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Bournemouth University International Student Guide 2019
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Contact us
+44 (0)1202 961916
Getting to know BU
futurestudents@bournemouth.ac.uk
Vice-Chancellor’s welcome................................................................................................... 2
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/international
Degrees of difference............................................................................................................ 4
A different
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Why BU?................................................................................................................................. 6
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Living by the sea................................................................................................................... 8
Postgraduate Postgraduate
Life at BU.............................................................................................................................. 10
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Bournemouth University International College............................................................... 12
Pre-Sessional English courses........................................................................................... 14
Business, Management, Finance & Law
Animation, Media & Communication
Science, Design & Technology
Health & Social Sciences
Student support.................................................................................................................. 16
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Global employability.
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Placements........................................................................................................................... 20College Prospectus
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Finance & Law Communication 2018-19
Accommodation................................................................................................................... 22
Funding
Undergraduate funding...................................................................................................... 26
Postgraduate funding......................................................................................................... 28
Scholarships......................................................................................................................... 30
Search Bournemouth University International
Undergraduate
Courses................................................................................................................................. 32
Entry requirements............................................................................................................. 34
How to apply........................................................................................................................ 36
Postgraduate
Types of course.................................................................................................................... 38
Courses................................................................................................................................. 40
Entry requirements............................................................................................................. 42
Doctoral College.................................................................................................................. 44
How to apply........................................................................................................................ 46
Useful information
Life as a graduate................................................................................................................ 48
Where we are....................................................................................................................... 50
Accreditations and partnerships........................................................................................ 51
Find out if we are in your country soon
Contact us............................................................................................................................
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/country 52
Meet us Meet our international bloggers and vloggers
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/blog
Join a free webinar
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Welcome
Welcome
This year is a fantastic time to join our growing and
vibrant academic community. We’re proud to be ranked in
the top 200 young universities in the world according to
the THE Young University Rankings 2018. BU continues
to go from strength to strength, and we are committed to
providing a truly exceptional postgraduate experience.
All BU students benefit from the strength We also recognise the value of an
of our expanding research community. inclusive and welcoming community. At
Our academic staff are involved in cutting BU we value excellence, achievement,
edge research and enterprise that make authenticity, creativity and responsibility,
a genuine contribution to society both and we also believe in having fun and
nationally and internationally – whether we making new friends.
are researching ways to support small and
medium-sized enterprises by increasing their A further benefit of belonging to the BU
access to funding or driving change in our community is its sheer diversity – our staff
financial system. and students come from over 100 countries
and our outlook is truly global. Bournemouth
What’s absolutely crucial to our success is and Poole draw in people from across the
the way that we combine all those elements world because they are very student-friendly
so that they work together to improve each towns and have excellent facilities.
other. Our research and industry knowledge
informs our courses, academic understanding Bournemouth is a great place to live, work
and research excellence, meaning we have and study, so if you want to be encouraged
lots to offer industry. Our researchers work and challenged to contribute directly to the
with professionals in their field and our development of knowledge in your subject,
students to produce life-changing, world- we’d love to welcome you to BU.
leading research.
Professor John Vinney
Vice-Chancellor
Scan with Snapchat to find out why BU is a great place
to study as an international student.
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/international
2018 TOP 200
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Welcome www.bournemouth.ac.uk/international 3
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Degrees of difference
Fusion
A different
Degrees of way of thinking
difference
One of the ways a BU education can help you stand out
is the way in which we blend education, professional
practice and research in everything we do. We don’t think
that cutting-edge pedagogy, world-leading research
and partnering with global industry giants is enough
– instead, we make sure that each activity informs
the other. The insight and expertise we gain in one
There are many reasons to study at BU. Whether you want area doesn’t just strengthen that area – it strengthens
to build on your existing knowledge in your discipline, everything. We call it Fusion.
change career direction, or move into academic research,
we can help you achieve your goals. What we learn through our research faculties working together, and we place a
influences our curriculum and is passed lot of emphasis on developing processes,
on to industry through engagement with structures and learning spaces that make it
When you come to BU, you’ll find that you our dedicated study rooms. Making new professional practice. What we learn from easier to work together.
will be offered many more opportunities friends in your shared accommodation – or working with industry gives us new ideas
than you have previously considered. You’ll finding the perfect studio flat to make sure for research and helps us to design and Spend time in our open learning spaces, using
immediately become part of our international you get time to yourself. Volunteering in the deliver courses that keep our students at the our technobooths in the library, wandering
network of students and graduates, for community, or getting involved with groups cutting edge of their chosen professions. And the corridors of our buildings or even sitting
example. Your global employability will be and societies. Preparing your interview skills what we learn from delivering a world-class and having a coffee, and you’ll soon get used
boosted by the content of our courses as well to land your dream job, or immersing yourself education helps us to improve our research to hearing experts in psychology talking to
as the services our Careers & Employability in the research project you’ve always and our professional practice. experts in design and technology about how
they can work together to improve healthcare,
Service can offer you. If you’re a researcher, wanted to pursue.
