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Greetings from
Bournemouth,
England!
Find yourself surrounded by the beautiful scenery
of Bournemouth as you study with us.
Located on the south coast of England, Bournemouth University is situated in an
area of outstanding natural beauty less than two hours from central London by
train. We are a safe and friendly town welcoming students from many countries.
Our 11km award-winning stretch of sandy beaches holds four European blue flags
and Bournemouth beach was named one of the best in the UK by TripAdvisor.
The town is also close to two UNESCO World Heritage sites Jurassic Coast
and Stonehenge and benefits from great access and links to London as well
as many airports.
Explore our campus by virtual tour:
https://virtualtour.bournemouth.ac.uk
Bournemouth University (BU) has over 14,000 students
from across the world.
We are ranked in the top 70 young
universities in the world according
to Times Higher Education Young
University Rankings 2022.
Courses at BU have a strong professional
orientation with a focus on academic
excellence and graduate employability.
Our degrees are accredited by 29 dierent
professional bodies, including some of
the biggest names in industry. We blend
education, professional practice and
research in everything we do. You’ll be
learning from inspirational academics who
are passionate about the subjects they
teach, are involved in research, and possess
real-world industry experience.
Why BU?
We are ranked in
the top 70 young
11km
universities in the world.
All our undergraduate courses and most
of our postgraduate courses oer you the
chance to undertake a work placement,
giving you the opportunity to put your
learning into practice while building an
invaluable network of professional contacts
at the same time.
Whatever it is that makes you stand out
from the crowd, we’ll help you to become
the person you want to be.
of award-winning
(Times Higher Education Young
University Rankings 2022)
sandy beaches.
£3.5million
Over 4,400 students were
awarded a bursary or
scholarship in 2021/22,
worth over 3.5 million.
(Undergraduate and
postgraduate awards)
Industry experience
Every undergraduate
and many postgraduate
courses oer the
opportunity of a
work placement.
AACSB accredited
The Business School
is accredited by the
Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB). Only
5% of business schools
around the world
have achieved this.
£200million
In recent years we have
invested £200 million
in our buildings,
IT and
facilities.
Our BU story
To inspire learning, to advance knowledge,
to enrich society. That’s our purpose, and
we’re proud of the contribution we make
to the world around us.
Watch here:
From saving lives by pioneering
the use of drones in search and
rescue missions to producing a
podcast encouraging a broader
section of society to engage
with news and current aairs,
our graduates are making
dierences of their own.
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to
make a positive impact while you are at
BU and to continue making a dierence
on society throughout your career.
We’d love for you to be part of our story.
More stories here:
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/why-bu/learn-change
Employability and Graduate outcomes
We believe professional
work placements give
you the best chance of
securing a great job to
start or enhance your
career, as well as providing
you with an excellent
networking opportunity.
Our Careers & Employability Service
is designed to make you globally
employable, oering:
• one-to-one appointments with our
professionally qualified careers advisors to
discuss your CV and career plans
• Employer presentations and
skills workshops
• Graduate and Placements Fairs
• MyCareerHub, an online job vacancy
system accessed anywhere at any
time, with hundreds of part-time,
vacation, placement and graduate
employment opportunities.
Visit our graduate stories online:
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/
graduate-student-stories
What our students
and graduates say
I chose Bournemouth University
because of its worldwide
international reputation, as
well as its amazing location and
how friendly they are towards
international students. I always
wanted to study abroad as I believe
that being familiar with dierent
cultures will broaden my career
opportunities to a maximum.
The sta here are very cooperative
and responsive, and you have
the opportunity to chat with
current students to help with your
final decision.
Katharina (Germany)
MSc Management with
Human Resources
When I came across BU I instantly
had a good feeling about it.
I convinced my parents to visit
the university for an open day
and we were blown away by the
modern campus and facilities,
the talks and lecturers and the
people in general...
Seeing so many people from so
many dierent countries and
cultures made me feel a lot more
at ease since I wasn´t the only one
not from the UK.
