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Undergraduate
prospectus 2022
Degrees of
difference
Bournemouth beach and pier
Contents
Dip your toe in...
Course listing.....................................................2 Open Days....................................................... 58
Welcome from the Vice-Chancellor and Our courses..................................................... 59
the SUBU President...........................................4 Foundation Years explained........................................60
Accounting, Finance & Economics............................62
Reasons to choose BU.......................................6 Archaeology & Anthropology......................................68
Living at BU.................................................... 10 Business & Management..............................................74
Reasons to love Bournemouth....................................12 Computer Animation, Games What is it that makes a BU education different? The answer isn’t a
Our story: Monty and Georgina...................................16 & Visual Effects................................................................80
A place to call home.......................................................18 Computing & Informatics.............................................88 single thing. It’s lots and lots of things that combine to deliver an
Places you could live......................................................20 Design & Engineering....................................................94
Health & Social Care................................................... 102
experience that is all yours.
Building a community spirit.........................................24
History, Politics & Social Studies............................ 114 Some of those differences are big things, like helping prisoners find a permanent home when
Life on campus............................................... 26 Journalism, English & Communication................. 126 our strong industry links, fantastic placement they are released so they can start over again,
Campuses to be proud of..............................................28 Law..................................................................................... 132 opportunities and world-leading research. But we are proud of all the ways our graduates are
Students’ Union................................................................30 Life & Environmental Sciences............................... 136 there are lots of smaller things too. The comfy sofa making a difference.
My story: Ugo....................................................................32 Marketing........................................................................ 144 in the on-campus café that you quickly come to
Happy and heathy............................................................34 Media, Film, TV & Music Production...................... 150 You can read some of their stories in this
consider ‘your’ seat. The guys in the flat next door
My story: Chloe.................................................................36 Medical Sciences........................................................... 160 prospectus, but the best story of all is yet
who love playing practical jokes on each other.
Game for anything...........................................................38 Psychology...................................................................... 164 to be written – yours. So make a cuppa, curl
Sport.................................................................................. 170 The differences our graduates make to the up somewhere comfortable, and take a look
Getting you career ready............................... 40 world about them are just as varied. Not all our through the courses we offer and the support
Tourism, Hospitality & Events.................................. 176
Start here, work anywhere...........................................42 graduates will go on to change the whole world, we can give you.
Get ahead, stay ahead....................................................44 Foundation & Top-up degrees.................... 182 but we give them the skills and opportunity to
All you need to do is decide on the difference
Placements explained....................................................46 change their own world for the better. Whether it’s
Important information................................. 184 you’d like to make. We’ll be here to help
working on a drone that can spot migrant boats
you when you know.
Financial sense............................................... 48 Getting here.................................................. 186 in trouble and direct rescuers to their location or
Ways to fund your studies............................................50
Index.............................................................. 190
International students................................... 52
International information.............................................54
International entry requirements...............................56
This prospectus was produced by our staff and students.
Cover image: Your world. Your degree of difference.
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Course We have over 100 degrees
of difference, split over 17 BA (Hons) History 116 BA (Hons) Music & Sound Production 155
listing subject areas. Your future is
just waiting for you to find it.
BA (Hons) Politics
BA (Hons) Politics & Economics
BA (Hons) Sociology
117
118
119
BA (Hons) Photography
BA (Hons) Television Production
157
158
BA (Hons) Sociology & Criminology 122 Medical Sciences
BA (Hons) Sociology & Social Anthropology 120 BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences 162
BSc (Hons) Games Software Engineering 87 BA (Hons) Sociology with Politics 121 BSc (Hons) Medical Science 163
Foundation Years 60
BSc (Hons) Virtual & Augmented Reality 84
Journalism, English & Communication Psychology
Accounting, Finance & Economics BA (Hons) Visual Effects 85
BA (Hons) Communication & Media 128 BSc (Hons) Cyberpsychology 168
BA (Hons) Accounting 64
Computing & Informatics BA (Hons) English 129 BSc (Hons) Psychology 166
BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance 64
BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology 90 BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism 130 BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling 167
MAccFin (Hons) Accounting & Finance 67
BSc (Hons) Computer Networks 90 BA (Hons) Multimedia Sports Journalism 131 BSc (Hons) Psychology with
BSc (Hons) Economics 66 Forensic Investigation 169
BA (Hons) Finance 64 BSc (Hons) Computing 90
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Management 90 Law
Sport
Archaeology & Anthropology BSc (Hons) Data Science & Analytics 90 LLB (Hons) Law 134
BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science 172
BSc (Hons) Anthropology 70 BSc (Hons) Forensic Computing & Security 90 LLB (Hons) Law, Media & Creative Industries 134
BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching 174
BA/BSc (Hons) Archaeology 71 BSc (Hons) Information Technology Management 90 LLB (Hons) Law with Politics 134
BSc (Hons) Sport Management 175
BA (Hons) Archaeology & Anthropology 72 BSc (Hons) Software Engineering 90 BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy 173
Life & Environmental Sciences
BSc (Hons) Archaeological, Anthropological &
Forensic Sciences 73 Design & Engineering BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences 141
Tourism, Hospitality & Events
BSc (Hons) Design Engineering 99 BSc (Hons) Ecology & Wildlife Conservation 138
BA (Hons) Events Management 178
Business & Management BEng/MEng (Hons) Engineering (Part-time) 100 BSc (Hons) Environmental Science 139
BA (Hons) International Hospitality