We are flexible in leadership, giving our staff or design experts sharing their knowledge
our Researcher Development Framework the freedom to come up with new ways of with intellectual property lawyers to build a
will help you embrace the excitement of Whatever it is that makes you you, we’ve
thinking, and supporting them in delivering better understanding of copyright in the age
conducting your own research safe in the got the academic opportunities to help you
new solutions – whether it is a way of of social media.
knowledge that you are sharing best practice explore what you are capable of, alongside improving our curriculum, an exciting new
from across the university. support and social networks that make sure direction for research, or a business insight We believe that these different elements
you’re never alone. that can help the companies we work with to combine to enable BU to offer something
The little things are important too. retain a competitive edge. truly remarkable to the world. It helps us
Paddling in the sea while strolling along Living in Bournemouth and studying at BU to think differently, so that not only are
Bournemouth’s 11km sandy beach. Getting is going to be an incredible journey. We can’t We work without barriers, collaborating and the solutions we provide unique, but the
your head down to study quietly in one of wait to start it with you. sharing with each other to deliver world- questions we ask are too.
leading, life-changing research that we
are passionate about. Indeed, many of our
projects involve academics from different
Scan with Snapchat to learn more about our international Scan to learn more about the way we bring research, education and professional
student bloggers and their BU journey. practice together in everything that we do.
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/int-blogs www.bournemouth.ac.uk/fusion
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Why BU?
Why BU?
£6.5 million £200 million 11 km 96%
We awarded scholarships In recent years, we have We’re home to 11 km of our research was
and bursaries worth invested £200 million of golden beaches, rated as internationally
over £6.5 million in our buildings, many holding recognised or higher2
in 2017/181 IT and facilities Blue Flags
Industry
96% Top 200 Global experience
Our focus on
of BU graduates would We’re ranked in the Every undergraduate, and
global employability
top 200 young many postgraduate
recommend BU to a helps our graduates
universities courses offer the
prospective student3 stand out from
in the world4 opportunity of a work
the crowd
placement
Top 5
Silver Top five for teaching
Scan to see more of BU’s best bits – and to learn why our bloggers and We hold a silver award effectiveness as rated
vloggers are glad they chose BU. for the quality of
our undergraduate by the Guardian
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/choose-BU-pg teaching5 University Guide
20186
Why BU? 8th
8th in the world for
5%
BU’s Business School is
There are lots of reasons why studying at Hospitality and Leisure accredited by AACSB - an
BU is a great idea. Here are some of them. Management according achievement fewer than
to QS World University 5% of the world’s business
Rankings7 schools have achieved8
1Undergraduate and postgraduate awards combined 2Research Excellence Framework 2014
3BU Alumni Survey 2017. 2,041 respondents to the question 4Times Higher Education World University Rankings
5Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) assessment 6Looking at the grades students graduate with in
comparison to the tariff points they have when they come to university 7www.topuniversities.com 8AACSB
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Living by the sea
Living by the sea
Living by the
sea
The beach there is always beautiful and soothing music
playing in some corner.
My home country of Vietnam is famous for
Chandreyee, MA Post Production
having many miles of sandy beaches. We
Editing student
often have picnics there at the weekends with
friends or family, so it’s wonderful staying in
Bournemouth and seeing the beach every day. Great restaurants
It makes me feel relaxed, with open spaces that The town has something for everyone. Casual
remind me of home. places to eat and drink before a night out,
Gigi, MSc Retail Management & coffee shops that are great to study in, bars and
Marketing student restaurants right on the beach, and food from
all around the world - like incredible burritos!
Bournemouth gardens Danielle, MA Corporate
Communication student
The gardens are a really nice place to walk
through while you go from the town centre
to the beach, and a really good alternative The weather
to relax and have a picnic, instead of The weather can be amazing in Bournemouth.
going to the beach. Basking in the sun of Bournemouth beach
John, MSc Tourism Management & sometimes makes me feel like I am back
Marketing student home in Nigeria.
Funmi, PhD student
Town centre
Bournemouth town centre has always been The local area
one of my favourite places. The best thing Bournemouth is situated in a gorgeous natural
about the centre is that although it’s busy, region with miles of clean sandy beaches –
the leafy and peaceful New Forest is just a
quick train ride away too.
Danielle, MA Corporate
Communication student
Scan to see a detailed breakdown of cost of living
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/living-expenses
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life BU
Life at BU
Life at BU
Social life
Food… Bournemouth offers diverse Culture and arts… There are many outlets
at
dining choices: British, Thai, Indian, for artists including theatres, museums,
Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Italian – the open air music stands, the annual air
list is endless. festival, and many more.
Socialising… Bournemouth town is well Places of worship… Bournemouth has a
known for having great places to socialise diverse range of places to worship. The
including pubs, restaurants, and music multi-faith Chaplaincy at BU has an open
and dance venues. door policy with a weekly Global Café for
all international students to meet and relax
Sports… At BU we offer sports and recreation with free tea, coffee and biscuits.
facilities for everyone, whether you are a
keen athlete or would like to start a sport for
the first time.
Welcoming and supportive
Airport transfer and International Students’ Working in the UK…
Welcome Events… We provide a Meet and International students, with the appropriate
Greet service at London Heathrow Airport visa, may work a maximum of 20 hours a
and Gatwick Airport (depending on demand). week during term time and full–time
during vacations.
Our welcome and induction events have
been designed to help you to discover Help and advice is available via the AskBU
everything you need to know about BU, make Student Services when you arrive. There is a
friends and explore the local area. range of part–time work available, both on
campus and in Bournemouth, including:
All international students are invited to an
orientation programme at the start of their • Students’ Union shop
course, and to attend a special International • BU Student Ambassador scheme
Commencement Ceremony held at the • Bar assistant
Bournemouth International Centre (BIC). Join • Shop assistant
our Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Vinney, a • Catering and hospitality positions
host of local dignitaries and special guests
to mark the start of your BU experience.
See more at For more information visit
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/newinternational www.bournemouth.ac.uk/discover
“My experience has
surpassed my expectation.