Jenny (Germany)
BA (Hons) Scriptwriting for
Film & Television
To fnd out more or to chat to our current
students about BU visit:
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/unibuddy
Subject areas
We oer courses in these subject areas, whether you’re looking to
begin your first degree or study a postgraduate course:
Accounting, Finance & Economics
Archaeology, Anthropology
& Forensic Sciences
Business & Management
Computer Animation, Games
& Visual Eects
Computing & Informatics
Design & Engineering
Health & Social Care
History, Politics & Social Studies
Some courses are accredited by these organisations. See website for details.
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Journalism, English
& Communication
Law
Life & Environmental Sciences
Marketing
Media, Film, TV & Music Production
Medical Sciences
Psychology & Criminology
Sport
Tourism, Hospitality & Events.
Visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses
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Academic entry requirements
BU International College
Our pathway programmes, oered through
Bournemouth University International
College, are the ideal preparation for an
undergraduate or postgraduate course at
BU. By successfully completing one of these
programmes, you are guaranteed entry onto a
relevant degree course with us.
Foundation certificates
On completion of a Foundation certificate,
you can enter year one of a Bachelor’s degree
at BU. Foundation certificates are oered
in Business, Law and Finance; Computing;
Media and Communications; Science; Tourism
and Hospitality Management.
Undergraduate courses
(Bachelor’s degree)
We accept a wide range of international
qualifications for study on our
undergraduate courses.
You can apply to study a Bachelor’s degree
from year one if you hold a Zeugnis der
Allgemeinen Hochschulreife/Abitur,
a Fachgebundene Hochschulreife,
a Fachhochschulreife, or a
Zwischenzeugnis/Vordiplom.
Find out how your qualifications equate
to those awarded in the UK and to see
which qualifications you will need.
Visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/germany
Postgraduate courses
(Master’s degree)
You can apply for a taught postgraduate
course with us if you have a Bachelor’s
degree, a Fachhochschuldiplom with
an overall grade of ‘gut’, or a Magister
Artium/Diplom/Erstes Staatsexamen
(First State Examination).
You may need to show necessary experience
to study a specific subject – details are on
individual course pages. There are also
English language requirements if English is
not your first language.
Research programmes
When applying for a research degree
you must confirm your ability to fulfil the
demands of the programmes by presenting
certified evidence as below:
Master by Research (MRes) and Master of
Philosophy (MPhil):
A first or upper second class (2:1) honours
UK Bachelor’s degree or overseas equivalent
in a discipline which is appropriate to the
proposed research.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD):
A first or upper second class (2:1) honours
UK Bachelor’s degree or overseas equivalent
in a discipline which is appropriate to the
proposed research, or:
A UK Master’s degree or overseas equivalent
in a discipline which is appropriate to the
proposed research.
Some courses may require specific or
additional entry requirements. To find
out more visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/
postgraduate-research
For further information visit:
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/
international-entry-requirements
English language
entry requirements
If English is not your first language, you will need to provide
evidence that you can read, write, listen to and speak English
to the required standard for your degree course.
This is normally a minimum of:
• IELTS Academic (UKVI or non-UKVI) 6.0
with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
or equivalent. Some courses may require a
higher IELTS score.
• Abitur 10 (gut) or above in English during
when taken as an achievement/main/
intensive course
• We accept a range of English language
qualifications from overseas countries.
See details at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/
other-english-qualifications
• Bournemouth University International
College Pre-Sessional English programme,
or a pre-sessional course recognised by BU.
• If you have other evidence of your English
language proficiency (e.g. you have an
equivalent English language qualification,
you received the majority of your education
in English, or you have a degree in English
language/literature), indicate this on
your application form as it may be taken
into consideration.
You may need a higher score for some
courses where communication is especially
important. Check your course description
for English language requirements and
component scores.
For further information visit:
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/
english-language-requirements
Accommodation
From student halls to private rental, there is a range of accommodation
conveniently located close to our campuses, near supermarkets and with
great bus and train links for easy commuting.