BA (Hons) Business & Management (Economics) 76 BEng/MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering BSc (Hons) Forensic Biology 142
Management 179
BA (Hons) Business & Management (Part-time) 101 BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation 142
BA (Hons) International Tourism &
(Entrepreneurship) 76 BA/BSc/MDes (Hons) Product Design 96 BSc (Hons) Forensic Science 142 Hospitality Management 180
BA (Hons) Business & Management (Finance) 76 BA (Hons) Product Design Futures 97 BSc (Hons) Geography 140 BA (Hons) Tourism Management 181
BA (Hons) Business & Management
(Global Operations) 76 Health & Social Care Marketing Foundation Degrees and Top-ups 182
BA (Hons) Business & Management (HRM) 76 BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing 104 BSc (Hons) Marketing 146
BA (Hons) Business & Management BSc (Hons) Children's & Young People's Nursing 105 BA (Hons) Marketing Communications 147
(Marketing) 76
BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing 106 BA (Hons) Marketing Communications with
BA (Hons) Business & Management Advertising 147
BSc (Hons) Midwifery 107
(Project Management) 76
BSc (Hons) Nutrition 108 BA (Hons) Marketing Communications with
BA (Hons) Business & Management Digital Media 147
(Retail Management) 76 BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy 109
BA (Hons) Marketing Communications with
BA (Hons) Global Business Management BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice 110 Public Relations 147
(Online) 78 BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science 111
BA (Hons) International Business & BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy 112 Media, Film, TV & Music Production
Management 76 BSc (Hons) Social Work 113 BA (Hons) Commercial Photography 156
BA (Hons) Film 152
Computer Animation, Games & Visual Effects History, Politics & Social Sciences BA (Hons) Film Production & Cinematography 153
BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art & Design 82 BA (Hons) Criminology 123 BA (Hons) Immersive Media 159
BSc (Hons) Computer Animation Technical Arts 83 BA (Hons) Criminology with Law 125 BA (Hons) Media Production 154
BSc (Hons) Games Design 86 BA (Hons) Criminology with Psychology 124
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Welcome from the Vice-Chancellor
and the SUBU President
Choosing the right university for you is a big decision. It’s important
that you choose to study somewhere that offers a great course, but
it’s also important to find a university that will value you and your
contribution, working with you to enrich society and create new
knowledge. We hope this prospectus will demonstrate that BU is
a place that does exactly that.
Our students are part of a lively and vibrant learning community, where there are plenty of opportunities
both as part of their course and as extra-curricular activities. Whether it is undertaking research
alongside academic staff, gaining professional experience as part of your course or learning from
academic and professional experts in their field, you’ll contribute to society while you are at BU. By
helping to make a difference in our local community and through projects around the world, you’ll find
that your time at BU helps you to become a highly employable graduate who will continue to have a
positive impact on society throughout your career.
We place a high value on excellence, responsibility, inclusivity and creativity. We’re proud of the
welcoming and supportive culture at BU, something that has never been better demonstrated than during
the recent Covid-19 pandemic. The way our staff and students came together to help and support each
other was real testament to the community spirit of BU. We’re here to help you succeed, and everything
we do is focused on creating an environment that enables you to do just that. We bring together world-
leading research, the latest thinking from the professions and brilliant education to make sure that
what we do in one area informs what we do in others. It’s an approach that we call Fusion. It combines
excellent education with research-led expertise and real-world application to enable you to excel.
We also take our commitment to the environment seriously. As well as delivering environmental science
degrees for many years, we are constantly looking at ways we can minimise our own environmental
impact. We’ve won a number of environmental awards for our forward-thinking approach, and have been
ranked in the top ten universities in the world for responsible consumption and production by the Times
Higher Education University Impact Rankings.
The university and Students’ Union at Bournemouth University (SUBU) work together to provide the best
student experience possible. From a comprehensive Student Reps scheme to the 100+ clubs and societies
on offer, you can be sure you will be supported and well represented at BU.
Those are some of the reasons why we’re one of the world’s top 100 universities under 50 years old,
Helping you according to the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2020.
succeed
We’d love you to be a part of our vibrant learning community. Find out more by visiting us on an Open
Day or, if you live outside the UK, meet us at an exhibition in your country. We hope that this prospectus
shows you some of the degrees of difference that we believe make BU a truly special place.
Professor John Vinney, Vice-Chancellor
We're here to help you succeed, Naomie Lebe, SUBU President 2020/21
and everything we do is focused on
creating the perfect environment for
you to do just that.
Degrees of difference
www.bournemouth.ac.uk
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1: We're a global university, home to a 2: Our research makes a real difference
Reasons
world of opportunity We pride ourselves on research that makes a
We're proud to be based in Dorset, and our real difference to the world around us. We believe
influence extends around the world. Times Higher that research, education and professional practice
Education (2020) ranks us as one of the world's top belong together, with each shaping and informing
100 young universities and one of the top 15 UK the other. We don't believe in barriers to research,
universities for employability, thanks in part to our which is why we encourage inter-disciplinary work
to choose BU
commitment to providing superb work placement wherever possible.
opportunities for all our students. Through As an undergraduate student, you can also get
initiatives like our Global Talent Programme, we involved with the work we are doing, through our
make sure you have the chance to develop into Undergraduate Research Assistant programme.
the kind of internationally-aware professional that
Wouldn't life be boring if everyone was the same? At BU, we the world is in need of. You can also undertake
You'll find yourself working alongside academic
staff on live research projects, getting involved
celebrate the things that make us different because they help us to an international exchange, spending a semester with work that has the potential to change lives.
studying abroad, or find long and short work
approach challenges from an alternative viewpoint. Here are just placements in other countries. To find out more 3: We're ethically and
some of the many reasons a BU education will be like no other – about the ways we prepare you for the global environmentally responsible
workplace, see page 40. Ethical business practices and environmental
because great minds never, ever think alike. sustainability are embedded in our courses,
www.bournemouth.ac.uk
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difference with SUBU on page 30 and all the to help improve the quality and the duration of
support we offer on page 34. If you're joining us people’s lives.
from overseas, see page 52 for more information.