I was taught by very friendly, down-
Degrees of
to-earth and highly knowledgeable
lecturers who were always willing
difference
to assist. What particularly made the
experience at Bournemouth richer is
the dense international presence.”
David Adeloye (Nigeria)
MSc Tourism Management
Some images © Bournemouth Tourism
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BU International College
BU International College
BU International College
Bournemouth University International College,
in partnership with Kaplan, offers world-class
preparation courses for university study.
Great teaching, student support and facilities will help ensure you are ready for
university. Completing your programme with the grades you need will guarantee
you progress to your BU degree.
Excellent academic quality Pathway programmes
All the courses we offer are designed to meet the Bournemouth University International College
needs of international students, and to help them offers different types of pathway programmes:
progress to BU. They will help you quickly improve
your English language, subject knowledge and Foundation certificate
academic skills. Passing guarantees you a place on
your chosen degree. Foundation certificates are offered in:
• Business, Law or Finance
Feel part of BU straight away • Media & Communications
Bournemouth University International College is • Events, Tourism & Hospitality Management
located on the University’s Lansdowne Campus, • Computing
so you will be part of the University from the • Science, Technology and Engineering
moment you arrive. You will study in our new, (new Foundation pathway for 2019).
purpose-built international college building
located in the centre of Bournemouth, and have On completion, you can enter Year One of
access to all the university facilities. a relevant Bachelor’s degree at BU.
International Year One
Scholarships available Completing this course will guarantee you
Bournemouth University International College advanced entry onto Year Two of business
offers partial tuition scholarships to talented and and media related undergraduate degrees.
hardworking students, so you can be rewarded
for your academic achievements in your home Pre-Master’s courses
country. We also offer generous scholarships Designed to prepare you for studying
to students who excel in their studies at at postgraduate level. Available in:
Bournemouth University International College and Business, Law or Finance; Media &
progress to their degree. Communications; and Tourism, Events
& Hospitality Management.
Pre-Sessional English Programme
This is designed to help you improve your English Enhancement programmes
language and academic study skills so that you If you hold an unconditional offer for
achieve the required level of English to progress a degree at BU and want to enhance
to your chosen degree at BU. Flexible start dates your academic skills and immerse
allow you to join the course suited to your current yourself in UK culture, you can join
English language ability. Successfully completing our Enhancement Programme before
the course guarantees progression to your chosen starting your degree. Available in
degree without the need to take another Secure durations of three or six weeks, you
English Language Test (e.g. IELTS). can start your programme at a time
that suits your study plans.
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Pre-Sessional English courses
Pre-Sessional English courses
Pre-Sessional
English courses Pre-Sessional English entry points and requirements
If you already have a degree offer from Bournemouth IELTS required for BU degree entry
University (BU), a Pre-Sessional English course at the September
6.0 overall 6.5 overall 7.0 overall
International College will enhance your study and Overall IELTS 5.5 in all 6.0 writing 5.5 in all 6.0 in all 6.5 writing
on PSE entry* skills 5.5 other skills skills 6.0 other
language skills, ensuring you are well prepared for skills skills
the start of your degree at BU. 4.0 Oct-Nov
(34-39 weeks)
Oct
(39 weeks)
Oct
(39 weeks)
Oct
(39 weeks)
Oct
(39 weeks)
4.5 Jan-Feb Nov-Feb Nov-Feb Nov Nov
(24-29 weeks) (24-34 weeks) (24-34 weeks) (34 weeks) (34 weeks)
Conditional offers Skills for Study
5.0 Apr-Jun Apr-May Jan-Apr Jan-Feb Jan
Learn critical thinking and academic skills
If you already have a conditional offer (12-19 weeks) (14-19 weeks) (19-29 weeks) (24-29 weeks) (29 weeks)
such as how to research and analyse
from BU, our Pre-Sessional English course 5.5 Jun-Jul Jun May Apr-May Feb
information, and how to structure your
will help you meet the English language (6-9 weeks) (9 weeks) (14 weeks) (14-19 weeks) (24 weeks)
arguments in writing and oral presentations.
conditions of your offer. Pre-Sessional English
6.0 Jul Jul Jun Jun Apr-May
(Fast Track) can help you increase your Personal Development and (5 weeks) (5 weeks) (9 weeks) (9 weeks) (14-19 weeks)
equivalent IELTS score by 1.0 in 12 weeks or Progression Project 6.5 Jul Jul Jun
by 0.5 in six weeks. The Study Skills option Improve your research and report writing (5 weeks) (5 weeks) (9 weeks)
provides all-round university preparation if skills while developing your own ideas and
you have more time to improve your English. 7.0 Jul
learning techniques. (5 weeks)
Unconditional offers Master’s Enhancement Programme
If you have an unconditional offer, these IELTS required for BU degree entry
UK Culture and University Life January
courses are designed to improve both Learn more about the rich history and culture 6.0 overall 6.5 overall 7.0 overall
your academic skills and English. They will of the UK, your new home in Bournemouth Overall IELTS 5.5 in all 6.0 writing 5.5 in all 6.0 in all 6.5 writing
also introduce you to living and studying and life at BU. on PSE entry* skills 5.5 other skills skills 6.0 other
in Bournemouth and the UK. Here are skills skills
some of the subjects you might study on Skills for Postgraduate Study
the programmes: Develop the critical thinking, analytical 4.0 Feb-Apr Oct Feb Feb Feb
(34-39 weeks) (39 weeks) (39 weeks) (39 weeks) (39 weeks)
skills and subject knowledge expected for a
Bachelor’s Enhancement Master’s degree at BU. 4.5 Apr-May Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Apr Apr
(24-29 weeks) (24-34 weeks) (24-34 weeks) (34 weeks) (34 weeks)
Programme Personal Development and 5.0 Aug-Oct Aug-Sep May-Aug May-Jun May
Life in the UK Progression Project (12-19 weeks) (14-19 weeks) (19-29 weeks) (24-29 weeks) (29 weeks)
Introduction to living and studying in the UK Improve your research and report writing 5.5 Oct-Nov Oct Sep Aug-Sep Jun
whilst building skills for university study, skills while developing your own ideas and (6-9 weeks) (9 weeks) (14 weeks) (14-19 weeks) (24 weeks)
such as time management, learning techniques. 6.0 Nov Nov Oct Oct Aug-Sep
leadership and teamwork. (5 weeks) (5 weeks) (9 weeks) (9 weeks) (14-19 weeks)
Intensive Language / Skills Support 6.5 Nov Nov Oct
(5 weeks) (5 weeks) (9 weeks)
Additional support is provided across
language and study skills based on 7.0 Nov
individual needs. (5 weeks)
*Multiple entry points available based on individual component scores
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Student
Student support
Student support
Support Superb library
facilities
Great libraries can really
enhance your study
experience. Ours contain study
Free English Language Support
We offer extensive, free English language
support for international students. Group
classes and one-to-one sessions are available
for general English study or subject-specific
We believe that you will perform areas dedicated to silent and language. You can also study online using our
interactive language learning facility.
