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Why Choose Bournemouth University?

We’re absolutely committed to helping you get your career off to the best possible start. That’s why we’re constantly talking to businesses to find out what they want from graduates, and we tailor our courses to give you the skills you need to prosper and flourish in today’s competitive world.It’s that commitment that has seen our reputation grow considerably. We have risen steadily in all the major league tables, ranking as the UK’s number 1 new university for two successive years in addition to being shortlisted for a Times Higher Education award for ‘best university’.

Being home to over 17,000 students, with 1,500 of those being international students from almost 130 countries, we are dedicated to equality and diversity. Our staff and students come from a wide range of backgrounds and we think that this gives you the opportunity to learn more about yourself and the global society we live in.

We’re also based in a fantastic location, only 2 hours from London on the South Coast with some breathtaking scenery as well as all the amenities you would expect to find in a modern, lively town.

Faculty/Program List

Faculty List

  • Business
  • Applied Sciences, including Archaeology, Anthropology & Forensic Science
  • Design, Engineering & Computing
  • Health & Social Care
  • Media School
  • Law
  • Tourism

Current News

Bournemouth University latest news

BU’s Community is Making a Difference to the Olympics and Paralympics


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With the Olympics just a few days’ away and the Paralympics beginning in September, all eyes will be on the outstanding sporting achievements of some of the world’s top athletes.

From supporting athletes and teams to shaping the selection of Britain’s Olympic teams, a number of BU staff members and graduates will be involved in the flagship athletic spectacle.

research has helped inform sporting decisions in the run up to the Olympics and Paralympics, …

BU events graduate toasts success with Inspirational Graduate Award


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BA (Hons) Events Management graduate Jade Woodall has won a top accolade at the UK Centre for Events Management (UKCEM)’s 20th Anniversary Graduate Awards.

The (BU) graduate received the Association for Events Management Education (AEME) Inspirational Graduate Award at the Conference and Hospitality Show at Leeds’ First Direct Arena.

The award, which was open to all events management graduates from all UK Higher Education Institutions, saw Jade praised for being “well engaged within the industry” and “continuing to develop her knowledge and career in events”. …

Testimonial from an International BU student


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Read a lovely testimonial from this International BU Student who received an academic excellence scholarship that changed her life. Want to change your life? First step, APPLY with KOM Consultants now! …

Bournemouth University Ranking improves


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has jumped 11 places in this year’s Complete University Guide.

The university, which has more than 17,000 students, has been ranked the 54th best nationally.

The league table, which is published annually, uses various measures such as staff-to-student ratios, facilities spending and graduate prospects to calculate the final league positions.

The university says its rise to 54th place, …

Scholarships at Bournemouth University


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are offering an exciting range of scholarships this year to applicants with outstanding academic and personal profiles. All scholarships are for full-time degrees and are awarded as tuition fee reduction unless specified. They also offer international partnership scholarships for students progressing to BU from our partner institutions overseas.

You need to apply by 31 May 2015 for September 2015 entry or by 18 November 2015 for January 2016 entry for most BU scholarships. …

At-A-Glance
Location: Bournemouth, England
Population: 164,000
Student Population: 17,00
Strengths: Business, Communication (Animation, Media and Public Relations), Tourism
Campus location: Talbot Campus, Dorset
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