8: Our graduates recommend us
but we also practise what we preach. In the Times and cultural industries to grow and develop. 6: We offer incredible learning opportunities 95% of our graduates would recommend BU
Higher Education University Impact Rankings These industries were hit hard by the Covid-19 The learning environment is more than the to someone considering us as their choice for
2020, we were ranked tenth in the responsible pandemic and our expertise in enhancing creative furniture around us – it's the technology, support university, according the most recent BU Alumni
consumption and production category. What's and cultural experiences is playing a big part in and course design that help you prosper. Our Survey (2020).
more, we've been a Fairtrade university for helping them recover. excellent Student Rep system was just one of
13 years and hold annual events for Fairtrade With so many success stories already behind
many factors recognised in our Silver rating in the
Fortnight. We were awarded an EcoCampus 5: We are proud of our diversity us, isn't it time you joined us to start your
Teaching Excellence Framework 2017. own success story? See page 58 for details
Platinum award in 2016, in recognition of As a BU student, you can be proud to be part of
the hard work we have done to minimise our a community that celebrates diversity. We have 7: We’re helping people live better, for longer of Open Day dates.
carbon footprint. an Athena Swan Bronze award in recognition While we are well-known for our research, courses
of our commitment to gender equality, and the and contribution to professional practice in health
4: We’re making a huge contribution to the Students' Union at BU (SUBU) has Investors in and social care, we work collaboratively across
creative and cultural industries Diversity accreditation. all our faculties to help people live better and to
Whether it’s Oscar-winning graduates or our We host an annual Pride event and many more live for longer. From helping those with hip pain
international reputation as experts in tourism, events throughout the year for students across the to tackling malnutrition in older people, we use
we are playing a big part in helping the creative university to celebrate diversity in all its forms.
www.bournemouth.ac.uk
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Find out more...
12 | Reasons to love Bournemouth
A look at some of the things that
make Bournemouth such an amazing
place to live and study, including
some attractions that are off
the beaten track.
16 | Monty and Georgina: our story
Two of our bloggers talk about why
Bournemouth is a special town to
them, and the things they most enjoy
about living here.
18 | A place to call home
Find out more about life in BU
accommodation and what you can
expect when you move in.
20 | Places you could live
Look around the accommodation we
have available and start thinking
about what will suit you best.
24 | Building a community spirit
Living
It's not just the place you'll fall in love
with – it's the people too. Three BU
flatmates share their experience of
living together.
at BU www.bournemouth.ac.uk/
around-bournemouth
Let’s make the time you’ll spend in Bournemouth
the best of your life. Sand between your toes, time
spent with friends, making great memories –
it’s all here waiting for you.
Degrees of difference
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/around-bournemouth
Bournemouth Pier zipwire
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In the town Indian, Chinese and Japanese food are just some
The town itself is right on the seafront – the beach of the cuisines that will be tempting you into
is a five-minute walk from the centre of town. If the bars, restaurants, cafés and coffee shops that
Why we love
you can tear yourself away from the feeling of line the pavements.
Bournemouth
sand between your toes, you’ll find Bournemouth
That famous beach
has a good mix of high street brands, department
Fancy a swim, a spot of sunbathing or surfing
stores and independent boutique shops. Many
between lectures? Bournemouth’s seven-mile
offer a discount with a TOTUM card too (available
golden beach holds four European blue flags and
to NUS members).
two Seaside Awards. Stroll along the traditional
Other places to play English pier and try out the zipwire, turn your hand
Whether your idea of a good time is cake and coffee or climbing Many of our students tend to find places to stay to surfing or paddleboarding, or go for something
cliffs, there'll be something in Bournemouth that you'll fall in love from their second year in Winton and Charminster, a little more relaxing – a trip on the Bournemouth
Big Wheel or taking in the Friday night fireworks
an area that is ideally situated halfway between
with. Seven miles of golden sand provide the backdrop to a wide our campuses. While both are a short stroll or that run throughout August, for example. The
beach is also host to the largest free air festival in
variety of activities, from zipwires over the sea to marshmallows bus ride away from Bournemouth town centre,
Europe, which takes place every summer. If you’re
they are also home to their own unique culture,
over a BBQ. With the New Forest on your doorstep, and London only with a friendly, metropolitan feel. A stroll along a fan of rare planes and jaw-dropping aerobatics
displays, visit www.bournemouthair.co.uk and see
a train ride away, you'll be able to find something you love doing either high street will see you greeted by the
smells of food from around the world – Bedouin, what’s in store for next year.
and indulge yourself in an idyllic setting. Lebanese, Turkish, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Thai, www.bournemouth.ac.uk/around-bournemouth
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"A short trip on the chain
"Having downtime is so
ferry from Sandbanks will
important as a student and
have you in the depths of rural
I love music and shows.
Dorset, with the beauty of the
Throughout the year, the
Purbecks stretched out
Bournemouth International Centre
ahead of you. Visit Tyneham
and the Pavilion host a wide
village – a small corner of
range of shows and gigs which are
Dorset that time forgot when it
always a great night out."
was evacuated in 1943."
Jessica Correia,
BSc (Hons) Midwifery Marilyn Scofield-Marlowe,
student BSc (Hons) Computing
student
The New Forest National Park
Bournemouth town, BH2
Screen time well as showing classic films from pretty much
The recently built multi-million pound BH2 every genre you can think of, you can also get
complex is right in the middle of Bournemouth, together with a few like-minded friends and hire it
and features a huge modern cinema complex yourself to watch your own movies. Want to watch
Sandbanks and affordable yet chic places to eat. Look out for – luxurious reclining seats, lots of legroom, big all the Police Academy movies in a row without
If you fancy a look at how the other half live, the Mad Cucumber and Twelve Eatery for amazing screens AND you can eat pizza while you watch being judged? Well, now you can. (We're still
a wander round glamorous Sandbanks never plant-based menus, while coffee shops like Flirt your favourite films. judging you though.)
disappoints. Nestled in among the mansions, are bursting at the seams with personality.