at your best when you have the group work, and you’ll have
access to extensive online
balance right between study and support and resources so that Additional Learning Support
you can study effectively and Our Additional Learning Support and Disability
relaxation. That’s why we work hard conduct research at times Service (ALS) is able to help students with
that suit you. Our libraries’ specific learning differences (e.g. dyslexia or
to provide a great infrastructure technobooths are ideal for Asperger’s), sensory/physical impairments or
group work and there are plenty
of support systems and services to of PCs for individual study.
medical and mental health conditions. You can
find out more at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/
help you study, as well as making als or visit our blog at www.levelplayingfields.
Learn when you want, wordpress.com. Alternatively, you can call
sure you are never short of ways where you want +44 (0)1202 965663
to relax and unwind. Through our online learning SportBU
environment, you can access
announcements, timetables We have sport and recreation facilities for
and learning resources 24/7. everyone, whether you’re a keen athlete or
Download the app to receive would like to start a new sport. We have a state-
regular updates on your of-the-art gym, a group fitness programme,
mobile devices. You can submit instructional classes, rehabilitation services,
assignments and receive feedback social pay and play sports, campus sports (for
online, access assessments, fun competition) and performance sports (for
and create e-portfolios. You’ll more serious athletes). To find out more, visit
also find online communities to www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sportbu
support your studies.
Students’ Union at
Study skills support Bournemouth University (SUBU)
We run courses and sessions to help Run by students, for students, SUBU is there
you develop your academic skills for all aspects of university life. From a huge
such as writing, giving presentations range of clubs to academic representation and
and referencing, and you can also organising great events, there’s something for
access an interactive Study Skills everyone. The Student Centre also houses social
Community. Research students benefit learning spaces, a student advice centre, a café,
from a dedicated skills programme, radio and media studios, and meeting rooms.
including building systematic search www.subu.org.uk
strategies, managing citations
effectively and open access publishing Health and wellbeing
of their research.
We offer a range of services to keep you happy
We also offer support through our and well during your time with us, including
award-winning Peer Assisted Learning counselling, drop-in support and workshops.
scheme, where students are trained
Hear from an undergraduate student, Diana from Italy, who explains We also have a multi-faith Chaplaincy with an
so that they can support the learning
the different support you can access outside of the classroom. of their peers. open door policy and a weekly Global Café for
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/diana-blog international students to meet and relax, with
free tea, coffee and biscuits. We also have prayer
rooms available for staff and student use.
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16Become globally employable
Become globally employable
Become globally CV and careers
appointments
Graduate & Placements Fair
We host a recruitment fair in October
employable
We offer one-to-one appointments of every year. Local, national and
with our professionally qualified international employers come to BU
careers advisor to discuss your CV to meet with you, and discuss your
and career plans. We can help you options. It can be a great way to make
formulate job-hunting strategies, contacts within the industry you want
practise mock interviews and to join, as well as getting valuable
assessments with you, improve help and advice.
Wherever you want to go, BU can help you get your CV, and advise you about
Study Abroad/Exchange
working abroad.
there. Everything we do – from the development
Studying abroad is an incredible
of our degrees to the support we offer through the Employer presentations opportunity to experience a new
and skills workshops country and culture while continuing
Careers & Employability Service – is designed to your degree. There are various
Our graduates have a great options for studying elsewhere in
make you globally employable. reputation, and we have strong the EU under the Erasmus+ Student
links with a range of employers. Mobility Programme, as well as
Becoming globally employable Course Accreditation That’s why employers visit us to tell for travelling further afield to one
you about placement and graduate of our partner institutions in Asia
It’s an exciting world out there, and we work We have excellent relationships with employment opportunities, and talk or North America.
hard to make sure our graduates can explore many multi-national companies from IBM about the type of graduates they are
as much of it as they want. Our courses to Mercedes- Benz, and work closely with looking for. The sessions can help www.bournemouth.ac.uk/
are designed to make you employable all employers who recruit our graduates or take you sharpen up your applications to student/study-abroad
over the world, giving you an international our students on placements. We’re proud to other companies too.
