3.9 out of 5 (72 ratings / 64 reviews) Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom
Whatever your time with us has in store for you, it’ll be an exciting journey – from meeting lifelong friends in halls, to your experience on placement, exploring the local area or joining a club or society. Find out more about what life at BU has to offer.
- #401 Ranking
- 116 Bachelors
- Public Institution Type
Bachelor's programmes
Business & Management (31)
- MAccFin Accounting and Finance (Hons)
- MAccFin Accounting and Finance (Hons)
Social Sciences (24)
- B.Sc. Anthropology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Archaeology (Hons)
- B.A. Archaeology (Hons)
- B.A. Criminology (Hons)
- B.A. Sociology (Hons)
Arts, Design & Architecture (18)
- B.Sc. Product Design (Hons)
Computer Science & IT (16)
- B.Sc. Computer Networks (Hons)
- B.Sc. Computing (Hons)
- B.Sc. Games Design (Hons)
Medicine & Health (15)
- B.Sc. Paramedic Science (Hons)
- B.Sc. Physiotherapy (Hons)
- Cert / Dip / BSc Professional Practice (Hons)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (11)
- B.Sc. Physiotherapy (Hons)
- B.Sc. Sports Therapy (Hons)
Applied Sciences & Professions (8)
- Foundation Degree Forensic Science
- B.A. Social Work
Journalism & Media (8)
Engineering & Technology (7)
Law (6)
- B.A. Criminology (Hons)
Education & Training (5)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (4)
Humanities (4)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (3)
Pre-Bachelor's programmes
Medicine & Health (3)
- Pre-Bachelor Biomedical Science
- Pre-Bachelor Health and Nutrition
- Pre-Bachelor Pharmaceuticals
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (2)
- Pre-Bachelor Applied Science
- Pre-Bachelor Biomedical Science
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- Pre-Bachelor Forensic Science
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
- Pre-Bachelor Environmental Science and Sustainability
Social Sciences (1)
- Pre-Bachelor Forensic Science
About
History
The origins can be traced to the early 20th century, with the foundation of Bournemouth Municipal College. The modern history began in the early 1970s with the creation of the Bournemouth College of Technology and the construction of new buildings on the largest farm in Talbot Village – the area now known as the Talbot Campus.
Education
Your university experience should offer both a great course and a great environment. That’s our focus at BU – from undergraduate degrees to PhDs, we value you and your contribution, and provide an environment to help you realise your ambitions and make a difference. Explore our study options to find out more.
Research
The research shapes and changes the world around us, providing solutions to real-world problems and informing the education we deliver. The students are a key part of the research we conduct, co-creating knowledge with us and playing a crucial role in everything that we do.
Career
Studying in the UK is an exciting step towards developing yourself into a truly global graduate. Employers all over the world value the skills you bring in terms of languages, cultural awareness, resourcefulness, resilience and your ability to adapt to a new culture.
At BU, the Careers & Employability Team provide a number of different resources to support you in developing the necessary skills for finding work during your studies and when you graduate. We run group workshops, employer events and provide one-to-one guidance to support you at every stage of the career planning and job hunting process.
You will also be able to use this service once you leave BU for up to 3 years after graduation.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
401
2020
401 100
2019
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
751 -50
2020
701
2019
701
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
904 37
2020
941 5
2019
946
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
As a new student you’ll know just how much of a big deal coming to university is, especially if this is the first time you've moved away from home. It's such an exciting time in your life, and our Student Support & Engagement Team are here to help you make the most of your time here.
Bournemouth University understands the pressures that moving to a new place and meeting new people can bring - as well as how tricky it can be learning how to balance your social life and workload, not to mention managing your own finances and study - Bournemouth also know that it’s not unusual for new students to have trouble coping with it all.
Housing services
BU 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. BU students share their experiences of our accommodation options, plus some handy hints and tips.
Library services
BU works hard to provide a comprehensive libraries and learning support service to all of our students. As well as the two libraries - The Sir Michael Cobham Library and Bournemouth House Library - BU offers a wide range of online resources that you can access off campus, including e-books and e-journals that you can download to your personal devices.
ICT services
For any IT-related queries or problems. From IT Help Zones to the Service Desk or adding print credit to your account.
Medical services
BU wants all of our students to enjoy their BU experience and to stay healthy and happy, but if it’s your first time living away from home, university can take some getting used to.
BU has a range of services – from the Wellbeing Advisors to the Medical Centre, and from our AskBU service to our Additional Learning Support scheme – that help whatever your needs.
Student Life
Campus life
Bournemouth University benefits from a wonderful location, situated between one of the UK’s newest national parks, officially the best beach in Britain and the second largest natural harbour in the world, with the World Heritage Jurassic Coast located nearby. Good transport links means that London is only two hours away.
With all this activity comes a responsibility to the environment and we are delighted to hold the EcoCampus platinum award for our work in making the university sustainable. From bee hives to solar panels, free or subsidised bus journeys for staff and students and a raft of other initiatives, we continually seek to increase our sustainable impact.
Sports facilities
Social sport, the biggest strand within Campus Sport from BU, are drop-in sessions to turn up and play! It doesn’t matter if you’ve never played the sport before, come along and give it a go! On offer this term, we have basketball, badminton, trampolining, football, futsal, netball & a group run. If you’d prefer something more structured, the courses are for you.
Student clubs
The clubs and societies, run via the Students’ Union (SUBU), are based entirely on the students’ passions – so whatever you’re into, BU should have it covered. These range from sports to charities, baking to gaming, education to politics or even the Bournemouth Banchees Quidditch Society (yes, it really does exist).
Accreditation
The Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing Bournemouth University firmly amongst the top institutions globally for business degrees.
Student Reviews
International Student
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Seamless application process. Great support team
Future
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Adequate Help and support
Bournemouth Uni Short Review
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The staff are knowledgeable and have excellent experience in the world of business. They also organise regular guest lectures and networking events using extensive contacts, giving me the opportunity to hear from and meet some incredibly successful people from a range of sectors. There’s the possibility of travel in year two, as you can study the second semester at one of...
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