Alternatively, there are plenty of places in Dorset
penthouse flats and supercars, there are
(as well as lots in Hampshire) that offer the chance Walking and riding
plenty more affordable ways to spend your Watersports to take in a drive-in movie if that's your thing. They
time and money. If you like to combine your sightseeing with a spot
If watersports are your thing (whether you are run all year round so whether you want to turn of exercise, there are loads of fantastic walks you
keen to try your hand at a new sport or you’re a bit the heaters up full while you watch a Christmas can take in Bournemouth and the surrounding
The triangle of a pro already), then the calm, shallow waters of movie or wind the windows down as you take in areas – and plenty of places offer bike hire, both
Poole Harbour certainly won’t disappoint. a summer action blockbuster, you'll be able to
Bournemouth's answer to Soho and Greenwich in Bournemouth (including on the seafront) and
Village might not be QUITE as glamorous, but it's You name it, the harbour can offer it – windsurfing, indulge yourself. in the New Forest. Some of the stunning walks to
home to some great bars, clubs and restaurants kitesurfing, paddleboarding, surfing, kayaking, If you prefer your screentime to be a little more enjoy include Upton Country Park in Poole (the
nonetheless. It's the epicentre of the town's wakeboarding, jetskiing – the list goes on. Just a on the intimate side, then the Westbourne district incredible views over Holes Bay and Poole Harbour
thriving LGBTQ+ community, with a friendly short journey away in the New Forest, you'll also of Bournemouth is home to the Bournemouth are a must-see) and Swanage Bay.
atmosphere and a whole heap of personality. You'll find a water activity park, home to a Wipeout style Colosseum. Don't let the name confuse you – it's
also find decent pubs offering craft ales aplenty assault course! the UK's smallest cinema with just 19 seats. As www.bournemouth.ac.uk/around-bournemouth
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Group Shot of 4 students and student content to be added Janur
Monty’s story going on in one of the bars in
Moving to Bournemouth to start town. This was just great fun
a new chapter in life was exciting to have some time together
and enjoyable. I spent my first away from any stress. Whether
year in halls of residence just five it’s something small, like a quiz,
minutes from the beach, which or something more active and
has been a regular break from my exhilarating like the Winter
studies for me and my flat mates. Wonderland ice-skating during
Living so close to Bournemouth’s the festive period, Bournemouth
town centre is ideal for someone always seems to have something
like me who enjoys shopping. going on for you to enjoy.
Going to the gym is important to Georgina’s story
me and there are gyms dotted Bournemouth is a beautiful
around the town centre. There place which I am proud to call
is one on Talbot Campus but my home town. When the time
for me, going to a gym in town came to decide on universities,
Our story
worked better with my schedule. the question that popped up
The gyms in Bournemouth are all constantly from friends and
student-friendly, which is a bonus family was whether I would
– compared to back home where move away, and my answer
you have to fork out a mortgage was always a firm “no way"!
for a membership! Not only does Bournemouth
Bournemouth offers a great offer a spectacular beach, great
There is always social life in and out of university. shops and fun nightlife (all
I take part in the performing arts perfect for students!), but it also
something society and am also involved in welcomes artists and musicals
going on where Nerve Media where I host the to the Pavilion Theatre and the
Friday morning radio breakfast Bournemouth International
you and your show. I am also a member of the Centre, venues I love visiting.
friends can have golf team, therefore expanding
my circle of friends and making
There is always something
to do in Bournemouth while
some fun and nights out even more fun! the surrounding areas add
socialise. There is always something going to the beauty of the South
M
on where you and your friends Coast, and there are plenty of
onty and Georgina are two student bloggers who share their experiences can have some fun and socialise. places to visit that offer scenic
For example, my flatmate and walks and exploration, such as
of life in Bournemouth. Here are some of the things that they love most I both realised pretty quickly the New Forest, Hengistbury
about living here. Visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student-blog for more! that we liked Harry Potter and Head and Durdle Door.
we found a Harry Potter quiz Bournemouth has it all!
16 17BU accommodation
isn’t just about a roof
over your head – it’s
about being part of a
community where you
can involve yourself
in as much or as
little as you like.
Dorchester House, Lansdowne Campus
home
(though you can opt out of paying extra for the bus dedicated ResLifeBU team is on hand in your
A place to call
pass if you don’t want one) as well as access to the accommodation to help you with your transition
exclusive ResLifeBU programme of social activities into university life and then assist you to develop
and wellbeing support. the skills you need for independent living. They
also run social events across the halls of residence
Bournemouth also has great train, airport and
and provide support with your wellbeing. Designed
ferry links. We don’t have much car parking at
to make sure your experience doesn't stop when
We believe that you should be able to live life in BU accommodation BU, but with great travel connections and plenty
you step off-campus, ResLifeBU aims to make your
of cycle storage, you won’t miss your car for a
the way you want to. We encourage a thriving community where minute. It’s all part of our commitment to being
first year at BU a great all-round experience.
there's always something going on, but also make sure that you have environmentally responsible – an approach that How the booking process works
has seen us win an EcoCampus Platinum award.
a quiet, private space you can call your own. You’ll have your own Booking your accommodation is easy using our
online accommodation portal. Within 24 hours
Great accommodation for everyone
room, so you needn’t worry about a snoring roommate, and (with the For students with disabilities, we do have some
of accepting your place at BU, you'll be able to
register for your BU accommodation guarantee.
exception of the Student Village) you’ll also have an en-suite shower dedicated accommodation available – just let
You'll then be notified when it is possible
us know what your needs are when you first
room for extra privacy. register your interest in BU accommodation and
to choose and secure your accommodation.