outlook whatever career you choose to be held in high regard by industry, and many
follow. We can also help you to learn a new of our courses are accredited by the biggest Summer Schools
language – or strengthen your skills in one names in their industries. As a result, they
you already speak. carry immediate professional credibility once If you want to learn about another country’s language and culture, a
you have graduated. See page 52 for a range summer school is a great option, giving you the opportunity to
Global Talent Programme of organisations who accredit our courses. immerse yourself in a new way of life abroad. Participation in
an international summer school can also earn you points
This has been developed with employers MyCareerHub towards the Global Talent Programme.
to help you discover and demonstrate your
potential to work in a truly global way, This online job vacancy system can be
crossing physical and cultural boundaries to accessed anywhere at any time, and provides
deliver outstanding results in your studies hundreds of part-time, vacation, placement
and the workplace. www.bournemouth and graduate employment opportunities.
ac.uk/global-talent We also use it to tell you about upcoming
events, webinars, Skype chats and visits from
Work placements people and companies that might boost
your employability.
Professional work placements are key to what
we are doing at BU. Every undergraduate A work placement for every
student at BU has the chance to do one,
whatever course you are studying. Many undergraduate student
of our postgraduate degrees also offer the All undergraduate students at BU have
Degrees of
opportunity to undertake some form of work the chance to undertake some form of
placement as part of your studies – a great work placement as part of their degree.
way to improve your CV and make invaluable Many of our postgraduate courses also
difference
contacts for the future. We work with some of offer this opportunity. Undertaking a
the biggest names around the world, making
placement gives you valuable experience
sure that your work experience has global
relevance and will make you stand out to to add to your CV as well as making
employers anywhere in the world. contacts in your chosen industry.
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19Placements
Placements
Placements
Colombian student Paula Ruiz studied MSc Engineering
Project Management at BU. For her placement she
undertook a year’s placement with GE Aviation.
As part of her role she worked on improving
processes in the assembly area for
composite panels.
We work with some of the biggest organisations
“I felt very supported through the process of
around the world, and we have a truly global reputation. applying for my placement, they even called
That means our students are able to secure some me after my interview to see how it went.
One of the reasons I chose my course at
incredible work placements. All our undergraduate Bournemouth University was because
it gave me the opportunity of a work
students have the opportunity to undertake a work placement. This was very important
to me as I feel that gaining work
placement as part of their degree as well as most experience is an important part of
the learning process in every type
postgraduate courses offering an optional placement. of study you take. I have enjoyed
For more information on which courses offer putting into place the knowledge
I gained at university in the
a placement visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses real world. Books are very nice,
they give you foundations
for understanding
methodology’s but
When Chinese student Yisi Lu first came to BU, Lu said: “As an intern, my main responsibility experience is necessary
she studied and completed an Accounting and was to assist and support my team in for learning properly.”
Finance bachelor degree. Lu then decided to achieving all their tasks.
further her studies by undertaking a Master’s
in Sport Management. “A main part of my role was to choose clothing
and shoes from the warehouse for different
Lu chose to study Sport Management gym studios, individual personal trainers and
because of her passion for sports and was contract sport athletes and stars.” She said:
lucky enough to secure a work placement “I was nervous and completely lost in a new
in Shanghai, working as an intern for the working environment. I have gradually grown
globally recognised company Adidas. up and become more professional. Be patient,
be confident, be the best!”
Scan with snapchat to meet our students on placement with the
biggest employers in #myplacementstory
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/myplacementstory
20 www.bournemouth.ac.uk/placements 21Accommodation
Accommodation
Accommodation
At BU, everyone is an individual. We know how important
it is for you to be happy with your living arrangements,
so we have lots of different accommodation options, with
something for everyone.
Halls-style living What about work placement?
It is mainly a mix of male and female students, Many of our courses offer a 30-week work
usually of various nationalities, living in placement. If you are on a work placement,
shared flats within Halls of Residence. There it will make sense to live in private
are usually four to six students per flat, accommodation near to where you will be
each with their own room. There are also based – the Residential Services Team can
studio apartments for those who prefer that, give you further information.
and all rooms have internet access. Some
accommodation is owned and managed How much will it cost?
by us, and some is owned and managed by
our carefully selected partners. For more You’ll need to make a payment to secure
details please visit your booking, and some accommodation
options also ask for rent in advance. It’s
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/accommodation usually between £330 and £630, but you can
find out more at:
Shared houses www.bournemouth.ac.uk/priceguide
We manage houses on behalf of private
landlords, and provide homes for around If you are from outside the UK and planning
280 students in this way. All the homes we to stay in accommodation managed by our
manage are in residential areas near to our partners, you may need to provide your
campuses. We can also help you find a private accommodation fees up front or provide a UK
landlord, if you would rather not live in based guarantor.
university-managed accommodation. This can
be a useful option for students with partners Community spirit
and/or children, or friends who want to share All our accommodation is supported by our
together. For more details please
visit www.bulettings.com Res Life programme. This involves current
students who work as Resident Assistants
living on-site (or nearby in the case of UniLet)
Is it guaranteed? who are there to help you settle in, make
Yes – we guarantee a place in student new friends and perhaps even take up new
accommodation for all students, as long as hobbies. We take your health and safety very
you apply by the relevant deadlines. For more seriously, so all of our Halls of Residence have
details please visit electronic fob systems for secure entry. Most
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/accommodation also have staff on site 24/7.
Will I have far to travel? When can I apply?
