Student Blog

A day in the life of a Radio Production student

November 16, 2015

Let me walk you through my busy day as an MA Radio Production student! I’m on Talbot campus for about 8.45, ready for a radio workshop at 9.00 and I have just enough time to return a Tas-Cam DR 40 to the Kit room. As MA students it’s easy to borrow professional standard kit for… Read more » about A day in the life of a Radio Production student

My experience of the Postgraduate Development Award

October 30, 2015

Joining the Postgraduate Development Award is one of the best decisions I have ever made. The PGDA allowed me to fully develop myself personally and professionally, and has given me transferable skills which will benefit me for my whole life! I achieved the Gold Award and Outstanding Contribution Award which is something I am very… Read more » about My experience of the Postgraduate Development Award

My first week at BU

August 28, 2015

My name is Suyan. I have just completed a Master’s degree in International Hospitality and Tourism Management at Bournemouth University, and have just recently secured a graduate job in London which I am very excited about! I am originally from China. Here is a summary of my first week at BU. I chose Bournemouth University,… Read more » about My first week at BU

Maritime Archaeology students take Florence

June 12, 2015

As Maritime Archaeology students, we were lucky to have the option of having one of our units, Management of Underwater Cultural Heritage, either at Bournemouth University or at the IVALSA trees and timer institute in Florence, Italy. No brainer, we chose Italy (sorry Bournemouth). Dr Nicola Macchioni, who is a timber specialist there, had visited… Read more » about Maritime Archaeology students take Florence

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.

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

My journey started with the BU Dean’s Scholarship – School of Tourism

April 22, 2015

It has already been more than half a year since my course started and now I am writing my dissertation. I can’t believe it! Time flies so fast! My name is Changsook (Sue) Lee and I originally come from South Korea. I was so honoured and grateful for the BU Dean’s Scholarship which provided me… Read more » about My journey started with the BU Dean’s Scholarship – School of Tourism

My surprise scholarship

April 21, 2015

I’m Daniel Asaya, 23 years old and I come from a lovely Christian family in the Western part of Africa, Nigeria. All along, success has always been my watch word and so I strive so hard to attain it. I scaled through four years of high quality learning in Information and Communication Technology from Crawford… Read more » about My surprise scholarship

My top study tips

April 14, 2015

I never liked studying. Or rather, I was never really good at it. It boils down to my inability to retain attention for too long at a time. But as I grew older, I figured out how to work around that. Use Post-it Notes! Pictured above is my desk. It is usually… Read more » about My top study tips

My scholarship story: BU Dean’s Scholarship – School of Tourism (International)

April 9, 2015

My name is Chanunya Boontosang, I’m 28 years old and I come from Thailand. I was awarded a BU Dean’s Scholarship – School of Tourism and therefore received a 50% deduction from my tuition fee to study MSc Events Marketing. This has such a massive impact for me! I first heard about this scholarship from a study… Read more » about My scholarship story: BU Dean’s Scholarship – School of Tourism (International)

Alumni Q&A: Craig Tonks, Interstellar Visual Effects Artist

February 27, 2015

Bournemouth University graduate Craig Tonks was a part of the Oscar-winning team that worked on the visual effects for Interstellar. The Double Negative (Dneg) employee studied MA Digital Effects Course, graduating in 2011. We caught up with him to find out what it was like working on an Oscar-winning film. What were your first steps from BU… Read more » about Alumni Q&A: Craig Tonks, Interstellar Visual Effects Artist

Reasons to choose BU

February 16, 2015

Employment rates As much as going to uni is fun, the real reason us students spend our time and money studying is so that we can get on the career ladder. When I was nearing graduation from my undergrad degree at BU the worldwide financial crisis had already reared its ugly head, but my BA… Read more » about Reasons to choose BU