Everything is done online – including paying your
we’ll do everything we can to help. If you have a
deposit – but you can always get in touch with us
The high-speed internet access can handle all the you need a little more practice). There are also partner or a family, we can advise on alternative
if you have any questions or things aren't clear.
research you want to throw at Google – or the best laundry facilities on site, for which you’ll have to accommodation options.
The aim is to make choosing your room simple and
Netflix or Amazon Prime has to offer. If you fancy pay a small extra charge.
ResLifeBU stress-free, leaving you free to concentrate on the
yourself as the next winner of Masterchef, then
Everything’s included – even the UNIBUS ResLifeBU is a programme of activities and important things, like what to bring with you on
you’ll be in your element in our well-equipped
All your bills are included – no extra money to support exclusively delivered across all sites your new adventure in Bournemouth!
kitchens, ideal for hanging out with your new
housemates and impressing them with your find for gas, electricity, water or broadband – and within the BU accommodation portfolio. Our
cooking (don’t worry, there’s still a microwave if your rent also includes the price of a BU bus pass www.bournemouth.ac.uk/accommodation
18 19Cranborne House Chesil House
Lansdowne Campus Lansdowne Campus
6 or 7 6&
497 210 Studios
£151 £142
Corfe House
Poole
308 5 or 6
£141
Places you Dorchester House
could live
Lansdowne Campus
4-7 &
540 Studios
Wherever your study is based, all our £156
accommodation options are suitable
locations for your new home!
Key
Total rooms Flat size Internet En-suite Disabled Approx price
access access per week
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/accommodation
£
20 21Lyme Regis House Purbeck House
Lansdowne Campus Lansdowne Campus
5& 518 5-6
400 Studios
£150 £143
Student Village Bailey Point
Talbot Campus Lansdowne Campus
3, 4, 5 4-8 &
250 &7 550 Studios
£139 £166
How to book
We offer an accommodation guarantee for
undergraduate students, so long as you meet
the relevant deadlines. You'll be able to choose
and book the room of your choice once you meet
the conditions of your offer. See the website
for more details.
22 23Flatmates Georgia, George and Charlotte relax by the beach huts on Bournemouth beach
Belong at BU
ResLifeBU is
focused on helping to
create a strong community
atmosphere, making it
easier for you to meet other
students and make
new friends that you
might otherwise
never have met.
Building a
community spirit
Meet Georgia, George and Charlotte (left to right, above) – flatmates On different cultures you’re focusing on your next visit rather than
missing people – the time passes really quickly
"It’s great getting to know people from different
in Flat 111. Their podcast sheds light on what it's really like to live in backgrounds and cultures – perhaps from if you have things to look forward to."
Halls – search Flat 111 on Spotify or SoundCloud to hear more. Here countries you’ve never visited, people who’ve had
On staying in touch
a totally different life to the one you’ve had, and it
are some of their observations... is so interesting to hear their stories."
"Technology like Skype and FaceTime make it easy
to stay in touch when you want to. Sometimes you
On making friends always have those long friendships from home, On missing home might just feel like sending the occasional text,
that might have built up over ten years or so. It "I have never felt homesick, I enjoy the but some students FaceTime their families every
"You need to remember it’s the same for everyone
might seem fake to say you’ll rock up at uni and independence of being at uni. Of course you miss night – everyone’s different, but there are so many
and if you want to, you’ll meet loads of people
meet some new best mates, but the experience is your family, but I do prefer being away from home. ways you can stay in touch that you never feel too
quite quickly. A flatmate will introduce you to
a bit more intense so you do tend to bond quicker far away from each other."
their course mates, or someone they met through "Planning visits home is a great thing to do –
a club or society, for example – there are loads of that way."
it gives you something to look forward to. Then
different ways to meet people. Of course, you’ll www.bournemouth.ac.uk/accommodation
24 25Find out more...
28 | Campuses to be proud of
See how we provide you with the
facilities you need to help you learn
the way you want to.
30 | Students' Union
The help and support on offer from
the Students' Union, as well as some
of the fantastic ways you can socialise
away from your studies!
32 | Ugo: My story
Ugo, Students' Union Vice-President
of Student Opportunities, talks about
how the range of clubs and societies
we offer can really add to your
university experience.
34 | Happy and healthy
See how we help to look after your
wellbeing during your time with us.
L ife
36 | Charlotte: My story
Charlotte talks about how her time at
BU has broadened her horizons.
38 | Game for anything
The various ways that SportBU
can help you with your health
on campus
and fitness goals.
We're not just located in a beautiful part of
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/
the world – our campuses and facilities are why-bu
pretty special too. Take a look at the places
that you could be learning in, and find out how
everything we do is designed to give you the
best chance of success.
Degrees of difference
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/why-bu Talbot Campus
26 27Bournemouth Gateway Building, Talbot Campus
Campuses to be Facilities that prepare you for success c An eco-campus
proud of
When you start your career, you’ll need to know Our buildings aren’t just brilliant – they’re
how to use the same industry-specific equipment sustainable too. We’re proud to hold an EcoCampus
that you’ll encounter in your job. That’s why we Platinum award, recognition of our commitment
go to great lengths to ensure you have access to to minimising our environmental impact. We
facilities, hardware and software that are at least give you the opportunity to make sustainable
the same standard you will find in your industry. choices wherever we can, from our locally
sourced selection of foods to reusable cups and
Library and learning resources
Collaborative working spaces. Laptops you can borrow by the hour. recycling facilities.
Our libraries on both campuses give you access
Technobooths and well-stocked libraries for getting assignments to electronic, print and multimedia resources with We've also fitted our new buildings with solar
panels to generate some of the electricity we use,
done, and relaxing rooftop cafés to help you wind down afterwards. staff on hand for support. We have over 500 open
access computers available 24 hours a day, seven as well as a biomass boiler that fuels Poole House.