Lots of our accommodation is within walking You begin your application as soon as you
distance of where you will be based, but accept your Conditional or Unconditional offer
there are good bus links to BU from most from BU for a place on a full-time course.
of Bournemouth and Poole. There is also
a bus pass for the Unibus included in your Find out more!
accommodation cost (you can opt out of this To see videos of our accommodation,
if you want to). Your offer letter will let you and to learn more about prices and
know where your studies will be based so payments, please visit
that you can opt for accommodation nearby, if
that’s what you are looking for. www.bournemouth.ac.uk/accommodation Scan to see more about accommodation, and
for more details on how ResLife can help you
settle in quickly
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/accommodation
22 www.bournemouth.ac.uk/accommodation 23Your accommodation options
Your accommodation options
Your
We’ve got accommodation to suit you,
whatever your needs or budget might be. As
accommodation options
an international student, you’re guaranteed a Home Park
room in BU-managed accommodation if you Lansdowne
apply before the mid-August deadline (for Campus
September entry) or the December deadline
(for January entry). Your accommodation
may be in Bournemouth itself, or in the
neighbouring town of Poole.
Chesil UG: Undergraduate accommodation
Corfe
House PG: Postgraduate accommodation
House
Lansdowne
Poole
Campus Total Rooms Rooms per flat En-suite
5 - 6 & some
454 Yes
studios
Disabled access Approx cost p/w UG/PG
Yes £160 UG
Total Rooms Disabled Approx Total Rooms Disabled Approx
En-suite UG/PG En-suite UG/PG
Rooms per flat access cost p/w Rooms per flat access cost p/w
Purbeck
Okeford
210
6&
Yes Yes £133 UG/PG 308 5, 6 Yes Yes £131 UG/PG House
studios House
Lansdowne
Winton
Campus
Cranborne Dorchester
House House
Lansdowne Lansdowne
Campus Campus
Total Rooms Rooms per flat En-suite Total Rooms Rooms per flat En-suite
Under 100 5, 6 & studios Yes 518 5-6 Yes
Disabled access Approx cost p/w UG/PG Disabled access Approx cost p/w UG/PG
Total Rooms Disabled Approx Total Rooms Disabled Approx
En-suite UG/PG En-suite UG/PG Yes £138 PG
Rooms per flat access cost p/w Rooms per flat access cost p/w Yes £133 UG
5, 6 & 4-7&
497 Yes Yes £135 UG 540 Yes Yes £143 UG/PG
studios studios
Student
Unilet
Village
Shared
Lansdowne Talbot
Lyme Regis Houses
Point Campus
House
(catered)
Lansdowne
Lansdowne
Campus
Campus
Total Rooms Rooms per flat En-suite Total Rooms Rooms per flat En-suite
Total Rooms Disabled Approx Total Rooms Disabled Approx 250 3, 4, 5 & 7 No Approx 600 Mostly 4 - 6 No
En-suite UG/PG En-suite UG/PG
Rooms per flat access cost p/w Rooms per flat access cost p/w
Disabled access Approx cost p/w UG/PG Disabled access Approx cost p/w UG/PG
4-6 & £170- 5&
75 Yes Yes UG/PG 400 No Yes £133 UG
studios £198 studios Yes £125 UG/PG No £100 - £125 UG/PG
24 www.bournemouth.ac.uk/accommodation 25Undergraduate funding
Undergraduate funding
Undergraduate To find out what is included in your fees, visit
funding www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses. We also offer a wide
range of scholarships and bursaries – see page 30 to find
out more about what we offer and how to apply.
What you can expect Managing your finances
Tuition fees are fixed for each year of your If you’re not used to setting a budget and
course, meaning we guarantee that your managing your own finances, you’ll find
fee will not increase throughout your studies. lots of advice at:
Academically excellent and motivated www.bournemouth.ac.uk/living-expenses
students may also qualify for and www.studentcalculator.org.uk
a BU scholarship. Find out more at
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-international If you need some help planning your budget,
we have a team of advisers who you can
contact through the Students’ Union at
If you’re an international student www.subu.org.uk
from the EU
If you’re an EU (non-UK) student for fees Earn while you learn
purposes, you may be eligible for a Tuition Lots of students find that working
Fee Loan, repayable under the same terms part-time while studying at BU can help
as for UK students. You may also be eligible with spending money as well as looking
for BU scholarships and bursaries (conditions good on their CV and providing valuable
apply). This is subject to review in response to transferable skills.
changes in government policy.
Don’t forget
If you’re an international student If you need a visa to enter the UK,
from outside EU you must show evidence that you
You will receive a 5% discount on fees if you have enough money to pay for your
pay the full amount before or at enrolment. tuition fees and living costs. For more
information, go to:
www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa
If you’re from the USA
You can apply your Federal Loan/Aid to your studies at BU. The OPE ID for BU is 033503.
Find out more at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/usa
EU Fees and Funding
EU students applying for university places who enrol in the academic year of 2019 will continue
to be eligible for student fee loans and may be eligible for the government Maintenance Loan*
We travel all over the world and love meeting students and
- this will be for the duration of their course. It remains BU’s own policy to freeze fees at year 1
parents interested in BU. Find out if we are near you soon by level, so we can also guarantee that EU students enrolling in 2019 will have the same fee for
visiting www.bournemouth.ac.uk/international or meet us online each taught year of their degree.**
at one of our many webinars www.bournemouth.ac.uk/webinars
Further information about undergraduate funding can be found on the gov.uk website.
*EU nationals must have been resident in the UK for at least five years or be EEA migrant
workers in order to apply for the government Maintenance Loan.
**Excludes the placement year fee.
26 www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding 27Postgraduate funding
Postgraduate funding
Postgraduate
funding There are a number of different ways you can fund your
studies at BU, as well as the scholarships on page 30.
