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The mature fresher

June 2, 2015

Interested in getting another degree? Welcome to my world! So, you’re planning to start at a university (it better be BU) as a first year postgrad student. Different from your experience as a first year undergrad? Not entirely, but the underlying factor is you’re now a mature fresher. I say mature because you’ve probably already… Read more » about The mature fresher

Alice’s story: What’s the difference between undergraduate and postgraduate? (vlog)

June 1, 2015

You’ve read her blogs, now watch her first vlog! Alice tells us the differences she’s seen between undergraduate and postgraduate study.

BU Graduate publishes first novel – Keith’s Story

May 27, 2015

Keith Gillison completed the CIM Postgraduate Diploma from BU in 2004 and, after a career in marketing, has just published his first novel. Below, Keith shares how he got into writing and some information about his book “The Boss Killers”, which is available now. I have just published my first novel, ‘The Boss Killers’, a dark… Read more » about BU Graduate publishes first novel – Keith’s Story

My Academic Excellence Scholarship

May 26, 2015

My name is Yuchun Liu, I am 25 years old and I come from Taiwan. I was automatically awarded the Academic Excellence Scholarship, which at the time was worth £1,000 (it is now worth £3,500 from 2016!) off my tuition. Since the scholarship was “automatic”, it surprised me when I first read my tuition fee note… Read more » about My Academic Excellence Scholarship

What’s next for me?

May 22, 2015

My best friend told me a long time ago that “uncertainty is the future’s guarantee” – and it’s true. It’s the middle of May, and I’m in my final term. I’m gearing up to start shooting my Master’s production project but at the back of my head, I worry about my career prospects. I’m not… Read more » about What’s next for me?

My experience as an MSc student at BU

May 20, 2015

Uchechukwu Onwuchekwa, a student from a family of six in Abia State, recently told Edufrica.com about his experience of studying at BU. He said, “I chose to study in the UK because of the uninterrupted educational process the country has, compared to Nigeria’s. Not that I don’t like my country’s educational system. In fact, I… Read more » about My experience as an MSc student at BU

What’s so great about MSc Tourism Management and Marketing?

May 19, 2015

It’s great to be in the School of Tourism here at BU. My course of study, MSc Tourism Management and Marketing, has been nothing short of an exciting roller-coaster ride. Want to know what’s great about it? (Once upon a time…) The Lecturers! I know what you’re probably thinking, but it’s never true. Fact: lecturers… Read more » about What’s so great about MSc Tourism Management and Marketing?

I did my first degree at BU and stayed to do my Master’s

May 15, 2015

There were many reasons why I stayed at Bournemouth University to study a Master’s degree; it’s a beautiful town, a great university, it is near enough to my house, and also the fact that I get a 25% fee reduction for being an alumni student sweetens the whole deal. I had four years of work… Read more » about I did my first degree at BU and stayed to do my Master’s

BU student one step closer to Olympic dream

May 13, 2015

Phil Smith represented England in the Beach Volleyball Continental Cup in Turkey helping to secure a place in the next round of Olympic Games qualifiers. An MSc Sports Management student and sportBU staff member, Phil was part of the four-man England Beach Volleyball Squad who competed in the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) Continental Cup round three… Read more » about BU student one step closer to Olympic dream

From BU to Tokyo: the world of beer tourism

May 12, 2015

Maiko Iizuka, an MSc Tourism Management graduate from Tokyo, tells us about her time at BU and where it has led… I used to work for a travel agent in Tokyo before coming to BU. By working at a travel agent, I got interested in studying Tourism Management and Marketing at university, so that I… Read more » about From BU to Tokyo: the world of beer tourism

Relocating to study – and finding my new home!

May 8, 2015

You know, I had always heard that change was a difficult thing, terrifying too, but I probably never thought too much of it until I had to move across continents to further my education. Well, yes I have had some experience schooling away from home but it’s always been in a town of a different… Read more » about Relocating to study – and finding my new home!

My Jai Hind College scholarships

May 8, 2015

Anirudh Bhardwaj, an MA Producing Film & Television student from India, tells us his scholarship story… Getting a Master’s Degree in Film was something I always joked about, never seriously considering leaving a budding production company of my own back home in Mumbai to struggle in a foreign country earning a degree that I didn’t… Read more » about My Jai Hind College scholarships