{"id":1037,"date":"2013-12-16T11:16:41","date_gmt":"2013-12-16T11:16:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/?p=1037"},"modified":"2020-10-26T16:38:27","modified_gmt":"2020-10-26T15:38:27","slug":"introduction-to-our-academic-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/2013\/12\/16\/introduction-to-our-academic-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction to our Academic Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>The School of Tourism<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Sun, sea, sand and\u2026 study! That\u2019s a great start but there\u2019s a whole lot more to the internationally recognised School of Tourism at BU. From Events to Hospitality, Leisure to Retail, and Sport slam dunked in for good measure it\u2019s all covered, and with Bournemouth itself as the UK\u2019s premier resort you\u2019ll be in the right place. All courses take a hands-on and flexible approach to learning so be ready to jump on in and enjoy the journey! The School works closely with industry partners and with a key theme of \u2018employability\u2019 throughout your course you\u2019ll be ready to hit the ground running in your new role as a truly Global Citizen.\u00a0 Couple that with over 500 exciting placement opportunities in the UK and abroad and the world really will be your oyster. Previous students have worked for the likes of Lastminute.com, The National Trust and even the Welsh Rugby Union so there is something for everyone. It\u2019s all about giving you the skills and knowledge so that as a manager you can go on to create exceptional customer experiences when you leave us. But in the meantime, down to the beach after lectures anyone?!<\/p>\n<p><b>The School of Applied Sciences<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a science and research based education in a range of natural and physical sciences then choose BU. Be ready to get your hands dirty though as fieldwork and laboratory skills are essential to all our courses, providing you with the practical skills needed for your exciting future career!\u00a0 If you\u2019re keen on archaeology and heritage, then we offer Archaeology, Archaeology &amp; Anthropology, Prehistoric &amp; Roman Archaeology, and also Archaeological, Anthropological &amp; Forensic Sciences. Try saying the last one ten times after an afternoon in Dylan\u2019s Bar at the Student\u2019s Union!\u00a0 If you\u2019re into geography and the environment then we offer Applied Geography, Ecology &amp; Wildlife Conservation, and Environmental Science. Alternatively, if the latest series of Dexter isn\u2019t satisfying your forensic needs then BU offers both Forensic Science and Forensic Investigation, which include study in hi-tech simulated crime scene rooms! \u00a0Finally, for budding biologists we offer Biological Sciences, a broad ranging course and an ideal foundation course for a future in the field or in research. Whichever course you choose you\u2019ll be gaining a transferable skill set that can take you outside the traditional science sector and into other industries, and with an average starting BU graduate salary of \u00a321,000 it\u2019s a no brainer!<\/p>\n<p><b>The School of Design, Engineering and Computing <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Wanting to get tuned in?! Looking for the latest in innovation?! Well, with BU being the home to the Festival of Design &amp; Innovation you\u2019re in the right place. We offer a range of exciting Design, Engineering, Computing and Creative Technology courses so there is something for everyone. If you\u2019ve an eye for design then you may be interested in our Product Design or Industrial Design courses, and for budding engineers there\u2019s Engineering and Design Engineering, all set within state of the art facilities and taught by award winning academics.\u00a0 If combining creativity and technology is your thing then we offer Games Programming and Games Technology, as well as Music &amp; Audio Technology and Music &amp; Sound Production Technology, and you\u2019ll pleased to hear that these courses have been tailored to meet industry demands for highly skilled professionals.\u00a0 Alternatively, for the IT savvy amongst you all areas are covered with courses from Business Information Technology to Information Technology Management, Computing to Computer Networks, and also Forensic Computing &amp; Security is included too. These courses are grounded in theory, tackle real-world problems and provide placements in leading companies. Want to learn in a truly innovative environment?! Want to be on our wavelength?! If so then choose BU!<\/p>\n<p><b>The Business School<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get down to business shall we? From Business and Management to qualifying Law degrees, and Accounting, Finance &amp; Economics courses thrown into the mix, studying at our Business School gives you a head start over others in your career. Our academics have industry backgrounds, and our hands-on learning and modern facilities will equip you for the fast-paced and exciting world of business eagerly waiting for you. Move over Sir. Alan Sugar and Sheryl Sandberg! And when we say \u2018world\u2019 we really do mean it as our courses benefit from business communities on local, national and international scales. Invaluable placement years can be completed in the UK or overseas, with study abroad opportunities available too, and with the skills and unique experience you gain, you\u2019ll soon be snapped up by BU-loving employers. Finally, with many professional accreditations our courses also have an official stamp of approval to enhance your employability, with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Chartered Institute of Marketing and Solicitors Regulation Authority to name but a few. Contemporary business education by the beach anyone? Oh, go on then!<\/p>\n<p><b>The Media School:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Positive? Forward thinking? Got something to say about the world have you?! If so then the School of Media could be for you. From Animation to Advertising, Marketing to Media Production, Journalism to Communication, we\u2019ve got all angles covered. Throw in students from all over the world and you\u2019re looking at a truly global mix. State of the art facilities and connections to companies like Sony and Apple mean you\u2019ll be part of cutting edge studies too. Whether animation, interactive media, TV production or journalism you\u2019ll produce independent projects from the get-go building up an impressive portfolio ready to showcase your talents to BU loving companies. Previous students have completed their placement with the likes of the BBC, Disney, BMW, IBM, the Independent and even Cosmopolitan so there\u2019s something for everyone. Are you ready?! Lights! Camera! And Action!<\/p>\n<p><b>The School of Health and Social Care:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Ready to make a difference? Want to help make people\u2019s lives better? If yes, then the School of Health and Social Care (HSC) can help you reach your goal. HSC covers both the Health Professions and Sciences, and also Social Studies. Continuous investment in our renowned facilities ensures you get an up-to-date learning experience and all courses integrate theory with placements or fieldwork. That said, you\u2019ll have the hands-on experience you need to really go on and help others when you graduate. Most of our courses lead students to an academic award and professional registration whether it\u2019s nursing, midwifery or social work, whilst your placement will make sure you\u2019re well prepared for professional practice. Whether it\u2019s by the Health and Care Professions Council, Association for Nutrition or Nursing and Midwifery Council, many of our courses are accredited which really goes to show the quality education experience we offer. It\u2019s no secret that HSC courses are demanding so when you need a break from helping others, you can help yourself to a coffee and have a catch up with your course mates in the HSC chilled out Boho Lounge. \u00a0Ah! Just what the doctor ordered\u2026 as did the Midwife, Social Worker, Paramedic, Nutritionist and Nurse!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking about studying at Bournemouth University and want to know more about the Academic School that your course of interest is delivered by? 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