Pay by instalments Pay up front and save 5%
You can pay your fees in three instalments To help you out a little bit more, we offer a
online using a debit/credit card. This option 5% discount to students paying their fees in
is available to all students, whether you are full on or before enrolment.
studying on a full or part-time basis.
Each payment will be one-third of the course
Alumni discount
fee. The first instalment will be taken when If you’re a BU graduate, we offer a 20%
you register and pay online, with the second loyalty discount on your fees to show how
instalment deducted three months later, and much we value your contribution to BU. BU
the final instalment taken six months after staff members and family can also benefit
your first payment. from discounts.
If you’re an international postgraduate Further support
student (non-EU), you will need to pay a Our AskBU Enquiry Team is always ready to
deposit of £2,000. This will be outlined on help with your funding queries, so if there’s
your offer letter and you’ll need to pay this anything you can’t see on our website,
to secure your place. Make sure you pay please send an email to
attention to the deadline outlined in your askBUenquiries@bournemouth.ac.uk
offer letter; if the deposit isn’t received by
then, we can’t issue you with a Confirmation If you need some help planning your
of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for your visa budget, we have a team of advisers who you
application. If you’re an EU student, you won’t can contact through the Students’ Union
need to pay a deposit. www.subu.org.uk
Students from the USA who receive a Federal
Loan can make arrangements to pay their fees Find your funding
in three instalments that tie in with their loan Once you’ve applied for scholarships,
payments. If you’re from the United States and you’ll need to consider how to finance
wish to apply for a Federal Loan, our Federal any outstanding course fees and living
School Code is G33503. expenses. You might find funding through the
following routes:
• Your own savings
Government loan • Bank loans
If you are an EU student, you may be • Professional and career development loans
eligible to apply to the UK Government • Your employer
for a loan of up to £10,609 and can use
the money however you want – towards • Charities, foundations and trusts
Join one of our free webinars to learn your tuition fees, your living costs, or • Research councils.
more about finance and funding. other costs associated with your study.
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/webinars The loan is not means tested, so it does Bournemouth’s vibrant industry offers a variety
not matter how much money you or your of flexible and casual part-time jobs. With a
parents earn or have access to. Tier 4 student visa, international students can
For more information, visit work for up to 20 hours per week during term
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-funding time, and full-time during vacations.
28 www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-funding 29Scholarships
Scholarships
Scholarships
We want to help you succeed, which is why we aim to
support you as much as we can and encourage excellence
in your studies.
To do this, we offer a range of scholarships to applicants with outstanding academic and
personal profiles. Many of our scholarships are automatic, and don’t need to be applied for. All
are for full-time degrees and are awarded as a tuition fee reduction unless specified otherwise.
To discover which scholarships could help fund your future, and for full terms and conditions,
visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/scholarships Scholarship Available to Amount Number EU Level
BU Music For talented Up to Varies EU* & UG,
Scholarship Available to Amount Number Fee Level Scholarships instrumentalists or £1,150 non-EU PGT
status vocalists who have been
involved in ensemble
Academic Applicants for UG - £1,000 Unlimited EU* UG, activity
Excellence Bachelor’s and Master's PGT - £2,000 PGT
Scholarship degrees who meet our BU Sport For talented athletes Up to Varies EU* & UG,
(EU) criteria. No application Scholarships with a desire to £5,000 non-EU PGT
needed continue developing in
the sporting arena as
Academic Applicants for UG - £2,500 Unlimited Non- UG, well as academically
Excellence Bachelor’s and Master’s PGT - £3,500 EU PGT
Scholarship degrees who meet our BU/Chevening BU welcome Chevening 100% fee 2 Non-EU PGT
(non-EU) criteria. No application Joint Scholarships scholars each year. This waiver
needed is a joint scholarship. Plus
You need to apply expenses
BU Executive Applicants for Master's 50% fee Varies by EU* & PGT
via the Chevening
Dean's degrees. See website for waiver faculty non-
Scholarship website
Scholarships eligibility details. EU
Chevening BU welcome Chevening 100% fee Varies Non-EU PGT
BU Applicants from 100% fee 2 Non- PGT Scholarships scholars each year. waiver
Commonwealth commonwealth waiver EU This is an external Plus
Shared countries on eligible plus living scholarship that BU expenses
Scholarship postgraduate courses allowance supports. You need to
apply via the Chevening
VC Doctoral PhD candidates Fee waiver Varies EU and PGR Scholarship website
Scholarship non-
EU UG: Undergraduate degree | PGT: Postgraduate taught degree | PGR: Postgraduate research degree
Subject Students who have Up to £10,000 6 EU UG
Achievement chosen certain
Scholarships subject areas as their
firm choice, and can
demonstrate a passion
and commitment for
their subject area.