Great teaching needs to be complemented by great facilities and days a week, as well as an extensive Wi-Fi network. You'll even find three beehives on the roof of our
If you'd rather, you can hire a laptop from our loan Fusion Building – helping local biodiversity while
support. We believe it all comes together on our campuses. service. If a beach-hut-themed technobooth is just also producing delicious Fusion honey!
the thing you need to make group work easier, Take a virtual tour
Many sites, one community audio studios, PC labs, screening room, a motion
we've got those too!
We know that there’s much more to great capture and green screen facility, and cross-faculty The best way to see all this for yourself is to visit
universities than great buildings – but we also collaborative learning spaces. The Bournemouth Our large collections of e-books and e-journals us on an Open Day, but if you can't do that, visit
believe in making sure our staff and students are Gateway Building on our Lansdowne Campus is together with printed collections mean that you www.bournemouth.ac.uk/virtual-tour to look
in the kind of environment that enables them to mainly used by students in the Faculty of Health & have extensive access to the resources that you around our facilities!
fulfil their potential. Our two new Gateway Buildings Social Sciences, but is open and accessible to all need. You can access thousands of resources
– one on each campus – have been designed to students and staff, as well as the local community. It online (including more than a quarter of a million
support the imaginative, collaborative way we work. is home to simulations suites including an operating e-books) wherever you are through our virtual
The Poole Gateway Building on Talbot Campus is theatre, hospital wards, a maternity birthing room learning environment and mobile app.
home to new TV studios, editing suites, sound stage, and a residential flat for care scenarios – as well as
an MRI scanner. www.bournemouth.ac.uk/virtual-tour
28 29Student Centre, Talbot Campus
What is SUBU? Be represented
Be involved SUBU offers leadership opportunities to all of its
SUBU’s biggest department is Student members. You could be involved as a Student Rep
Opportunities – dedicated to bringing you a mind- or in lots of other elected roles, gathering feedback
from the student community and working with
Students' Union
boggling range of clubs, groups and academic
societies to try, so that you can pursue your the university to improve the student experience.
interests with like-minded people. The Representation department manages over
600 reps dedicated to improving courses, and its
There’s also a big media team at SUBU, running innovative ideas and operation helped win the
a radio station, TV and a magazine. Volunteering National Union of Students Award. You could even
gives you the chance to dedicate some time to a end up as one of the four full-time officers who
good cause, from a five-minute drop-in session
Run by students, for students. SUBU (Students' Union at to running a project. And there’s RAG (Raising &
lead the Students’ Union.
Bournemouth University) is here to make your university experience Giving) where you can find yourself hitchhiking Be supported
abroad or going on the trip of a lifetime, all while SUBU has its own advice service, which is free,
better. It helps you make friends, be heard, find things to do and fundraising for good causes. independent and confidential, to help ensure your
offer support when you need it. You can become a SUBU member Be social
time at BU runs smoothly. Whether you’re feeling
a little homesick, or you are after some finance or
when you start with us. Where you take the relationship from The Old Fire Station (near the Halls of Residence academic help, our trained advisers are on hand to
at Lansdowne) is the night-time SU events hub, listen and offer guidance and support. During the
there is up to you – but you can get involved as much or as little hosting buzzing club nights for every taste as well recent Covid-19 pandemic, SUBU worked closely
as you like. as comedy shows, gigs and more. Dylan’s Bar on with the university to offer remote support to all
Talbot Campus also throws a range of events if you students who felt they needed it.
want things a bit less frantic.
www.subu.org.uk
30 31My story
W
hen Ugo arrived at BU, he didn’t know anyone.
Now he’s in charge of helping everyone get to
know each other better.
When I first arrived at BU, I didn’t involved with the opportunities SUBU
know anyone. I had just arrived from offers. It may not be the people you
Nigeria, and I was in a new town with first meet that you make long-lasting
no existing social network to fall back connections with, but the people they
on. The importance of SUBU and the introduce you to. That’s how I ended
activities it offers made an immediate up getting involved in local football – I
difference to me, and that’s something was training, got talking to some new
I’ve never forgotten. It matters to me team-mates who knew people involved
even more now, as I am now the Vice with local clubs, and I ended up being
President for Student Opportunities, able to play at semi-professional level
in charge of managing the clubs for a couple of local football teams.
and societies that were such a big That would never have happened had
part of helping me start to think of I stayed at home and only socialised
Bournemouth as a place I called home. with my coursemates and my flatmates.
I may have arrived in Bournemouth You’ll make friends there too, of course,
alone, but I had two things that were but there’s nothing quite like finding
very important to me – my Catholic new friends who share the same
faith and my love of football! Through passions as you. As this year’s Vice
the Students’ Union, I found the President for Student Opportunities,
Catholic Society – I would eventually I can’t advise you strongly enough to
become president. It was great to meet take a look at www.subu.org.uk to see
people who share my faith, and that’s the kind of clubs and societies we offer.
one of the wonderful things about the If you can’t see what you like, we’ll help
SUBU clubs and societies – whatever it you to start one when you arrive!
is that’s important to you, whatever it
is that makes you feel you are accepted
and gives you that sense of peace,
there’s a society for you.
In my case, it was religion, but for
others it might be Harry Potter, or
science fiction, or sport, or volunteering.
There’s even a Napping Society, which
is one of the more unusual societies
I’ve encountered in my role, but
one whose work I wholeheartedly
support! Whatever it is you are into,
knowing there is a society for you and
people like you is something I found
tremendously reassuring.
