Placement – now that’s a scary word. I remember when I applied for my course at Bournemouth, the thought of a placement seemed years away. But time flies fast at Bournemouth and all of a sudden – your placement is here! But although the idea of a placement year can seem daunting, my placement year… Read more » about A student’s guide to placements
#MyPlacementStory – RACS Marketing & RACS Group
This is a guest blog by Digital Media Design student, Mark about his placement at RACS Marketing & RACS Group and his top tips for those students looking to secure a placement. Placement at: RACS Marketing & RACS Group Placement job title: Freelance App Design & Developer Three words to describe your placement experience: ‘Valuable Learning Experience’. Most interesting… Read more » about #MyPlacementStory – RACS Marketing & RACS Group
#MyPlacementStory – studying abroad and placement at Waitrose
Find out about BA (Hons) Media and Communication student, Jessica’s experience of studying abroad in Florida, before coming back to the UK for her placement at Waitrose. Placement Title: Communications Assistant Company: Waitrose Where are you from? Surrey Why did you decide on BU? They offered my dream course that covered all the skills and units that I… Read more » about #MyPlacementStory – studying abroad and placement at Waitrose
The Start of my PR and Marketing Placement
On 26 February, I eagerly accepted an offer for a year long placement at allbranded UK, a promotional products company who were just launching their new and improved online store. I am now working in a friendly and welcoming office full of skilled individuals who can help and work with me throughout the year. Starting… Read more » about The Start of my PR and Marketing Placement
My placement story at Discover Networks International
Chantelle Argent, studying BA (Hons) English, is currently on placement at Discover Networks International. We fired a few questions at her to hear what she says about her experience! Journalism, English and Communication Placements Where is your placement and what is your job title? Discovery Networks International – Marketing Services Intern Why did you choose… Read more » about My placement story at Discover Networks International
Planes, trains and Formula 1: Breaking my way into the fast lane.
BU graduate Lucy Owen talks about how she’s gone from a Sports Management degree to the world of Formula 1… June 2012. Exams done. Final year complete. But that didn’t mean a clean break from work for the summer. Instead I started my first Graduate job just one week after my last exam, and headed… Read more » about Planes, trains and Formula 1: Breaking my way into the fast lane.
My Sandwich Degree: The Perfect Filling
The name whets the appetite of many prospective students, but what is a placement year all about? ‘Jammed’ in the middle of your studies at BU, you’re more than likely to undertake a 40-week placement as part of your degree, with many going to highly reputable companies such as Sony, Disney and Aston Martin just… Read more » about My Sandwich Degree: The Perfect Filling