30 www.bournemouth.ac.uk/scholarships 31Our undergraduate courses
Our undergraduate courses
Accounting, Finance & Economics Computing & Information History, Politics & Social Studies Sciences
BA (Hons) Accounting & Business
Technology BA (Hons) History BA/BSc (Hons) Archaeology
BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology BA (Hons) Politics BSc (Hons) Anthropology
MAccFin (Hons) Accounting & Finance BSc (Hons) Computer Networks BA (Hons) Politics & Economics BA (Hons) Archaeology & Anthropology
BA (Hons) Accounting & Taxation BSc (Hons) Computing BA (Hons) Sociology BSc (Hons) Archaeological
BA (Hons) Economics BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Management BA (Hons) Sociology & Anthropology & Forensic Sciences
BA (Hons) Finance & Business BSc (Hons) Data Science & Analytics BA (Hons) Sociology & Criminology BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences
BA (Hons) Finance & Economics BSc (Hons) Forensic Computing & Security BSc (Hons) Ecology & Wildlife Conservation
BSc (Hons) Information Technology Law BSc (Hons) Environmental Science
Management BSc (Hons) Forensic Biology
Business, Management & Marketing LLB (Hons) Business Law
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation
BA (Hons) Business Studies LLB (Hons) Entertainment Law
BSc (Hons) Forensic Science
BA (Hons) Business Studies with Economics LLB (Hons) Law
Design & Engineering BSc (Hons) Geography
BA (Hons) Business Studies with Enterprise LLB (Hons) Law & Taxation
BA/BSc/MDes (Hons) Product Design BSc (Hons) Psychology
BA (Hons) Business Studies with Finance LLB (Hons) Law with Economics
BA (Hons) Industrial Design
BA (Hons) Business Studies with Human LLB (Hons) Law with Politics
Resource Management BSc (Hons) Design Engineering Sport
BA (Hons) Business Studies with Marketing BEng/MEng (Hons) Engineering (part-time) BSc (Hons) Sport Development
Media & Communication
BA (Hons) Business Studies with Operations BEng/MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering & Coaching Sciences
BA (Hons) Marketing Communications
& Project Management BSc (Hons) Sports Psychology
with Advertising
& Coaching Sciences
BA (Hons) Global Business Management Health & Social Care BA (Hons) Marketing Communications
BA (Hons) International Business Studies BSc (Hons) Sports Management
Nursing with Digital Media
BA (Hons) Retail Management BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing BA (Hons) Marketing Communications
BSc (Hons) Marketing with Public Relations Tourism, Hospitality & Events
BSc (Hons) Children’s and
Young People’s Nursing BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism BA (Hons) Events Management
Computer Animation, Games BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing BA (Hons) Communication & Media BA (Hons) Tourism Management
& Visual Effects BA/MLit (Hons) English BA (Hons) International Tourism &
Health Professionals
BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art & Design BA (Hons) Film Production Hospitality Management
BSc (Hons) Midwifery
BA (Hons) Computer Animation & Cinematography BA (Hons) International Hospitality
Dip HE Operating Department Practice Management
Technical Arts BA (Hons) Film
BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science
BA (Hons) Digital Creative Industries BA (Hons) Media Production
BSc (Hons) Games Design Rehabilitation BSc (Hons) Music & Sound Production Top-up Degrees
BSc (Hons) Games Software Engineering BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy Technology BA (Hons) Business and Management
BA (Hons) Visual Effects BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy BA (Hons) Photography BSc (Hons) Design Engineering
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy BA (Hons) Scriptwriting for Film & Television BA (Hons) Finance and Law
BA (Hons) Television Production BA (Hons) Global Business Management
Health Science (online)
BSc (Hons) Nutrition BA (Hons) International Finance
Social Work BA (Hons) International Hospitality
& Tourism Management
BA (Hons) Social Work
BA (Hons) International Management
BA (Hons) Law
BSc (Hons) Marine Ecology & Conservation
32 www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses 33Undergraduate entry requirements We accept a wide range of international qualifications
Undergraduate entry requirements
and your application will be dealt with by our highly
experienced International Admissions Team.
Undergraduate
The following is a general guideline for entry to our undergraduate courses. Please visit
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/country to find out the specific entry requirements for you, or contact entry
requirements
international@bournemouth.ac.uk if you have any questions.
Bournemouth University International College (BUINTCOL) offers pathway programmes and
English language language preparation courses. By successfully completing one of these
programmes you are guaranteed entry onto a relevant degree with us. For more information
visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/internationalcollege
Level of study Duration Academic English
of study requirements requirements
Foundation 6 months Successful completion of 11- IELTS Academic (UKVI-
Certificate* to 1 year 12 years’ schooling in your approved SELT) 5.0 or 5.5
(pre-degree entry) home country depending on pathway **
Undergraduate 3 years or A-level or equivalent IELTS Academic (UKVI or non-
(Bachelor’s) degree 4 years qualification, e.g. IB, EB, and UKVI) 6.0 or 6.5 depending on
(Year One entry) with work other recognised foundation chosen course
placement certificates
Undergraduate 2 years or Successful completion of IELTS Academic (UKVI or non-
(Bachelor’s) degree 3 years International Year One UKVI) 6.0 or 6.5 depending on
(Year Two entry) with work programme / Agreed chosen course
placement progression from BU’s
partner universities
Top-up degree 1 year UK HND (Higher National IELTS Academic (UKVI or non-
(final year entry) Diploma) or equivalent NQF UKVI) 6.0 or 6.5 depending on
level 5 qualification chosen course
*Delivered at Bournemouth University International College, in partnership with Kaplan International Colleges.
**Other UKVI-approved SELTs will be accepted.
Common English language qualifications and acceptance at BU:
Qualification Degree entry Pre-degree entry
Trinity College London ü ü
IELTS (Academic) UKVI ü ü
IELTS (Academic) ü û
TOEFL iBT ü û
Pearson ü û
BUINTCOL PSE ü û
If you are likely to need a pre-sessional (PSE) course to meet the English entry requirements for
the degree course, we advise you to take an IELTS Academic UKVI-approved SELT test in the first
instance, so that your qualification can be used for pre-sessional English course admission and
a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa application.
There are requirements for component scores in Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking –
please check course pages for details at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses for more details
about the requirements of your course.
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