Of course, the more people you meet,
the more people they introduce you Ugo Andy-Eke, SUBU Vice President,
to, and that’s another reason to get Student Opportunities
32 33SUBU Summer Ball
"University provides an
opportunity to learn about
yourself and grow through
academic, social and life
experiences… University is
your opportunity to be you."
Kerry-Ann Randle,
Head of Student Support
and Wellbeing
Happy and
healthy
Support services we run specific skills workshops and can also
It's not unusual for students to need some help advise you on assessments and funding assistance
settling into life at university so our AskBU team from the Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA).
are on hand to point you in the direction of the To find out more about ALS
right support for you. We have a range of services and the services and support we can provide,
to help you make Bournemouth your home – from
Whether your idea of achievement is climbing a mountain, excelling an on-site Medical Centre, to a Faith & Reflection
please call us on +44 (0)1202 965663,
email als@bournemouth.ac.uk or for more
at sport, or simply handing in your assignments on time, we do Service. For those that need it we have Ofsted- information visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/als
registered childcare facilities as well as student
know it's easier to be the best you can be when you're happy and parking options on site (full details and charges Wellbeing
healthy. Here are some of the ways we can help you be just that. online) if you’re living more than ten miles away We support a number of initiatives aimed at
while you’re studying. boosting your resilience, improving your wellbeing
Connections for life Art, music, sport and culture and managing your mental health. Whether you
Additional Learning Support need support with adjusting to university life,
Your health and wellbeing are just as important Whether your hero is Rembrandt, Rachmaninoff, If you have a learning difference such as dyslexia,
before and after your time at university, so we help Ronaldo or Rihanna, you can pursue your passion or just want to talk about how you are feeling,
dyspraxia, ADD or ASC, or a medical or mental we are here to help and have a wealth of
you get off to a good start. Your arrivals information at BU. With a music centre, a number of choirs and health condition, or a sensory or physical
will contain information about clubs and societies, orchestras, an art gallery and outstanding sports support available.
impairment, learning adjustments may be needed.
events you might like to attend, sport taster facilities, the only difficult decision you'll have to By contacting Additional Learning Support (ALS),
activities and much more. Before you've even set make is what you want to do first. we will be able to identify the most appropriate
foot on campus, you'll be able to find groups and support for you. As well as one-to-one learning
networks that could be with you your whole life. support, which could be tuition and/or mentoring, www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/health
34 35University has given me that real difference. I felt listened
opportunities and aspirations to and I feel supported. Without
I never believed I could this, I’m not too sure I would
even dream about. have ever made it to uni.
As a care leaver, university felt It’s important to me that others
like a really scary prospect. hear my story and know that
Stability is important to me university can be an option if
and moving is a big lifestyle that’s what they really want
change. Not only would I have to to pursue. I now work as a
consider my living arrangements Student Ambassador on behalf
over each of the term breaks, I’d of the university, and go into
also have to really think about different schools in the area
my finances. For these reasons, I and share my message. I hope it
didn’t think university could be a inspires young people and helps
viable option, but after spending raise aspirations.
some time researching, I soon I’m now in my final year of my
My story
found out certain universities degree and still very much
like Bournemouth University smiling. I absolutely love
have a range of support services studying Ecology & Wildlife
which can help people like me! Conservation, which has fieldtrips
To help students with their within the local area and beyond.
finances, Bournemouth University I even had the opportunity to
offers different scholarships go to Costa Rica! The lecturers
and bursaries. I was eligible for are kind and understand the
the BU Care Leavers Bursary range of additional learning
(money I don’t have to pay support students might need.
I have made so many like-
I'm so proud back). I was also provided with
accommodation that allowed minded friends, which has
of myself for me to stay for the full year been a big part of staying
meaning I didn’t have to worry happy and healthy.
taking that leap about finding a place to live I’m so proud of myself for taking
and coming to in the summer. that leap and coming to BU. It’s
BU. It's changed However, it was the people at BU changed my life for the better
A
that really made it all possible. and given me the strength to
s a care leaver, Charlotte was initially intimidated my life for the Sure, this financial support was grow as an individual.
crucial – and for that I'm beyond
by the prospect of going to university – but she is better. grateful – but it was the staff
members, always on hand to
delighted that she did! help with my queries that made
36 37Game for
anything
Take your pick
Fitness classes and courses teams that compete in the British Universities and
Taking a class is a great way to meet new people. Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions, from cricket
Choose from spin, pilates, yoga, boxercise, and tennis to golf, football, hockey and more.
step, circuits, abs and core, and much more We’re currently ranked 23rd overall, out of 165
Whether you’re a top athlete or just want to keep fit and active, (see website for full programme). We also have – testament to our commitment to competitive
sport. We run trials in the first two weeks of the
SportBU has something for everyone – and it’s a great way to make courses in everything from Thai boxing and karate
to surfing and tennis. academic year and you can tell us about your
new friends. With so much going on – and great membership rates Campus Sport
sporting achievements before you get here.
– check our website to find out even more. You can get involved in basketball, netball, Sports scholarships
football, badminton, table tennis, boxing, lacrosse, If you’re a talented athlete, you can apply for
State-of-the-art community sports facilities • Two dance and activity studios –
and surfing, to name a few. Social drop-in sessions, one of BU’s Sports Scholarships, offering funding
• Chapel Gate, our recently acquired 65-acre over 50 Group Fitness classes a week and access to services such as gym membership
clubs, courses, leagues and tournaments – take
sports facility, is home to football, (5-a-side, • Spin studio your pick. Campus Sport gives you plenty of and chiropractic treatments. We are a Talented
7-a-side, 9-a-side, 11-a-side), rugby, hockey, table • High-performance training suite opportunity to get involved in sport and activities Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) Accredited
tennis, cricket, archery and rifle shooting • Three treatment rooms (massage, on campus or at one of our local providers. Centre (TAC) supporting athletes who have
• Fitness suite – with up to 60 stations and various physio, chiropractic care and alternative been nominated by their governing body as
membership options therapies available) Performance Sport having future international potential.
