{"id":1067,"date":"2014-01-07T09:55:16","date_gmt":"2014-01-07T09:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/?p=1067"},"modified":"2020-10-26T16:38:23","modified_gmt":"2020-10-26T15:38:23","slug":"askbu-top-things-asked-this-week-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/2014\/01\/07\/askbu-top-things-asked-this-week-4\/","title":{"rendered":"askBU Top things asked this week!"},"content":{"rendered":"

1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>How do I update my application details?<\/b><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve missed something out of your UCAS application or made a mistake, don\u2019t panic! Just send us an email at askBUenquiries@bournemouth.ac.uk<\/a> with the details, remember to include your full name, the title of the course you have applied to study and your UCAS ID number. We\u2019ll forward it on to the relevant course administrator (the person who will be reviewing your application) and they\u2019ll contact you when they\u2019ve made a decision.<\/p>\n

We will be receiving A LOT of applications this month, so please bear with us while we look through them all.<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Can I get a scholarship?<\/b><\/p>\n

BU is offering a range of scholarships to new students starting with us this September. We’re pleased to offer academic excellence scholarships<\/a> to the most promising applicants with outstanding qualifications relevant to their course. No need to apply for this one, there is no limit to the number of these scholarships that we can award – if you achieve the grades you will qualify J!<\/p>\n

The 3 BU Vice-Chancellors Scholarships, worth a whopping \u00a39000 each will be awarded to the most promising UK applicant who has met or exceeded the entry requirements for their course through studying an Access to Higher Education qualification, BTEC qualification and the most promising female applicant applying for a full-time undergraduate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) course offered at BU.<\/p>\n

Scholarships are also available for talented athletes<\/strong> representing their sport at a national or international level or musicians with Grade 8 or above<\/strong> in their main instrument. Make sure you\u2019re application stands out from the crowd! Visit our webpage<\/a> to download an application form now.<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Am I too late to apply for Sept 2014 start?<\/b><\/p>\n

Please don\u2019t worry, you still have time but will need to apply on-line by UCAS www.ucas.com<\/a> by 18:00 hours 15 January 2014<\/b>. To assist you with the application process, we have provided some details within our website for helpful information<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You will need to ensure your reference is included.\u00a0 If you are applying as an independent applicant we recommend you ask your referee to complete well in advance, to avoid delays.<\/p>\n

4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>I am coming back in to study after a break \u2013 do I have the right background\/what do I need?<\/b><\/p>\n

Coming back into study after a break can be daunting and you may have stopped study after school so didn\u2019t progress to A Levels or equivalent qualifications so aren\u2019t too sure where to start. Please don\u2019t worry though, our askBU team are more than happy to give you all the advice you need to help you towards your ideal degree and there are lots of options out there if you need a little study first before applying to university. To help us work out the best options for you just let us know any related work experience you have to the degree you\u2019d like to study and give us details of your academic background, it\u2019s particularly important to give us an idea of when your completed qualifications, once we have this information we can start to get you on the track you want!<\/p>\n

5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>When can we visit the Uni? <\/b><\/p>\n

We know how important it is, when you’re deciding which University to attend, to take a look around the campus, learn about your future course and find out more about the surrounding area.\u00a0 We encourage you to visit us, and offer a range of events to help you get to know more about BU.<\/p>\n

If you are applying for September 2014 we have a Campus Visit available on Friday 24th<\/sup> January.\u00a0 Campus visits offer you the opportunity to find out more about being a student at BU. You’ll be able to:<\/p>\n