Accommodation is available for both
September and January starters. Prices
range from £140 to £180 per week* and
most apartments come with five to six
en-suite rooms (with the exception of
Student Village), and a shared kitchen space.
We also oer a limited number of studio
rooms in our halls of residence, which are
priced separately.
* Prices are indicative and subject to change
There are lots of letting agents in the local
area who provide private housing options,
and many of our students live in this type
of accommodation in groups. If you conduct
an internet search for “Bournemouth
student letting agents”, or similar, then
lists of these private agents will come up
for you to contact to see what they might
have available.
For more information about our
accommodation options visit:
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/accommodation
Living in Bournemouth
We are home to the world-famous Bournemouth beach, and there’s lots
more to discover in the local area. A vibrant town, stunning countryside,
welcoming locals, a great student community, fantastic outdoor spaces – all
this and only a couple of hours from London and Heathrow Airport by train.
As well as the beautiful location of Dorset, students are also proud of our
specialist facilities with industry standard equipment. Both our Talbot and
Lansdowne campuses oer flexible learning spaces designed to support
your study and create a friendly, sociable environment.
When I first visited Bournemouth, I fell in love with this lovely town
and its landscape. This is a place hosting beautiful parks with friendly
squirrels, a sandy beach with seagulls flying over your head and even a
climate that can be quite pleasant more often than you would expect.
It was really easy adapting to life here and Bournemouth is now
my second home.
Lise,
BSc (Hons) Midwifery
Fees
This table shows the range of annual
tuition fees for September 2023/ January
2024 entry for both undergraduate and
postgraduate courses at BU. Payment can be
made in full or in two instalments.
September 2023/
January 2024 course
Fees (GBP)*
Undergraduate (fees are
fixed for the duration
of your course)
£16,250 -£17,595
Placement year £1,850
Postgraduate (F/T) £12,500-£16,500
MBA (F/T) £16,250
Research
(F/T) Library-based
£17,000
Research (F/T)
Laboratory-based
£19,000
Scholarships
Undergraduate
For undergraduate students we have
scholarships in both Music and Sports to
reward excellence in your chosen area.
Postgraduate
We award a £3,500 Academic Excellence
Scholarship to you automatically if you
have achieved equivalent to AAA or
above at A-level.
For more information
about scholarships
please visit:
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/
international-scholarships
*Tuition fees correct at the time of printing and are
subject to change.
How to apply
Prepare your application documents
In order to make an application you will need to prepare the required documents.
These include qualification transcripts and certificates, your personal statement,
academic references, and your most recent English qualification. For a full list of
documents required and tips on how to apply visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/apply
Make your application to BU
Applications for undergraduate courses are made via UCAS. Please visit
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/apply for more information. Applications for a
postgraduate course can be made directly via our application portal MyHub,
on our website visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-apply or through one of our
ocial representatives in country, visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/germany
Receive an oer
BU aims to make you an oer as soon as possible providing you have submitted
a fully completed application. Courses requiring additional selection measures such
as interviews may take a little longer. You will be issued with a conditional oer
(if you are still completing a qualification) or an unconditional oer (if you have
met all entry requirements for your course).
Confirm your oer
To confirm your place at BU, you will need to accept your oer on myHub. You
will also need to pay a deposit to secure your place if you are an international
applicant. If your oer is conditional, you will also need to upload any final
documents required.
Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS)
International applicants will receive a request from BU asking for certain details
(such as current passport) which are required to issue a CAS. Postgraduate applicants
who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK will be issued a CAS once they
have paid a deposit. CAS’s are issued from six months before the course starts.
Plan to come to BU
Apply for a Student Route visa. For tips on how to apply for a visa,
visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/visa
To apply for BU accommodation visit:
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/accommodation
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Tips on how to apply
Undergraduate: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply
Postgraduate: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-apply
Connect with current students via Unibuddy
You can search students by country and subject of studies:
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/unibuddy
Connect with your Regional Manager who can provide you with
information about Bournemouth University, our courses, entry
requirements, application procedure, and various aspects of
studying in the UK.
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Contact us
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