When I started my year at Bournemouth, the first task at hand was to set up a life. This meant getting basic necessities – kitchen utensils, bedding, toiletries and food. I was quite unsure as to what the best place to get all that was and didn’t know what brands or products I could rely… Read more »
Remote Studying – the Reality of 2020
At the beginning….. The breakthrough of COVID-19 caught many off-guard. The sudden restrictions and changes to everyday life were unexpected. Whilst watching the fireworks in the sky and welcoming 2020 on the 1st of January, I did not expect such drastic changes that would reach us in a mere three months. The reality of isolation,… Read more »
Postgraduate Study: Applying through an Agent
Applying to university requires consideration, research and preparation, especially when considering a foreign institution as every country has its own application system. In situations where you are facing unfamiliar territory, it is great to have a reliable source of information. Agents can aid by submitting applications to foreign universities on the student’s behalf. While studying… Read more »
Complement your PG degree with GTP
Postgraduate degrees are designed to be subject focused. With a timeline of just a year to complete the degree, it is also possible to get opportunities to study subjects that touch on other aspects of student development. That’s where the Global Talent Program comes in. It is aimed at development of soft skills that can… Read more »
A Day in the Life of a Nutrition Postgraduate Student
Being a master’s student is an enriching and adrenaline filled experience (more likely to be induced by deadlines than bungee jumping). No, we do not spend all day in the library crying over assignments and research articles. Each day is unique and there is no such thing as monotony when you are doing your postgraduate… Read more »
Scholarships as Saviours
Money is one of the important factors that influences the choice of a university. As an international student, pursuing my postgraduate degree in UK meant managing finance was a top priority. Tuition fee is a major expense when planning a higher education budget. While shortlisting universities to apply to, scholarships on offer were a major… Read more »
BFX Festival – boost your animation career with BU
The BFX Festival 2021 format is yet to be confirmed due to the current global pandemic. The website will be updated accordingly when the details have been confirmed. If you are interested in studying animation or visual effects with the National Centre for Computer Animation at BU please visit our website for our undergraduate and postgraduate course… Read more »
Talya’s top 10 in Bournemouth – What to do, what to do…
Hello everyone, I’m Talya. I’m currently doing my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology here at BU and today I am going to talk about my top 10 things to do in Bournemouth. Bournemouth Beach Bournemouth has an amazing 7-mile long beach which helps you get away from all your anxiety and worries and step away… Read more »
Life after graduating in Law
This is a guest blog by BU graduate Paul Linsdell. Paul Linsdell credits BU for shaping his career in the legal profession. He completed the LLB (Hons) Law and postgraduate Legal Practice Course at BU and is now a Senior Solicitor, specialising in family law, in Stowe Family Law’s Winchester office. “Having studied and enjoyed law at A-level I wanted to… Read more »
What to expect at a Postgraduate Open Day
I have never been one of those people who have to see it to believe it. I like to think the world is a little more complex than that. Well – I say never – when it comes to my university experience, I am most certainly going to explore and see as much as I… Read more »
Postgraduate facilities tour
Wondering about the facilities BU has to offer postgraduate students? Watch Talya’s video showing some of the things you can expect on our Talbot Campus.
A real-world approach and more – why I stayed at BU
Alongside a BU scholarship, fee discount for being a BU alumni and a Student Loan from Student Finance England, there were many reasons why Nicoletta stayed at BU for her Master’s degree in Corporate Communication. Hear her story in this short Q&A. What was your main reason for studying a postgraduate qualification? To specialise my… Read more »
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