you had a look at our scholarships yet? Here’s Iakovos with a breakdown of what’s available.
How I changed my career path with a Master’s degree
Not everyone knows who they exactly want to become in the future before going to a university and most of them choose a major because it was the best option at that time. What if after completing your undergraduate programme, you realise that this isn’t really what you wanted? The answer, in my case, is… Read more » about How I changed my career path with a Master’s degree
Why I love BU
As I write this, I’ve been at BU for almost eight months and am about to get started on my Master’s project. I can hardly believe the time has gone so fast, and I think the fact that I’m enjoying life here so much has a lot to do with it. I feel so fortunate… Read more » about Why I love BU
Beautiful Barcelona!
To make the most of my time in Europe, after my internship in Malta, I flew to Spain and continued my studies as an Erasmus student in Universitat Autòmona de Barcelona (UAB). UAB is the best university in Spain, according to The World University Rankings 2015-2016. In Europe, UAB ranks the top 100. And it… Read more » about Beautiful Barcelona!
Re-adapting to a student budget
This may not be the case for many prospective students, but for anyone undertaking postgrad studies before September 2016, there are no government loans or maintenance funding. This means for most of us the year is a serious investment. As well as eye watering tuition fees and accommodation costs, the day to day cost of… Read more » about Re-adapting to a student budget
Recent posts
My experience as a Paramedic Science student
Do a Nerve Radio show with me
Lansdowne campus and the surrounding area
Understanding UCAS and applying for university
My placement experience at Enterprise Mobility
Handling the cost of living pressures from a student perspective
Course Stories: Film & TV Production
The realities of student life
A Guide to Student Jobs: Where to Find Them and How They Help Your Future
Anna’s Trip to Ghana with Work the World