• Four-court sports hall with badminton, • Changing rooms and lockers. Represent your university at the highest level by See www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-scholarships
basketball and volleyball courts joining the SportBU performance programme in to find out more.
• Two all-weather floodlit 3G artificial a team or as an individual. Choose from over 60
sports pitches www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sportbu
38 39Talbot Campus
Find out more...
42 | Start here, work anywhere
Find out how our courses are designed
to give your career a headstart –
from expert lecturers to relevant
work placements.
44 | Get ahead, stay ahead
Take a look through some of the help
and support we offer you to make you
even more employable.
46 | Placements explained
If you've ever wondered how
a placement year (or a shorter
placement) actually works, it's all
explained here.
Getting you
career ready
Today's employment market is truly global. Our
degrees make sure you're ready for it – from work www.bournemouth.ac.uk/global
placements to career advice, networking events to
employability workshops. Wherever you want to
go, we can help you take the first step.
Degrees of difference
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/global
40 41"My biggest achievement
while working at Virgin was
winning intern superstar of
the year, an award across the
entire company."
Chloe Mulligan, work placement at
Virgin Media
Placements Accredited courses
Professional work placements are key to what Many of our courses are accredited by appropriate
we do at BU. Every undergraduate student has professional bodies, meaning your degree is
the opportunity to do one, whatever course you recognised by potential employers as being
are studying. We believe that they give you the professionally relevant and up to date.
best chance of securing a great job to start your
career, as well as providing you with an excellent
Start here
Working hand in hand with industry
networking opportunity. In fact, of our graduates Many of our staff have worked, or still work,
work anywhere
who undertook a work placement as part of their in the industry that they lecture in, bringing
degree, 24% went on to do more work for their that knowledge and understanding of best
placement company after their placement ended.* practice and latest developments into their
Some placements last for 30 weeks, after your lectures and seminars.
second year, but others are shorter. What better We have excellent relationships with many multi-
way to show potential employers that you have national companies – from IBM to Mercedes-Benz
what it takes? It’s an experience that works both – and work closely with employers who recruit our
ways, too. You’ll return to your studies with a graduates or take students for work placement.
Your story starts in Bournemouth, but it can take you anywhere. clearer understanding of the industry you are As a result, we can tailor our courses to meet
You’ll find BU graduates all over the world, whatever your industry. looking to enter, and will be able to direct your
learning to become the kind of professional you
industry needs – making your degree immediately
applicable, and helping ensure your future
That’s because our degrees make you globally employable. After all, want to be in a much more informed way. employability. We’re proud of the high regard we
your career is only just getting off the ground – why should there The skills you’ll pick up on placement will also are held in by industry, and the credibility that our
help when it comes to starting your career – 90% graduates have as a result.
be any limits on what you can do or where you can go? of graduates from our undergraduate courses
are in work or further study within six months
of graduating.**
*BU Alumni Survey 2020, based on 542 responses www.bournemouth.ac.uk/global
**2017/18 Graduate Outcomes Survey
42 4390% of Bournemouth
University undergraduate
students were in work or
further study six months
after graduating.
2017/18 Graduate Outcomes
survey
Undertake an international exchange How a placement can kickstart your career
Get ahead,
You can take your work placement (or a period of Many of our students return to their placement
your study) abroad for a truly global experience. employer for their graduate role, with the
All teaching is in English and all your marks placement year having demonstrated their
count towards your final degree. More than 1,200 worth to the organisation, as well as enabling
stay ahead
students undertook an international experience the student to see what they can expect in a
between 2017 and 2019 and we have a dedicated full-time role.
team who build and develop relationships with
over 70 universities across the globe. Keep on coming back
Securing work and professional experience as part of your degree Seeing first-hand how your industry works in an
The continuing relationship with the university
after you graduate opens doors for the next
can make all the difference in the competitive job market. We've got international setting can really make sure your generation of students – you’ve been in their
CV is promoted to the top of the pile.
the contacts and the opportunities you need to stand out. shoes. Being part of our alumni network and
returning to BU is a rewarding experience, giving
Time to get competitive
Careers support and help and activities across the university for the you the chance to meet the talent of tomorrow.
Securing a great work placement is just as Lots of our students come back to BU once they
Through our online careers system, the Global working world. It's a free extra-curricular award
competitive as securing a great job. You’ll need are in a position to recruit staff themselves.
Talent Programme and a team of careers tailored to your needs, featuring employer-
to demonstrate talent, commitment and initiative They know the quality of our degrees, and they
advisers and faculty placement staff, we can led workshops, self-directed e-learning, team
– but we’re here to help you along the way. You’ll understand just how well BU students fit into
help equip you with the skills and experience assignments, business challenges and over 100
start making industry contacts in your first year, the workplace – so studying at BU is a great
to stand out when it comes to securing your exciting activities to help you show how you
and you’ll begin applying for placements in your networking opportunity as well. Many also return
ideal work placement if you're taking one – and, have crossed physical and cultural boundaries to
second year. We have a team who can help you to deliver guest lectures or workshops, passing
of course, the best possible start to your career deliver outstanding results. Meanwhile, our Global
through this process, and advise on how you can on their experience to the next generation of
once you graduate. Café is another opportunity for you to experience
find the right kind of placement for you – as well graduates. You might even choose to come back
the culture and background of different countries
Show your global talent as advice on how to approach organisations that and take your own studies further with a Master's
by meeting your fellow students from over 130
you have identified as suitable for you. degree and/or a PhD.
Preparing you for the global marketplace is an countries here at BU.
important part of what we do. The Global Talent
Programme will prepare you with opportunities www.bournemouth.ac.uk/careers
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