At Bournemouth University (BU), our courses are crafted alongside leading industry experts, passionate about their subjects and your learning. Our approach of integrating our globally recognised research and industry practice means our degrees are designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to pursue your passion. A number of our courses are accredited by professional bodies and our Business School achieved AACSB International accreditation - recognising our commitment to excellence. We also offer the flexibility of a January intake as well as September.
Our motto is ‘To learn is to change'. We are renowned for our research and teaching excellence in a range of subjects, including, forensic archaeology, business, health and as a Centre for Excellence in Media Practice. As a result, we have been ranked Top 3 Young UK university in the 2024 THE Young University Rankings and Top 3 for Best Postgraduate University by WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2024.
We recognise your potential and will support you. You will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience through placements, volunteering, and collaborative projects. Here at Bournemouth University we have over 80 clubs and societies – and the opportunity to be part of our global BU community, all whilst studying by the sea.
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There are plenty of great reasons to choose us. Whatever your background and interest, you’re sure to find the course that suits you at BU. Request a prospectus to find out more.
Funding support
We recognise that studying for a postgraduate qualification involves investing in your future, that’s why our website contains up-to-date information about the funding support available, such as BU scholarships offering an automatic tuition fee reduction from £2,000*.
Employability
It’s a highly competitive global job market out there. It really pays to be prepared. Everything we do – from the development of our degrees to the support we offer through CareersBU – is designed to make you globally employable.
One of the ways that we help you to get career-ready is through our Graduate Skills Programme.
As the name suggests, it's all about developing your personal and professional skills alongside your degree – enhancing your employability, confidence and overall ability.
Based on our research into the most in-demand skills in today's job market, we've grouped skills into nine different areas. Choose from interpersonal and collaborative skills to creative and innovative skills, lifelong learning skills to global citizenship skills and much more – all at a pace and time that suits you.
That’s why 89.3% of all BU graduates (postgraduate level) are in employment or study 15 months after graduating (2021/22 Graduate Outcomes survey).
Research at BU
We deliver world-leading, life-changing research. In the latest REF (2021), 94% of our research was rated as internationally recognised.
Our location makes us ideally placed for our research. The World Heritage Jurassic Coast and New Forest National Park shape our research and courses.
We also award various postgraduate research qualifications, supported by our Doctoral College.
Bournemouth town
Famous for its miles of sandy beach, Bournemouth is a beautiful place to live, work and study. On the south coast of England, it offers a cosmopolitan town centre with fabulous shopping, nightlife and a thriving music and arts scene. It’s easy to find your way around and less than two hours from London by train, and the ever-expanding Bournemouth Airport provides an excellent gateway to Europe.
Student life
There’s more to offer at BU than just a beach. We value excellence, achievement, authenticity, creativity and responsibility, but we also believe in having fun and making new friends. A further benefit of being a part of our postgraduate community is its sheer diversity – our staff and students come from over 100 countries and our outlook is truly global. Our student support services offer everything you need to make the most out of your time with us.
We can tell you about the BU buzz but there’s nothing like hearing what our students think on our student blog or by chatting to them via Unibuddy.
Our campuses
We’re proud to be ethically and environmentally responsible, which is embedded into our courses and our buildings. In recognition of our commitment to minimising our environmental impact, we have been awarded an Eco Campus Platinum award – one of only 15 universities.
We deliver a great student experience and have invested heavily in ensuring our learning and social spaces are modern and attractive. We are continually improving and there is much more to come in terms of new facilities.
As well as offering modern lecture theatres, seminar rooms, dedicated laboratories and 24-hour open access computing centres, our specialised academic facilities include: purpose-built studios for computer animation and digital special effects, recording studios, editing suites and a HD Sony television studio, Rapid Prototyping Suite, Virtual Manufacture Centre and a crime scene training facility.
There’s also a wide range of accommodation to choose from - and it's guaranteed* as long as you apply by the relevant deadlines - and modern sports facilities.
Take a virtual tour
If you’re unable to join us in person, you can still explore BU and the local area from wherever you are in the world by taking our virtual tour.
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